WELCOME TO BKMW: VESSELS

Class Description

Taught by Brian Weissman.

Learn how to work with non-ferrous sheet metal to make hollow formed objects in this introductory class. Students will cover basic metalsmithing skills and techniques as related to silversmithing. Processes will include raising a bowl form by hammering over steel stakes, footing the bowl, pattern making, and cone forms. Large scale high temperature silver soldering will be taught. Students will begin working in copper with brass as an option, sterling silver will be discussed.

Beginners welcome. This class may be repeated by past students.

Class size 4 -12 students. These classes are offered for adults who are 18 years old or older and are open to the public.

Tools and supplies for this class are available for purchase through our Tool Shop.

All students receive a 50% discount on hourly bench rentals throughout the duration of their course.

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 for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

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.