Half-Day Metal Studio Classes
All levels welcome!
Half-day metal studios classes offer an immersive, hands-on experience where participants spend the day learning traditional and contemporary metalworking techniques under the guidance of skilled artists in a fully equipped studio. Class techniques include blacksmithing, welding, casting, enameling, and fine metal workshops.
Full Day Metal Studio Classes
All levels welcome!
Full-day metal studios classes offer an immersive, hands-on experience where participants spend the day learning traditional and contemporary metalworking techniques under the guidance of skilled artists in a fully equipped studio. Class techniques include blacksmithing, welding, casting, enameling, and fine metal workshops.
2-Day Metal Studio Classes
All levels welcome!
2-Day weekend metal studios classes offer an immersive, hands-on experience where participants spend the day learning traditional and contemporary metalworking techniques under the guidance of skilled artists in a fully equipped studio. Class techniques include blacksmithing, welding, casting, enameling, and fine metal workshops.
3-Day Metal Studio Classes
All levels welcome!
3-Day weekend metal studios classes offer an immersive, hands-on experience where participants spend the day learning traditional and contemporary metalworking techniques under the guidance of skilled artists in a fully equipped studio. Class techniques include blacksmithing, welding, casting, enameling, and fine metal workshops.
Make Your Own
Beginner friendly!
Short and fun workshops that teach introductory metalsmithing techniques and concepts. These projects are designed to be simple and quick introductions to a new metalworking technique that can be completed within two hours. They use minimal tools and equipment and are fun for all ages!
A Day Of Tasters
Ages 15+, beginner friendly!
What does it feel like to work with metal? These “tasters” are 90-minute workshops designed to give you an introduction to the metalworking processes of welding, blacksmithing, casting, and enameling! Mix and match tasters to create your own class schedule for the day.
Wire-Wrapped Pendants
Ages 15+ (6+ with supervision), beginner friendly!
In this two-hour class, you will learn to bend & shape wire around stones and into decorative motifs, creating one or more pendants. Feel free to bring a stone or memorable trinket from home to incorporate into your project!
Cast Holiday Art Tiles
Beginner friendly!
Make your own holiday art tile! Carve your design into a square, one-sided resin–bonded mold. Once poured you'll get a metal tile that has your design on the surface. The Metal Museum Foundry staff will be there to answer questions and provide tools during the workshop.
Cast Pewter Ornaments
Beginner friendly!
For the holiday season, join us at the Metal Museum where you will have the opportunity to pour your own pewter ornament. Choose one of the multiple molds from the Museum’s Foundry and learn about melting and pouring a low-melt pewter. The final pieces will be sanded and drilled to accept a ribbon for hanging around your house! Good activity for all ages and makes a great gift for friends and family.