Powder Coated Talismans

Class Description

Taught by Naama Levit

This four-week class introduces basic jewelry fabrication through the making of small wearable amulets, charms, and talismans. The course begins with foundational metalsmithing techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, forming, and creating attachment points, used to build small metal forms that function as pendants or charms.

Time will be dedicated to experimenting, developing designs, and fabricating final pieces. The last session introduces powder coating as a way to add durable color to metal surfaces, including application and curing.

By the end of the course, participants will complete wearable objects that combine foundational fabrication skills with expressive surface color.

Open to beginners. No prior experience is required. There is a tool kit for this course which can be purchased through the BKMW Tool Shop. In addition to course materials, students must bring a notebook and writing utensil.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

All students enrolled in this multi-session course will receive free punch cards to support their coursework outside of class time. Punch card amounts are dependent on the length of the class session, see our chart here. These hours can be used during Open Studio and are valid for the duration of the course. Additionally, students have access to discounted hourly student rates and 12-hour bench cards.

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.