THE JUNIOR ALCHEMIST PROGRAM
A 10-Week Metalsmithing Journey culminating in a private Gallery opening for kids ages 11-17.
With Marcela Lochridge
Tuesday’s | September 1st- November 10th | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM| 10 Sessions
Tuition: $700 ($600 base + $100 Materials Fee- tax included in materials price)
Monthly:
- September: $400 ($300 + $100 Materials)
- October/ November: $300 (Month 2 will be invoiced 9/22- must be paid by 10/1)
You can pay in full now or for the first month to reserve your spot
What will you learn?
In this 10 week course you will become a metalsmith! You will face the fundamentals, learning the science behind the metal, and developing technical skills within a creative environment. By the end of the 10 weeks students will have a gallery ready piece that will be displayed at our end of semester show on November 10th at the Wally Workmen Gallery. Check out the gallery here!
Weeks 1-2: Studio Safety. Tool literacy & experimenting with materials: shaping, annealing, texturizing.
Weeks 3-5: Design & Fabrication. Drafting personal themes and metal fabrication. Hammering, shaping and soldering.
Weeks 6-8: Advanced Skills. Balling, wax carving, and developing focal collection pieces.
Weeks 9-10: Curation. Polishing, bio labels, and discussing exhibition display arrangements.
Skills Learned in this course:
- Wax Carving
- Cold Connection
- Soldering & Torch Control
- Piercing & Sawing
- Filing
- Polishing
- Gallery Preparation
“We teach them the technical skills so their hands can finally keep up with their imagination.”
Please specify any accessibility needs or special requests in the checkout form under Order Notes!
Learn more about cancellations and transfers here.
