Intro to Metalsmithing

Create a One-of-a-Kind Moth Pendant & Learn the Art of Metalsmithing

Curious about jewelry making? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect introduction to metalsmithing. You'll create a beautiful moth pendant from reclaimed vintage silver-plated serving trays while learning the foundational techniques used by metalsmiths and jewelry artists.

Using professional tools and guided instruction, you'll cut, shape, solder, and finish your pendant, leaving with a wearable piece of art and a solid understanding of the craft. The skills you learn can be applied to future jewelry-making and metalsmithing projects.

This class is approximately 3 hours long and is suitable for beginners. No experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided. Class sizes are intentionally small to allow for personalized instruction and plenty of hands-on guidance.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:

• Cut metal using a jeweler's saw
• Prepare and solder metal components
• Clean, refine, and finish your piece
• Add jump rings and a chain to complete your necklace

Includes all materials and tools. Leave with a finished moth pendant that's uniquely yours and a new set of creative skills to build upon.

About Wes:
Wes Cribb is a self-taught metalsmith, assemblage tinkerer and a long time thrift store addict. Nearly everything he makes is made from his finds. Old movie projectors, discarded brass and copper decor, forgotten toys, broken clocks, watches, and more find new life as stand-alone assemblage art or jewelry. Through a lot of trial and error and fortunate accidents the result is, hopefully, surprising and interesting new objects from the detritus of the modern world.

Cancellation Policy
Workshop registrations are non-refundable and considered final sale.

If Garage Door Studio or the instructor must cancel a workshop for any reason, participants will receive a full refund.

If you are unable to attend and provide at least 7 days notice, we will issue a studio credit that may be applied toward another full-price workshop. Credits must be used within 30 days of the issue date or they will expire.

Cancellations made 3 days or less before the workshop date are not eligible for a refund, credit, or transfer due to the limited class size and advance preparation required.

To request a cancellation credit, please email info@garagedoorstudio.com