Learn the art of metalsmithing in Mid-Town Wilmington NC From jewelry and metal artist Chelsea Lea
Studio Space is limited to 2- 4 people at a time , all tools are included in the class.
Classes Available:
Lost Wax Casting: 2 day class Want to melt your old gold jewelry into something new? This could be a great class for that! a weekend workshop on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30-5pm both days Please contact for other days that work for your schedule. Learn to carve, and sculpt the wax then cast in sterling silver, gold, or bronze. Finish the metal jewelry on the second day of class. Includes all tools, waxes, instructional handouts, inspiration and advice. Includes 2 flasks size 2.5" x 4" other flasks available if needed.
This class is $250 per day and a deposit of this amount is required to reserve your class. Cost is $500 per person + additional metal (silver or bronze) Fee applied for removing stones, and preparing metal if you are using your recycled gold.
Cuttle Fish Bone Casting: a one day 3 hour class Learn the primitive casting technique of cuttle fish bone casting. Schedule is flexible for the 3 hours of the day. Cast Bronze is included in the cost of this class, or cast sterling silver for an additional fee. Silver is priced at $Market Pricing$ Preference for 1PM-4PM or 9AM-1PM, Sunday or Monday Optional times are available please contact for availability. Cost is $225
Hot Date Night : a 3 hour class Make your own wedding bands with hand fabrication skills. Design simple wedding bands made with your choice of texture without any gemstones. Learn how to make a ring from flat metal stock, by annealing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing. Fabricate your wedding bands in 14kt yellow gold in a beautiful comfort fit stock. The two 14KT comfort fit rings are priced for 5mm wide x 2mm thick at $ Market Price$ Priced for 2 bands under rings sizes 5-13 made of 14KT yellow. Please contact for special pricing for larger ring sizes. If there is a specific metal you want please allow time to order or manufacture example: 14KT rose gold, 18KT white gold and additional pricing will be applied for speciality options. Prices may vary depending on metal market prices. Class is $200 each plus materials.
Intro to Metal Fabrication Private Lesson Need some help with metal fabrication or want to go over the basics again? Interested in learning how to make jewelry but you have never taken a metalsmithing class? This is an introduction course. We will go over soldering techniques, stone setting, forging, metal forming, and fabrication tricks and tips. Smith Mini Torch (Oxygen & Propane) or Acetylene torch available. Typically $160 for a 3 hour class. Please specify what project you have in mind. Some copper and brass will be provided. Sterling Silver is an additional cost based on current market prices.