Introduction to Metalsmithing

$300.00

Date	9/2/2025-10/7/2025
Days	Tuesday
Frequency	Weekly
Time	6:30-9:30
Level	BEGINNER
Instructor	Anne Irving
Department	Jewelry

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SKU: J-Metsmith-FW26 Categories: JEWELRY, METALS, WEEKLY Tag: product-course

Description

In this course, students will develop a strong foundation in the process of metalsmithing, the act of shaping metal into functional and sculptural objects. This course will review sawing, filing, soldering, scoring/bending, texturing, forming, linkages, wire construction and more. No prior metalsmithing skills are necessary. Metal will be provided for practice and exercises, but students may need to pay for additional metals needed for their independent work.

While metalsmithing encompasses jewelry making, the projects in this course will focus less on wearable jewelry, and more on sculptural and functional metal objects. Potential projects include: small boxes, cutlery, and other miniatures.

Open studio hours to work on projects during the course are included. Open studio runs Monday (3-6pm), Thursday (3-6pm) and Sunday (5-8pm). Students will have access to 4 open studio sessions during their course.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL & TRANSFERS

All enrollments are subject to our REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT POLICIES.

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS applications are available for students who may not otherwise be able to enroll in a course. Additionally, standing sliding scale scholarships exist for QT/BIPOC students.

STEEL YARDLINGS

This class runs at the same time as our optional Steel Yardlings program.

The Steel Yard and The Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design (TLAD) at RISD are collaborating to offer Steel Yardlings, free art and design classes for students 4 years of age and older open to children of instructors, staff, and students currently enrolled in courses running during designated times.

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