Metalsmith MeetUp
Join us at KC Bier Co. to talk shop and get to know other metalsmiths in the Kansas City and surrounding area! OPEN TO ALL (not just members)
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket
SOLD OUT - The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket (Day 2)
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
MINI Workshop - Finishing Deep Dive $15/ticket, FREE for members
SOLD OUT!
Join our instructor Louise for a discussion about various methods of finishing and when to use what tools to make your pieces look their best!
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket (Day 3)
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Field Trip — Sparkle! Gifts of Contemporary Jewelry from Robert Hiller
MEMBERS ONLY Event. Let’s all meet at the Nelson to view this awesome jewelry focused exhibition together!
12/7-8, Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket
SOLD OUT - The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, - Day 2
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
2/7, 14, 21 - Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket
1 SEAT LEFT - The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 2
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 3
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
3/22-23, Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket
3 SEATS LEFT - The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, - Day 2
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
3/28, 4/4, 4/11 - Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket
4 SEATS LEFT - The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 2
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 3
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
4/30, 5/1, 5/2, Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket
4 SEATS LEFT - The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 2
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
5/2, 9, 16 - Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, $425/ticket
4 SEATS LEFT - The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 3
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 2
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry, Day 3
The workshop is designed specifically for someone who really wants to learn metalsmithing as it pertains to jewelry. With only 4 people in class, you will receive quality 1 on 1 attention. This is a great class for a beginner or for anyone who might need a refresher of the basics.
Purrrfect Pendant - A Cold Connection Workshop w/ AMUCK Designs, $185/ticket
SOLD OUT
The Purrrfect Pendant Workshop focuses on sawing, layering materials and using cold connections to create a whimsical, personalized cat pendant!
Forged Hoops Workshop, $95/ticket
SOLD OUT
Everyone needs a pair of hoops! In this class you’ll get to design your perfect sterling silver pair and fabricate them using scoring, bending, and forging.
Statement Earring Workshop, $95/ticket
SOLD OUT
Join us to make a pair of earrings. Statement, everyday, minimal or maximalist the choice is all yours! We will hand saw the earring shapes from sheet copper, brass, or nickel silver.
Make a Ring Workshop, $210/ticket
SOLD OUT
The Make-A-Ring Workshop is one of our most popular workshops! Please join us to design and make a sterling silver ring with the cabochon stone of your choice!
Purrrfect Pendant - A Cold Connection Workshop w/ AMUCK Designs - $185/ticket
1 SEAT LEFT
The Purrrfect Pendant Workshop focuses on sawing, layering materials and using cold connections to create a whimsical, personalized cat pendant!
keith montgomery - lapidary trunk show -Members ONLY
Keith Montgomery is visiting the studio this fall with his latest cabochons. This is an open house event, come shop or ask Keith questions whenever is convenient for you from 5-9PM.
Radical Jewelry Makeover Project - Sorting Event
Members ONLY invitation to participate in this project, organized by the Ethical Metalsmiths Assc. & KU/MSU!
Field Trip to Art Westport - Members ONLY
2 SPOTS LEFT
Join our instructor Louise and say hi to Kelly at Art Westport! We will be focusing on jewelry booths - their work, pricing, displays, marketing, and other thoughtful considerations.
MINI Workshop - Selling at Art Fairs, $15/ticket, FREE for members
8 SEATS LEFT
Join our instructor Kelly for a discussion about where to start when it comes to selling your work at art fairs.
MINI Workshop - Selling at Art Fairs, $15/ticket, FREE for members
SOLD OUT
Join our instructor Kelly for a discussion about where to start when it comes to selling your work at art fairs.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry - 2day intensive (Day 2)
Join Louise in this 2 day intensive intro to metalsmithing! Skills learned include sawing, piercing, stamping, texturing, forming, soldering and stone setting. Day 1 is from 10am-6pm with a lunch break (bring your own lunch) and Day 2 is from 10am-1pm.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry - 2day intensive
SOLD OUT - Join Louise in this 2 day intensive intro to metalsmithing! Skills learned include sawing, piercing, stamping, texturing, forming, soldering and stone setting. Day 1 is from 10am-6pm with a lunch break (bring your own lunch) and Day 2 is from 10am-1pm.
ALLOY “AFTER HOURS” - (Members ONLY)
Join us at Parlor KC to talk shop and get to know other metalsmiths in our comunity.
Statement Earring Workshop, $95/ticket
1 SEAT LEFT!
Join us to make a pair of earrings. Statement, everyday, minimal or maximalist the choice is all yours! We will hand saw the earring shapes from sheet copper, brass, or nickel silver.
Nelson Atkins Private Tour (Members ONLY) $35/ticket
SOLD OUT
MEMBERS ONLY Event. We will be lead on a private tour by one of the Nelson Atkins doccents. $35/ticket
Stacker Ring Workshop, $115/ticket
SOLD OUT!
Choose from 10+ sterling silver pattern wires to make 3 stacker rings! Make them all the same. Keep one and give 2 away. The options are endless.
Make a Ring Workshop, $210/ticket
SOLD OUT
The Make-A-Ring Workshop is one of our most popular workshops! Please join us to design and make a sterling silver ring with the cabochon stone of your choice!
Make a Ring Workshop, $210/ticket
SOLD OUT
The Make-A-Ring Workshop is one of our most popular workshops! Please join us to design and make a sterling silver ring with the cabochon stone of your choice!
Multi-Stone Ring Workshop (Previous Experience Required), $295/ticket
SOLD OUT
The Multi-Stone Ring Workshop is for the maximalist metalsmith! Please join us to make a sterling silver ring with up to three cabachons! You will get to pick from a large collection of stones and design options to customize your ring to your liking.
Studio Visit with Dave Breneman - Members ONLY
MEMBERS ONLY Event. We will be visiting Dave’s studio for a tour and some special equipment demonstrations!
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry - 2day intensive (Day 2)
Join Louise in this 2 day intensive intro to metalsmithing! Skills learned include sawing, piercing, stamping, texturing, forming, soldering and stone setting. Day 1 is from 10am-6pm with a lunch break (bring your own lunch) and Day 2 is from 10am-1pm.
Beginning Metalsmithing for Jewelry - 2day intensive (Day 1)
Join Louise in this 2 day intensive intro to metalsmithing! Skills learned include sawing, piercing, stamping, texturing, forming, soldering and stone setting. Day 1 is from 10am-6pm with a lunch break (bring your own lunch) and Day 2 is from 10am-1pm.
PRicing your work - mini workshop
From independent studio jewelers to big named stores, everyone has a different method to pricing their work. It can be confusing, frustrating, and sometimes emotionally taxing. This class is going to be led by TWO of our teachers, Kelly & Louise as they share their pricing formulas, tips, and resources to help you build confidence and develop your own approach to pricing.
West Bottoms Heritage Days - Strawberry Swing
Join us, alongside over 75+ local and regional Strawberry Swing artists & makers, food trucks, KC Crew with games and live music and DJ as we come together to celebrate community. It's a party at The Liberty Courtyard! 14th & Hickory in The Historic West Bottoms.
We will have a full bench set up. You will get to see all the tools of the trade in action as we demo some of our favorite workshops.
Admission is Free.
Parking in the Liberty Lots.
Bi-Annual Metalsmithing Garage Sale!
Come join us to sell your tools or shop for new ones! We’ll be set up on the second floor of the Livestock Exchange Building, Saturday, May 4th, 10AM-1PM.
Metalsmith MeetUp
Join us at Stockyards Brewing Co. to talk shop and get to know other metalsmiths in the Kansas City and surrounding area! OPEN TO ALL (not just members)
Make a ring workshop
Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: 3:00-7:00 pm
Instructor: Louise Partain
Location: 1600 Genessee, Suite 625, KCMO 64102
Prerequisite: No Experience Needed
Tool Use: Included.
Techniques: ring sizing, forming, soldering, bezel creation, bezel setting, filling, sanding, and patina
Food & Drink: Both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be provided
Materials: provided
Class Size: 6 People
Tickets are non-refundable.If you are unable to attend, please reach out as soon as possible, and we will use our resources to help fill your seat.
forged hoops workshop
Date: Friday, April 26th
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Louise Partain
Location: 1600 Genessee, Suite 625, KCMO 64102
Prerequisite: No Experience Needed
Tool Use: Included.
Techniques: Design, Scoring, Bending, Forging, Soldering, Finishing
Food & Drink: Both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be provided
Materials: provided
Class Size: 6 People
Tickets are non-refundable.If you are unable to attend, please reach out as soon as possible, and we will use our resources to help fill your seat.
Make a ring workshop
Date: Thursday, April 18th
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
Instructor: Kelly Conner
Location: 1600 Genessee, Suite 625, KCMO 64102
Prerequisite: No Experience Needed
Tool Use: Included.
Techniques: ring sizing, forming, soldering, bezel creation, bezel setting, filling, sanding, and patina
Food & Drink: Both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be provided
Materials: provided
Class Size: 6 People
Tickets are non-refundable.If you are unable to attend, please reach out as soon as possible, and we will use our resources to help fill your seat.
Stacker Ring Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 13th
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Julianne Vickery
Location: 1600 Genessee, Suite 625, KCMO 64102
Prerequisite: No Experience Needed
Tool Use: Included.
Techniques: ring sizing, forming, soldering, finishing, patina, and polishing
Food & Drink: Both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be provided
Materials: provided
Class Size: 6 People
Tickets are non-refundable.If you are unable to attend, please reach out as soon as possible, and we will use our resources to help fill your seat.
Past Events
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Kansas City, MO
April 21-22, 2023