Metalwerx
About
Metalwerx is a nonprofit jewelry and metalsmithing school and community studio in Waltham, open to makers from beginners to working professionals. Founded in 1998, it promotes the art of jewelry and metals through classes, workshops, studio space, outreach programs and events. Its classroom is equipped for many metalsmithing techniques, and courses run year-round both on site and online. Students come from all 50 states and around the world to study there.
Weekly classes run three to ten weeks, while workshops last one to five days or an intensive weekend. Each summer, Summer with the Masters brings internationally renowned instructors in for weekend workshops. Virtual courses, introduced in 2020, are taught live over Zoom, and a weeklong online Spring Symposium connects the wider community. A core group of local jewelers keeps the curriculum fresh, supplemented by visiting specialist instructors.
What to Know
- Metalwerx is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Scholarships help dedicated and aspiring metalsmiths expand their skills.
- Monthly Wear and Share events are described as fun and casual gatherings.
- Donations and other forms of support help fund the school.
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