Classes, Workshops and Shorts

Metalsmith Arts | Shoshana Kaliski: Full Course Collection.

Recycling Sterling Silver Scrap

Professional refiners melt & purify the silver and so can we: Silversmiths let's do it! Sterling silver is highly recyclable and frequently recycled by refineries, and specialized scrap buyers. MORE->

Setting Up a Jewelry Studio

Setting up a studio space to work. There will be pdf files with floor plans, a list of questions about the actual space, photos of different layouts, and videos on how to set an actual jewelry shop. MORE->

Which Torch / Torches to Use

There are so many different kinds and setups when it comes to gas torches. In this course I will dive into the different brands of torches and the gases used with them. The Why • Where • When to use What. How to set up the system you choose and maintain it for safety. MORE->

Cuttle Bone Casting - Beginner

You will learn how to carve the cuttle bone. How to finish to be able to cast. You will learn how to set up a furnace for the smelting before casting. How to pour successfully into the cuttle mold, and clean up your final casting. MORE->

Setting Up a Casting Area

Setting up a casting area can and does involve many different processes. I will go over the different kinds of casting styles down to the equipment used from start to finish. What the different kinds of castings lend to what kind of jewelry you would create. MORE->

Sterling Silver & Moon Poison Ring

This is an Advanced Level Course: You will create a small container ring with a hinge, create a moon face, learn advanced jewelry making skills and advanced soldering techniques. You will also learn how to create the clay moon. MORE->