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Let's Get Rolling!

The rolling mill will be the featured piece of equipment in this 1-day workshop. Students will primarily learn to use the rolling mill to add texture to various pieces of metal which will be used in the fabrication of cuff bracelets, rings, and/or earrings—or whatever else students may choose to make.  

Students will also be provided demonstrations on using the rolling mill to roll out melted scrap metal, to emboss wax sheet for wax modeling projects, and time permitting, some other bonus demos.  Final finishing techniques and application of patina will also be covered so students walk out with a professional finished collection of textured pieces! 

Please be advised: Due to the need to order supplies, we customarily close registration for our on-site offerings one week before the start date. If you wish to join the class after registration closes, please contact us at [email protected] or 781-891-3854.

Meet the instructor

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Growing up, I always was mesmerized by sparkling gemstones and metals and I often incorporate something illuminating into my designs. Whether or not I intricately plan a jewelry piece in advance of producing it or just spontaneously fabricate one as I go along, the result is inevitably something that is unique with a contemporary flair that complements, rather than overwhelms, a wearer. When designing jewelry or other metal work, I always think about whether I would wear it, use it, and/or display it. Anyone who knows me sees a reflection of me in what I design.

I produce fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs primarily in the precious metals of gold, silver, palladium, and platinum. These are often further defined with the addition of texturing, gemstones and other unique lapidary, or resin inlay. I also manufacture photo-etched metal jewelry and etched cover plates that are attached to journals or are framed--wedding invitations, bar and bat mitzvah invitations, baby announcements, and the like. 

In addition to participating in art shows, sales, and doing commission work, I love providing instruction in jewelry design and metal fabrication.  My work can be seen and purchased at galleries and stores, as well as in my own online store.  Designing and fabricating engagement and wedding bands and other jewelry, often with people's stones, is particularly meaningful to me.

Materials & Tools

There is a $60 materials fee for this workshop that is payable upon registration. The materials kit includes copper, sterling silver, and NuGold sheet, sterling wire, saw blades, earring posts and backs and and other communal studio consumables necessary to complete the course objectives.

Students should bring
  • Sharpie

  • Reading glasses if you need them to see things up close

  • Items for adding texture such as lace, textured paper, laser cut papers, fabric, dried flowers and leaves, netting, and the like. Please do NOT bring anything with moisture or steel.

  • Optional: Students wishing to work in precious metals (silver or gold) are welcome to purchase supplemental materials on their own

  • closed-toed shoes - required in the Metalwerx studio

  • pen/pencil

  • notebook/sketchbook

  • Lunch

    • There is a deli/sandwich shop within walking distance of the studio.

    • Metalwerx has a microwave, toaster oven and fridge.

 

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