Classes
Enrollment is open for summer term
we have a special class available this summer !
the class will be taught by Jenny Reeves. it is a full 8 week class that focuses on a korean technique that uses a thick gold foil that is fused to silver .with gold prices as high as they are this is a great way to add gold to your silver work without the high cost. the class will also focus on fusing an alloy of silver called Argentium. (see the full description below)
Tuition is $485 per semester which 8 weeks long. A $200 deposit holds your spot for a class.
Tuition deposits are refundable anytime before a class fills .After a class fills deposits are refunded if or when we are able to fill the spot from our waitlist. so If you sign up for a class and can no longer take the class reach out to us ASAP .
The remainder of tuition ($285) due upon the first class.
Class enrollment release dates:
Winter ( jan-mar ) november 1st of the previous year
Spring ( april-may) feb 1st
summer ( july-aug) may 1st
fall ( oct-dec) Aug 1st
2025
spring class schedule
Monday eve (beginner) 7/7-8/25
Mondays(intermediate) 6-9pm 7/7-8/25
Tuesdays(beginner) 6-9pm 7/8-8/26
Tuesday eve gold/silver
(keum boo and argentium) 7/8-8/26
Wednesday(intermediate)6-9pm 7/9-8/27
Wednesday eve wax/casting 7/9-8/27
Thursday(intermediate)6-9pm 7/10-8/27
Thursday wax/casting 7/10-8/27
Friday(intermediate) 7/11-8/28
All classes are 8 weeks total tuition includes all the tools ,supplies , and base metal(brass, bronze or copper) you will need to get started . precious metals are available to purchase at affordable prices. most people spend about $30-$50 in silver and stones in a beginner class. but this varies of course.. gold price is based on market price.
Keum-boo + Intro to Fusing Argentium
Workshop Description:
This project-based class combines an intro to fusing Argentium sterling silver with keum-boo - an ancient Korean technique for bonding 24K gold foil to silver.
Keum-boo is an easy way to add gold to your work at a fraction of the price of karat gold. Fusing is joining metal using only heat (without solder.) This can save time in fabrication and create unique textures and surface decorations.
Students will learn to fuse Argentium wire, sheet, granules and filings while exploring keum-boo and innovative ways to apply it. We’ll cover how choose the best techniques for each design lots of clever tricks to take your work to the next level.
Projects can be adapted to different skill levels so both beginning and experienced metalsmiths can learn something new.
