Etching for Jewelers
| Dates: | April 4, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Sa from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Location: | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
| Cost: | $342.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
During this technical workshop, students will learn the essentials for successfully electro-etching copper, brass, and even sterling silver! We will discuss preparation, safety, and different types of resists, from hand drawing to photo transfer paper. Students will go home with the knowledge to properly set up and etch in their home studio and ideas for future projects that incorporate the elector-etching process.Students should bring:With the fluctuation of precious metal costs, the materials fee for this class does NOT include sterling silver sheet.Limited available for purchase during workshop; students should pre-purchase their own sterling prior to class.Recommended size: 3x3 inch piece of, 20 gauge sterling silver sheet.
link:https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-3-x-3-sheet-dead-soft-brushed-finish/100594GP/?code=100596Please wear natural fiber fabrics, long pants, and closed-toe shoes.
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
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| Fee: | $342.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Student Fee | $ 245.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Materials | $ 60.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Studio Fee | $ 37.00 |
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