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TAKE A PRIVATE STUDIO CLASS

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The Metal Museum offers private classes in blacksmithing, casting, fine metal, and welding. During these short three-hour sessions, students will learn the basics of the materials, techniques, and safety guidelines for their chosen medium and complete a project using their knowledge.

FINE METAL

Small enameled vegetable cutouts.

INTRO TO ENAMELING

 

Learn how artists add colorful designs to metal with powdered glass. During this session,  learn about the nature of enamel, how to prep materials, and the correct operation of a small enameling kiln. You will be able to complete at least one small project and will receive the materials to make objects such as pendants, earrings, or pins.

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$300 per session | Up to 4 people

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SILVER STACKING RINGS & SIMPLE STONE SETTING

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Learn foundational jewelry fabrication skills and basic stone setting. Students will form, solder, and finish three sterling silver ring bands; one smooth, one textured, and one with an 8mm faceted lab grown gemstone set into a tube setting. A range of stones and colors are available and customizable upon request.

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$400 per session | Up to 4 people

Hands using a steel stamping tool to mark a spot on a copper pendant for riveting.

NAME-PLATE NECKLACES

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Students will learn metalsmithing basics including: annealing, soldering, and roll-printing, filing/sanding, and finishing. In this private studio experience, students will make an embossed brass name-plate necklace, exploring textures, plate shapes, and other intricate details.

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$400 per session | Up to 4 people

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ENAMELING: INTRO-ADVANCED OPTIONS​

Enameling is a process of fusing colorful vitreous glass to a metal surface with vast opportunity to explore image, drawing, and other 2D methods. Students can choose to make earrings, pendants, or brooches using a range of available technical processes. Please contact us to learn more about our options. If you have a strong interest in 2D process, drawing, painting, printmaking, etc., let us know in your email!

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$400 per session | Up to 4 people

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HAIR JEWELRY​

Students can explore both enameling and fabrication choosing to make either a ponytail cuff or hair crown. Students will form and fabricate their components, then explore color, image, and design detail through vitreous enamel.

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$400 per session | Up to 4 people

BLACKSMITHING

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FORGED HOOKS

 

Hand-forge a custom hook with assistance from our shop staff. Design your hook, heat up some raw steel, and use traditional blacksmithing techniques to make a beautiful piece of artwork that will last for years.

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$350 per session | Up to 2 people

An instructor teaching someone how to forge metal.

FORGED SKEWERS

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Participants will learn how to forge and twist steel to make their own grilling skewers during this class. Expect to leave with 6-10 skewers.

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$350 per session | Up to 2 people

CASTING

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ALUMINUM LIGHT SWITCH COVERS

 

In this class participants will customize a light switch plate, create a mold with oil bonded green sand, and cast it in aluminum.

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$350 per session | Up to 2 people

WELDING

Welding

INTRO TO MIG WELDING

 

In this class participants will create small sculptures from scrap metal after a welding demonstration. This is a four-hour session.

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$600 per session | Up to 4 people

ENROLLMENT & SCHEDULING

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Prospective students can call (901) 774-6380 or email classes@metalmuseum.org to request morning and afternoon private sessions. Time structure is fixed, date of occurrence is determined between the inquiring party, the Education instructor, and Studio are instructor.
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Morning Sessions: 9AM-12PM
Afternoon Sessions: 1-4PM
 
Students should be 18 years of age to register independently. Students between 15 and 17 may take classes if accompanied by a parent or guardian. All students will need to provide their own ear and eye protection as well as gloves. All other materials are included in the tuition.
 
Members who are Silver or above receive 10% off class tuition. Discounts will be applied prior to processing payment.
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