In this beginner level workshop, students will learn some of the earliest techniques of metal forging. Using a variety of hammers and mallets, as well as tools like anvils, dapping blocks, steel forming stakes and other raising and sinking tools, students will learn how to shape and texture metal, anneal, rivet, and solder as we work to make decorative copper spoons out of sheet metal. All materials are included. Students who wish to work in sterling silver may request and pre-pay for it before the start of class, if desired.

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

 In this beginning level workshop, students learn how to cut and measure sheet metal, file, solder, and set a cabochon stone of your choosing in a sterling silver ring. Students can decide between a Matte or High Shine finish, and we have a variety of cabochons to choose from in the studio. All materials are included.

Custom workshops are available as well, including: wedding ring workshops, teen welding intensives, and more!

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

This 4-hour workshop covers many basics of jewelry fabrication, forming, and finishing. Students learn how to cut and measure sheet metal, properly size a band, texture and stamp metal, solder and decide between a matte or high shine polished finish. Upon completion of the workshop, each student will have a finished copper test band and a finished sterling silver band. All materials are included.

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

In this workshop, students will use the delft clay casting technique and cast their own bugs, critters, or little guys! The beginning of the class will be spent making and/or modifying wax and wire models. Students can start from scratch or use some of the bug samples provided as inspiration for their models. Then, students will make impressions of their models in delft clay, and pour in molten bronze to create a solid object! We will also go over casting finishing techniques like sanding, filing, and polishing. No prior experience necessary!

Instructor Bio: 

Emma Varteresian is a new graduate from SMFA at Tufts University, finishing with a BFA in studio art witha concentration in animation and metals and a BA in Environmental Studies. In Fall 2024 she will start grad school at Boston University in the Visual Narrative program. Through storytelling, Emma works with themes of identity, Armenian folklore and mythology, and generationaltrauma. Emma has always been inspired by the intricacies of the natural world and the profoundconnection between one’s environment and the human experience.

In this beginner level workshop, students will learn how to make their own bezel set pendant. We will go over the techniques of soldering, measuring, texturing, shaping, and cabochon stone setting, as well as how to create a matte or polished finish. Students will leave with a custom sterling silver pendant set with a stone of their choosing.

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA.