Come set a stone on a simple band ring while learning to work with Sterling Silver! In this class, students will learn how to form and solder a ring and securely bezel set a stone. Here, students will begin to learn the basics of soldering and attaching fine metals without glue.

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

In this class, you’ll learn how to create tabs with simple sheet metal fabrication that will hold a stone. Students will learn about the basic jewelry making hand tools, the nature of non-ferrous metals, and foundational techniques including sawing, texturing, riveting, and finishing.

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Learn how to solder wires into links, join them together and make a bracelet. We will be making our own toggle clasp too!

In this class, you’ll learn how to create tabs with simple sheet metal fabrication that will hold a stone. Students will learn about the basic jewelry making hand tools, the nature of non-ferrous metals, and foundational techniques including sawing, texturing, riveting, and finishing.

Come set a stone on a simple band ring while learning to work with Sterling Silver! In this class, students will learn how to form and solder a ring and securely bezel set a stone. Here, students will begin to learn the basics of soldering and attaching fine metals without glue.

Learn how to solder wires into links, join them together and make a bracelet. We will be making our own toggle clasp too!

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Come set a stone on a simple band ring while learning to work with Sterling Silver! In this class, students will learn how to form and solder a ring and securely bezel set a stone. Here, students will begin to learn the basics of soldering and attaching fine metals without glue.

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Adam’s Forge is delighted to announce its annual Forge Festival, a dynamic open house event that transforms our non-profit blacksmithing school into a creative fun house for all ages!

This free-for-all event will feature metalsmithing demos such as live hot forging, team striking, copper forming, jewelry making and chainmail; as well as non metal arts and crafts like needle felting, rope making, leather work, fancy knot work and so much more! The one and only Tony Swatton, armorer to the stars, will be on hand to share some of his special magic. “If you ask nicely, I might show you how I made them!” Said the master blacksmith himself. We’ll also have Blacksmithing Olympics for kids, clay to play with and an ensemble drawing experience.   

This immersive event takes place in a workshop environment, so please dress accordingly. Closed-toe shoes are required to enter the shop.

Learn how to solder wires into links, join them together and make a bracelet. We will be making our own toggle clasp too!

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create tabs with simple sheet metal fabrication that will hold a stone.  Students will learn about the basic jewelry making hand tools, the nature of non-ferrous metals, and foundational techniques including sawing, texturing, and finishing.

If you have a design that you’d like to make, bring a sketch or photo reference. Let’s bring your vision alive!

Come set a stone on a simple band ring while learning to work with Sterling Silver! In this class, students will learn how to form and solder a ring and securely bezel set a stone. Here, students will begin to learn the basics of soldering and attaching fine metals without glue.

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Opening Reception Sunday, August 3, 2025 2 pm to 4 pm

The full exhibition will be on display from August 3 through August 30

The Mystery Metals Challenge has been a beloved tradition of the Metal Arts Society of Southern California for many decades. It started with the simple idea: “What would you get if you gave a group of artists the exact same kit of materials and set of instructions?” Each year, the extraordinary explosion of imagination, innovation, and sheer creativity has delighted audiences with the variety of amazing objects that have resulted — all starting with the same materials and instructions.

Here’s my submission!

Students will learn the basics of jewelry making and design through a pendant project. You’ll be introduced to essential jewelry making hand tools, understand the properties of non-ferrous metals, and master foundational techniques including sawing, hammer texturing, riveting, and finishing. This workshop is perfect for those beginning or continuing their journey as a metalsmith using simple sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Cactus Gallery presented, a group show featuring artwork that celebrates the resilience, determination, and love that have gone into creating and sustaining our wonderful art community.

 Contact sandra@cactusgalleryla.com for presale info.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create tabs with simple sheet metal fabrication that will hold a stone.  Students will learn about the basic jewelry making hand tools, the nature of non-ferrous metals, and foundational techniques including sawing, texturing, and finishing.

If you have a design that you’d like to make, bring a sketch or photo reference. Let’s bring your vision alive!