Metalwerx School:
Established in 1998, Metalwerx offers professional weekly jewelry classes and short intensive workshops with a personable feel. Metalwerx is a non-profit school and community studio for jewelry making and metal arts located in Waltham, Massachusetts. We offer instruction on a wide range of topics for all jewelers and metalsmiths, from the novice to the professional, in our fully equipped studio. We offer small, personalized classes in a supportive, enthusiastic, community environment.
The mission of Metalwerx is to enrich people's lives by exposing them to a creative, stimulating environment, expertly taught classes and a community of dedicated practitioners with a focus in metals. Members of the Metalwerx community work as teacher’s assistants and school ambassadors, ensuring that your experience is productive and memorable.
Beginner to Advanced Level Jewelry Making & Metal Arts programs:
- Weekend Workshops
- Weekly Jewelry Classes
- One Day Workshops
- Special Events
- After School Jewelry Program (Ages 14+)
- Summer Programs
Techniques include:
- Basic Jewelry Repair
- Jewelry Restoration
- Soldering Solutions
- Ti-Casting and Wax Working...
Private Lessons in the basics of jewelry making are available through Metalwerx. We have many outstanding metalsmiths and jewelers who can help you. Rates are $50 an hour and by appointment. If you have a question regarding private lessons, use our contact form for questions.
Jewelry and Silversmithing Repairs:
Metalwerx is associated with many fine jewelers and whom we feel are up to the standards and quality of excellent craftsmanship. If you are in need of a jewelry repair, please contact us and we will direct you to one of our preferred associates.
Open Studio:
Our studio is your studio. By appointment, you can sign up for studio time. Rates are $10 per hour, sold in blocks of ten hours each. A one time maintenance fee of $50 is payable when purchasing the first block. Students must have basic jewelry making skills and feel comfortable with a torch. This is a time for you to work independently and use the Metalwerx tools.