Interested in Metalsmithing?
As a Metalsmith you will work with all types of metals to make beautiful things. Using a combination of tools, techniques and skills you will be able to create an expression of yourself. It all starts with learning the basic skills.
Metalsmithing Program at Annealed Studio
Our program guides beginning students through a number of projects meant to teach the basic skills. Once you have the basics down, you will continue to add to your skill set and technique by continuing to work with our instructors to create pieces that speak to you. From fun spiders to beautiful jewelry, the possibilities are endless.
Metalsmithing Classes at Annealed Studio
At Annealed Studio we offer 5 Metalsmithing classes per week for beginner and advanced students:
- Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm, 6:15-9:15pm
- Wednesday 9:15-12:15pm, 6:15-9:15pm,
- Sunday 12:00-3:00pm
Metalsmithing Basics at Annealed Studio
- Piercing
- Cold Connections
- Annealing & Soldering Metal
- Fusing Fine Silver
- Twisted Wire
- Bezels
The images above are examples of the Metalsmithing projects students complete in their first semester at Annealed Studio. The projects have been carefully designed to introduce beginners to the basic skills.
Students Enjoy Bringing Creativity to their Projects
Metalsmith Class Highlights
| Class Duration | 8 Classes 3-hour class/weekly 24hrs total instruction |
| Schedule Flexibility | Reschedule classes you miss for one of the other time slots within the semester |
| Location | Downtown Cranford NJ, walk to train station and restaurants |
| Instructors | Learn from multiple instructors, with varying styles |
| Materials | $45 materials fee (base metals (copper, brass, nickel alloy), solder, flux, saw blades, sand paper, acetylene, and other general consumables). We also have project kits and a-la carte metal available at the studio for purchase. |
| Bench Time | Available at $10/hour for students and members |
| Tools and Equipment | New, well maintained, modern equipment |
