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Metalwerx

Metalwerx is a non-profit school and studio for jewelry making and metal arts. Virtual and in-person!

08/21/2026

Learn basic forming concepts to create beautifully organic forms in this one-day virtual workshop with Taylor Fentz!

On Thursday, September 3, join other students for the virtual class “Fold-Formed Cuff Bracelets,” where, through the meditative process of fold-forming, they will hammer flat sheet metal into two styles of cuff bracelets. The techniques learned in this workshop can easily be applied to designs for earrings, pendants, and more!

Sign up for this virtual class at metalwerx.org/class-detail/natural-object-casting-1 or check out what other virtual offerings we have this season at metalwerx.org/virtual-courses

08/19/2026

Last week, Charles Lewton Brain joined us at Metalwerx for a rare, five-day in-person master class—“Surface Alchemy: Texture, Pattern & Color.” After exploring the rich intersection of surface, texture, and color in contemporary metalwork with Charles, everyone took home amazing new skills to use next time they are at the bench.

We can’t wait to see what the last four Summer Masters have in store for us.

08/18/2026

Have you ever looked at a stone or bug or flower you’ve found in the wild and wished it could be a piece of jewelry? Well, you are in luck because many natural and found objects can be cast in metal using the lost wax method, capturing incredible detail and preserving the intricate texture!

In April Wood’s three-day workshop, “Natural Object Casting,” on October 4–October 4, students will be guided through the entire lost wax method casting process to produce a number of cast pieces to use in future projects!

Ready to make beautiful natural pieces into jewelry? Visit metalwerx.org/class-detail/natural-object-casting-1 to sign up for April Wood's "Natural Object Casting!"

08/14/2026

What a striking class! We hammered it home! Absolutely smashing! However you want to say it, Douglas Pryor absolutely crushed it last week during his master class, “Exploring High Relief Sculptural Chasing!” We loved spending a full week with Douglas all about the art of chasing, the beautiful fusion of illustration and sculpture (and if you look at the last pictures, you will see that that statement couldn’t be truer).

Thank you so much, Douglas for such an amazing week. We can’t wait until next time you visit Metalwerx!

08/12/2026

SEPTEMBER VIRTUAL CLASSES ARE OPEN!

Start your fall off right with one of our virtual classes 🍂🍁 Swipe to preview all the virtual classes we are offering this September or visit metalwerx.org/virtual-courses to browse and register!

08/10/2026

We are so excited to be continuing on the legacy of Florida Society of Goldsmith’s members-only online demos! Our next member demo, Developing Colorful Micro-Patterns in Polymer Clay for Jewelry, is with the wonderful Bonnie Bishoff on Saturday, August 22.

If you are interested in the color-filled world of polymer clay and metalsmithing, this demo is perfect for you! Bonnie will be combining techniques traditionally used in other media, such as millefiori canes and her own style of marquetry and patterns.

To participate in this demo, you must be a Metalwerx member. Please ensure you are logged into your account and register for free at metalwerx.org/member-demos if you intend to attend.

Not a Metalwerx member? Members receive vendor discounts, exclusive benefits, and access to demos like this. Learn more about membership metalwerx.org/become-member!

08/07/2026

We are so excited to have Charles Lewton-Brain joining us at Metalwerx next week, August 12–16, for his master class “Surface Alchemy: Texture, Pattern & Color.” In this rare, five-day in-person master class, Charles will explore the rich intersection of surface, texture, and color in contemporary metalwork. Students will have the unique opportunity to explore how multiple decorative surface techniques can be brought together in a single, immersive experience—offering a broad yet deeply informed approach to transforming metal surfaces.

To learn more about Charles and his master class, visit metalwerx.org/class-detail/decorative-surface-treatments.

08/05/2026

August’s round of our Onsite Summer Artist Talks series starts tomorrow with Douglas Pryor at 6PM onsite, at Metalwerx!

Summer Artist Talks are free, in-person artist talks with each of our Summer with the Master instructors. Talks are held on Thursdays at Metalwerx, and they are open to all who can make it to Metalwerx. Seating is first come, first served, and light refreshments will be available! To register, visit metalwerx.org/onsite-summer-artist-talks

(Note: Artist Talks are in-person only this season)

08/03/2026

It is time to unlock the magic of controlled chaos in Kristin Shiga’s virtual class “Melting With Purpose” 🔓🔥

On August 11 and 18, this hands-on virtual class will be devoted to the art of torch fusing, an exciting technique that allows you to join and texture metal without solder.

To register for “Melting With Purpose,” visit https://metalwerx.org/class-detail/melting-purpose-torch-fusing-techniques-2

07/30/2026

What a joy it was to have lots of you in the Metalwerx studio last week for Marne Ryan's Summer with the Masters workshop, "Basic to Bodacious: Texturally-Fused Rings!" HUGE thanks to Marne for sharing her innumerable talents, unbridled energy, jokes and resources with all of us. We are so grateful you made the trip and are already dreaming up schemes to get you back here sooner rather than later!

Interested in checking out what other master classes we are offering this summer? Visit metalwerx.org/masters-workshops!

Address

50 Guinan Street
Waltham, MA
02451

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17818913854

Website

http://www.metalwerx.com/

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