Mastering Sawing
| Dates: | October 4, 2025 |
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| Meets: | Sa from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Location: | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
| Cost: | $297.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
The Mastering Sawing class is a beginner/all levels workshop, but previous jewelry-making experience is recommended (or understanding of what a jeweler's saw is). Even if you took a jewelry class 10 plus years ago, you're welcome to sign up! It's a ""bootcamp"" type workshop for jewelers/metalsmiths who want to perfect the practice. We have some fun Halloween/Fall-themed designs you will be practicing cutting out!
During this workshop, you’ll refine your sawing skills and gain confidence through guided exercises and patterns. Discover how to maximize your saw frame’s potential as you master straight lines, curves, spirals, sharp angles, and more. The instructor will cover proper posture and hand positioning, along with tips on selecting and using different types of saw frames for approaching detailed designs.
*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
| Fee: | $297.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Student Fee | $ 210.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Studio Fee | $ 37.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Materials | $ 50.00 |
25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
Lauren Beaudoin
Lauren Anabela Beaudoin is a Salvadoran born metalsmith, craft educator and sole proprietor of Creative Dexterity. After taking her first metalsmithing class as a teen Lauren knew this was a passion she wanted to pursue. This led her to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she earned her BFA in metals.Working primary in sterling silver and other copper alloyed metals her designs investigate shape, depth and kinetic movement. Her latest adornment series explores color and texture through the patination process.
As a craft educator Beaudoin has taught various jewelry/metalsmithing adult and youth courses throughout Massachusetts. She currently resides in Western Massachusetts where she is an active studio artist. For more information about her work and craft education visit her website at creativedexterity.com
Achievements
2019 Featured in Bella Armoire Jewelry Magazine ‘Color and Texture Layered Pendant’ - Spring Issue, USA
2014 Jewelry to be featured in upcoming book Retrash: Recycle, Upcycle, Repurpose, Reuse by Nathan Devine, Self Published in New York, USA
2012 Featured in The Pulse Magazine - September, USA
2010 Featured in The Pulse Magazine 'The Master Metalsmith Behind Creative Dexterity' - February, USA
2009 Jewelry featured in Macworld Magazine 'Responsible Recycling' - April, USA
2009 Jewelry featured in book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew by Garth Johnson, Quarry Books, USA