Session I -Private Beginning Metalsmithing lessons
Melissa conducts one on one lessons in her Wilmington, NC studio.
Students will learn begining techniques including, sawing and piercing,
drilling, filing, sanding, texturing metal, as well as basic soldering.
Session I includes 4 two hour lessons for $200.
Tools, copper and some silver are supplied.
Your own tools are optional at this point.
Ongoing, scheduled by appointment. 910-538-1246
Private lessons are technique oriented rather than project oriented.
Students will be taught techniques that they can expand upon as they
develope their own home workspaces. Project oriented classes, where
students complete pieces of jewelry, are coming very soon!
Check this page for upcoming day workshops.
Session II- Next Step Metalsmithing
This next series of lessons with expand upon metalsmithing techniques. Students learn
techiniques such as etching metal, scoring and bending to make structures and using the hydraulic
press to create volume. Session II includes further explorations with soldering and bezel setting stones.
Session II also is comprised of 4 two hour lessons.
Session III-Moving on up!
With basic proceedures under their belt, students can choose their direction in this next series of lessons.
More complicated silver hollow form constructions, or beginning forming are options.
Beginning Enamelling
For intermediate metalsmiths wanting to try adding color, this session will cover basic
beginning enamelling using powdered glass enamels. I have no enamelling scheduled at this time.
Precious Metal Clay
Students will learn basic Precious Metal Clay techniques.
This one day workshop includes one package of PMC and basic tools. TBA
call 910-538-1246 for information or email
