Beginner Metal Smithing Classes* held in Seattle
♡ For one or two people♡
*Classes are for students over 18 years of age. If you know a young person who would be capable, please email me to discuss.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Seattle Jewelry Classes: Beginner Series
To help you get started in the world of metalsmithing, I offer three distinct foundational classes. Each session is designed to build your confidence and tool literacy in a supportive, easy to follow environment.
Class 1: Basic Soldering & Stacking Rings The perfect starting point for any aspiring jeweler. Learn how to safely set up a home studio, manage your budget for tools, and master torch safety. During this three hour session, you will practice essential soldering techniques and leave with five stacking rings made from copper and sterling silver.
Class 2: Jeweler’s Saw Fundamentals An essential skill for all advanced jewelry making. This class demystifies the jeweler’s saw, teaching you how to put the saw together, thread blades, and pierce metal. We cover everything from simple cuts to professional filing and sanding techniques, making this fundamental tool accessible through clear instruction and troubleshooting.
Class 3: Bangle Fabrication & Details Practice soldering on a larger scale while learning to create structural arm candy. In this fun and creative class, you will learn to solder bangles and add personalized details like wrapped gemstones or custom charms. This is a great session to bring a friend and spend the afternoon making three unique bracelets.
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BASIC SOLDERING - Make 5 stacking rings
THIS IS THE PERFECT CLASS TO START WITH!
Learn how to safely set up your studio, all the suggested tools, best practices and how to get everthing strated on a budget. Class is 3 hours long and you’ll leave with 3 - 5 stacking rings.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
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JEWELRY SAW - BASICS
ESSENTIAL FOR ALL ADVANCED JEWELRY MAKING!
Enter a new realm of jewelry making by learning how to use a jewelers saw. This often frustrating tool will be brought down to size in this easy to follow and fun to participate in beginners class. Learn how to put your saw together, thread your blade, pierce metal, and sand and file the final piece. This fundamental tool is made accessible through simple instruction and trouble shooting.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
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BASIC SOLDERING - Make Bangles
Learn how to solder bangles and add details like wrapped gemstones, or cute little charms. Make 3 bracelets in this fun and easy class. Bring a friend and spend the afternoon making some glorious arm candy!
Duration: 3 hours.
Level: Beginner.
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Eco Friendly Etching
Learn to create patterns on brass or copper using nothing but electricity and salt water. This chemical-free technique is fun and easy and won't break the bank. All you need is your imagination - I will guide you through all the technicalities of creating the salt water etching bath, walk you through connecting the electricity and after 15 minutes you’ll have a design etched onto sheet metal. It’s quite simply magical …I will also explain how you can add color to your sheet metal to add extra dimension to really make your piece pop. We will also go over sanding, filing and piercing so you can leave with a pair of earrings, necklace, or even a book mark!
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
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Dapped and Riveted Jewelry Class
In this technique based class you will learn a variety of basic techniques in the first part of the class including dapping, riveting, sawing, sanding, drilling and filing. In the second part of the class you will take those techniques and create a variety of geometric jewelry.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
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Stamped Metal Jewelry
In this hands-on class you will learn the basics of metal stamping to create a personalized necklace or bracelet. We’ll go over all the basics to set you up for success – I’ll cover all necessary tools and materials but mostly we’ll have fun stamping out meaningful quotes, names, dates, or even your favorite snarky comment. Your choice to make a necklace or bracelet and all materials and tools will be supplied. All you need to bring is your imagination.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
Meet your Instructor
A Safe Space to Learn
My mission is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for you to explore metalsmithing. My private studio is a warm, art-filled sanctuary designed for comfort and curiosity. It’s a cozy setting for one or two people, ensuring you get all the help you need while enjoying a cup of tea. After class, feel free to browse the studio shop and use your student discount on any handmade pieces that speak to you.
Your Journey Starts Here
I specialize in making the intimidating world of torches and saws accessible. I know that learning as an adult can be hard when we expect perfection, so I offer a playful, flexible style that keeps the process fun and low-pressure. With two decades of experience, I focus on building your confidence and providing useful instruction packets so you can continue your jewelry-making journey at home.
I believe that everyone has a story to tell through their hands. In my studio, I blend my South African roots with the modern, geometric designs I carve here in Seattle. Using traditional techniques like soldering and the lost wax process, I help you create your very first meaningful pieces—jewelry to mark moments in your life that bear remembering.
CONTACT ME
Location
The Greenwood of Seattle, WA. Exact address is given after booking.
Hours
Classes are usually held at 5pm on weekdays and 10am or 2pm on weekends. But please reach out if you need a different time as I can often accomodate those requests.
Contact
Classes@samanthaslaterstudio.com