Boulder Metalsmithing Association is a 501(c)(3), formed to exchange creative and technical knowledge about the art of Metalsmithing.
We offer demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and a shared, open studio for experienced metalsmiths. Demonstrations and workshops are open to the public. To view upcoming events, visit our webpage www.bouldermetalsmiths.com
07/29/2026
Learn more about our August workshops and register for your fav...if a class is sold out, sign up to be on our waitlist! Lots of fun planned with alternative casting, silver chains with welders (faster & stronger than soldering), star settings, and more!
It’s not just what you make, it’s how you feel making it! And nothing feels better than hitting metal over and over again as hard as you can 😂😮💨💪
Come work out big feelings in our studio, classes listed here:
https://www.bouldermetalsmiths.com
Come create bright, eye-catching patterns around faceted stones by learning star setting! You'll work with a pulse graver and microscope to develop precision and control in executing this traditional style, taught by the always incredible William Adams.
Celestial Settings: Star Setting with William Adams | Boulder Metalsmithing Association Saturday & Sunday, August 29 & 30, from 9 am to 5 pm both days.Become a member to take advantage of discounted pricing for all our classes. Additional materials fee payable to instructor in class.ClassStar setting is a decorative stone setting technique that uses gravers, burs, and beading t...
07/24/2026
Double cabs! 22k fused gold! Silver ring! Tapered shank! Alex Boyd teaching! All in our fully equipped and jazzy little studio for one weekend only this year!
Learn more and grab your spot through the 🔗 in comments!
This is for all the adventurous metalsmiths ready to experiment with 5 alternative casting methods:
Broom casting
Water casting
Tufa stone casting
Rice or salt casting
Cuttlefish casting
Think of this like finding shapes in clouds, but cast in metal!
Boulder Metalsmithing Association Explore five alternative metal casting methods by pouring molten metal into organic materials like broom fibers, tufa stone, cuttlefish, and more. You'll create unpredictable, one-of-a-kind forms perfect for sculpture or jewelry — and leave with pieces in hand. No experience needed.
07/23/2026
Bold bezels with bling...come take Alex Boyd Studio's upcoming workshop and fabricate a stunner of a ring in our studio!
Boulder Metalsmithing Association Fabricate a stunning two-stone ring set with cabochons in 22k gold bezels with a silver border in this two-day intermediate metalsmithing class with Alex Boyd. You'll learn to fuse 22k gold, make a tapered ring shank, set bezels, texture with a hammer handpiece, and finish with liver of sulfur patin...
What a whirlwind of 2 days! We used every piece of equipment in the studio, every tool in our toolboxes, every ounce of imagination and whimsy in our sketchbooks to turn copper and brass into works of sculptural & functional design pieces!
Thank you to for the invaluable guidance, for choosing us to host this workshop at our studio during their conference, and all the students who traveled near and far to attend!
Kicking off the Conference with teaching in our studio Wednesday & Thursday (sold out but you can hop on our waitlist!).
Friday the 17th from 3-6p is a member exhibition at , followed by Trivia Night hosted by & .cooperman!
Saturday the 18th is conference day…full of community, care, laughing & learning.
Still time to pick up tickets!
| Monday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Thursday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Friday | 1pm - 5pm |