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Intro to Metals 1: Jewelry & Small Objects

Dates:February 24 - March 31, 2025
Meets:M from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location:25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
Cost: $330.00

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Beginning students will explore the fundamentals of working with metal to make jewelry and small objects. Learn basic techniques such as sawing, piercing, filing, disc cutting, dapping, doming and finishing. This class will also introduce students to techniques such as soldering, metal forming and basic construction. Students will begin to develop skills and personal creativity through instructor-guided projects that focus on design and execution. Each student will be encouraged to complete two to three pieces while becoming more proficient with the materials, tools, studio equipment, and safety practices. This class is also great for previous entry-level students who would like additional instruction and support.

Youth Ages 14-17 may enroll in this course if they enroll with a parent/guardian. Parent/guardian must notify the registration office via email at wccregistration@worcester.edu.









Cancellation Policies


Please read through these policies carefully on our website's policy page. Written notice of cancellations via email (to wccregistration@worcester.edu) is required within specified cancellation windows detailed on our website.




Inclement Weather Policy

For information on the Craft Center's inclement weather cancellation policies, please visit our website's policy page. Students are encouraged to also check our homepage and our Facebook page for status updates and closure announcements.



WCC Media Release Policy


We may occasionally use photos of students in promotional materials. Enrollment in one of our courses is consent to WCC using photos/videos of your class participation and/or art work in future advertising. If you would prefer WCC to not use photos of yourself or your enrolled family member, please let us know by filling out the media release form located on our website, and submitting it to wccregistration@worcester.edu

If there is a photographer in your course/workshop, kindly remind them that you have withheld consent to be photographed. If WCC is using your photo in current marketing and you would prefer it not to be used, please let us know by emailing wccregistration@worcester.edu


Questions? Call us at 508.753.8183 X301








 







 







 

Notes:

For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy in the Metals Department: Closed-toe footwear (no high heels), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. If your class is scheduled to occur in the evenings after 5PM or if you arrive on a weekend before 10AM, please enter the facilities through our rear, handicap-accessible Studio Entrance across from the Parking Lot. The front entrance and offices lock at 5PM. As you enter through the Studio Entrance, please take a right if you are looking for the Ceramics Studio. Please take a left if you are looking for the Metals Studio or the Multimedia Studio.
Fee: $330.00
Hours:18.00
CEUs:18.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Student Fee$ 250.00
Mandatory FeeStudio Fee$ 35.00
Mandatory FeeMaterials Fee$ 45.00

25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio

Melanie Atherton

From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be an artist. However, it wasn’t until recently I knew what that meant for me. Born and raised on the south coast of Massachusetts, I received my BFA in Jewelry & Metals (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth) after bouncing around for quite a bit. In the years prior to receiving my BFA, I dabbled in many mediums from industrial design to painting. I also received my MFA in Visual Arts. (Vermont College of Fine Arts)

If you would have told me ten years ago that I would become a professional metalsmith, I may have laughed. Both of my parents were metalsmiths having originally met while in school together. Unfortunately, neither are practicing. That’s why it is sort of bizarre that I have landed here. However, I wouldn’t have it any other way. My education as well as my personal experiences have undoubtedly led me to where I am today, and I can’t wait to see where this journey will take me. I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your creative journey as well!
Date Day Time Location
02/24/2025Monday12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
03/03/2025Monday12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
03/10/2025Monday12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
03/17/2025Monday12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
03/24/2025Monday12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
03/31/2025Monday12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio