Metalwerx

10/08/2026

Join us for a special day on Guinan Street!

Along with our friends at Tail in the Mud Pottery and Prospect Hill Forge, we're throwing an Open House and Yard Sale on Sunday, October 18 from 3–6 PM. Come hang out with us, learn about our classes and programs, and shop for stones, tools, books, and other jewelry goodies at a special Metalwerx yard sale.

No registration needed - we can't wait to see you there!

10/07/2026

Don’t miss Karen’s next class!

There are still a few spots left in my Candy Cane Cord & Liquorice Lace class at Metalwerx on October 23rd. Click the link for details: https://metalwerx.org/class-detail/candy-cane-cord-and-liquorice-lace-weaves

10/02/2026

📣 We're hiring! 📣

We're currently seeking qualified candidates for two new part-time roles onsite at Metalwerx. If you're passionate about supporting empowering jewelry and metalsmithing education or keeping a studio classroom safe, well-stocked, and supported, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us spread the word and browse all our current opportunities at https://metalwerx.org/careers-opportunities

09/30/2026

We're excited to announce that November virtual classes are NOW OPEN 🍁⚒️

Swipe to see the November virtual classes on the calendar with amazing instructors Kristin Shiga, Momoko Okada, Paulette Werger, Matthieu Cheminee, and Deanna Pastel.

Visit metalwerx.org/virtual-courses to learn more!

09/29/2026

📸Smile!📸

Ready to take on the hardest part of selling jewelry (AKA taking good photos of your pieces)? Don’t worry, Scott Erb and Donna Dufault are here to help with their workshop, “Wearing the Work: Styling & Photographing Jewelry with a Model,” on October 16.

During this in-person workshop, Scott and Donna will help you work with a model to style, light, direct, and photograph jewelry on the body. Sign up today at metalwerx.org/class-detail/wearing-work-styling-photographing-jewelry-model!

09/28/2026

From $15 off any one class to 10% off ALL classes, our different membership levels offer you lots of ways to save on your metalsmithing and jewelry making journey! Check out the Metalwerx membership levels at metalwerx.org/become-member to explore other benefits and join today!

09/28/2026

Join host Kristin Mitsu Shiga for Metalwerx’s *FREE* OG virtual monthly social event! September’s Wear & Share takes place this Wednesday, September 30th at 5:30PM Eastern. Come share what’s on your bench, get answers to your technical questions or just sit back and listen! All are welcome at this fun, laid-back online event.

Visit metalwerx.org/wear-and-share (link in bio) to RSVP for the Zoom link. See you soon!

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09/25/2026

Looking for a new skill that doesn’t cost a lot? Mosaic Inlay Jewelry and Caitlin Albritton’s virtual class, “Introduction to Mosaic Inlay Jewelry on a Budget,” on October 16 + 26 might be just what you are looking for!

In this class you will learn how to create mosaic inlay jewelry with semi-precious stones and minimal tools. You’ll be able to tailor this class with a beginner-friendly pattern or challenge yourself with an intricate design and pre-made bezel cup pendants. No prior jewelry or lapidary experience needed, just bring your creativity and excitement!

Visit metalwerx.org/class-detail/introduction-mosaic-inlay-jewelry-budget-2 to sign up!

09/24/2026

Mark you calendars and join us for our new exhibition at LexArt on October 3–25! We'll have a special opening reception on Sunday, October 4.

"Metal+Art: Contemporary Jewelry and Objects by Metalwerx Artists" celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and remarkable range of the Metalwerx community. Featuring jewelry, vessels, sculpture, wearable art, and other metalwork created by Metalwerx studiomates, faculty, and staff, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the many ways artists transform metal into art through traditional techniques, contemporary approaches, and their own distinct points of view.

Learn more and join us: https://metalwerx.org/class-detail/metalart-contemporary-jewelry-and-objects-metalwerx-artists

09/23/2026

Hone your stonesetting skills and practice new techniques as you work on independent stonesetting projects in Joy Raskin’s “Directed Studio Practice: Stonesetting!” every Wednesday from October 7 to November 4 💍

With personalized guidance and regular demonstrations based on the class’ choice of stone setting techniques, you'll be able to take your stone setting skills and projects to the next level. Demos and focus can include everything from open-back bezels, tube settings, prong settings, flush setting channel settings, and other creative captures for faceted and cabochon stones.

Sign up for this class at metalwerx.org/class-detail/directed-studio-practice-stonesetting-1 and check out our other fall offerings at https://metalwerx.org/class 🍁