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— The Art of Hammering —

art of the patinaHow are those beautiful textures applied to jewelry pieces? Why am I getting marks on the metal I'm hammering? How do I get a smoother finish? What are all those different hammers for anyway? You'll learn the answers to these frequently asked questions and more in this fun and potentially noisy workshop!



Recommended tools to bring to the workshop:

  • Ball pein hammer and any other hammers in your "arsenal", including texturing hammers

  • Steel bench block

  • Ear protection

  • Steel bench block with pad to rest it on

  • Ear protection

MATERIALS FEE  additional.

Your workshop fee includes a written take-home hammer list with photos and recommended usages.




Class Schedule

hammering class

hammering class



"This is the most fun I've had since playing in the sandbox!"




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