Lillstreet Art Center: Metalsmithing Camp

Create cool metal jewelry or small sculpture out of brass and copper sheet & wire. Students will learn various skills, such as hammering, forming, texturing and polishing, leading to the creation of their own designs! Find out more!

Metalsmithing:

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Jewelry, clocks, nightlights, wind chimes, and candle holders are just a few of the many projects that can be created by campers using copper and brass sheets and wire. Techniques such as saw piercing, hammering, texturing, cold connections, and polishing will be covered by our expert teachers.

Metalsmithing II:

Build upon previous metals knowledge in this camp for returning young metalsmiths! Metalsmithing II provides instruction in building more confidence with metalsmithing fundamentals and design when taking a project from start to finish. Demonstrations will explore more forming, and other means of joining metals. You’ll focus on refining your approach to design, soldering, stone setting, and finishing through guided and independent projects.