ONSITE: Hydraulic Forming

ONSITE: Hydraulic Forming

Adult Intensive | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Metals and Jewelry

Intermediate

2/19/2023 (one day)

10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun

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$85.00

$76.50

$10.00

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In this introduction to hydraulic forming workshop we will learn to safely use the hydraulic press. Lining up our metal and the prefabricated die forms available in the studio with Urethane pads we will bring dimension to our metal jewelry designs. We will also cover making our own forms from Plexiglass sheets and pressing base metals. You may bring silver if you choose. This will be a how to/technique based class.

  • Students need to have experience using the torch and sawing with a jewelers saw to register for this class. Please wear comfortable clothing. This will be a hands on workshop. Closed toe shoes are required. Feel free to bring any metals or forms you want to try pressing. and your own safety glasses or shield. You will also want a mask for cutting plexiglass.

    Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.

  • Students must follow current Covid-19 protocols, as outlined by our website. For more info visit visarts.org. This is an On-site course. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program: if interested please visit visarts.org.


Metzfield, Jeannine

Jeannine’s journey forged a path into metalsmithing in 2002. She has studied Metals at Virginia Commonwealth University, The Visual Arts Center, Arrowmont and Penland School of Crafts. She currently teaches metalsmithing at The Visual Arts Center, as well as to private clients. In her studio she is inspired by the beauty and strength of nature. In her classes she promotes caring for the earth and connection to spirit.

Jeannine can be found on Instagram @jsmartistry_jeannine, or via email, jsmartistry.gmail.com. Her Etsy site is jewelrybyjeannine.etsy.com