Intro to Metalsmithing for Teens

Class Description

12 week course (meets once a week for 3 hours)

September 22 - December 8, 12:30-3:30pm

taught by izadora meares

Designed for high school-aged homeschool students (ages 14-18), this college-style metalsmithing course introduces students to the fundamentals of metalsmithing through thoughtful design and technical skill development. Students will develop original ideas and refine them through discussion, experimentation, and critique.

Throughout the course, students will design and fabricate a custom belt buckle and a chain-based project through sawing, filing, drilling, soldering, and finishing. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, design intent, and the relationship between concept (preliminary sketches) and execution (the final product).

Students should bring a sketchbook and writing utensils to each class meeting. Tools and materials are included in this course. Any additional tools or metal supply needed during class time can be purchased at the on-site BKMW Tool Shop.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

Students in this course will not have access to Open Studio hours outside of class time.

Refunds & Credit:

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours through the duration of the session.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.