SMM Metalsmithing Workshops for 2015

Reactive Metals - Bill Seeley

To read about all the workshops for 2015 visit the SMM workshop page.

The first SMM workshop scheduled for the year is filled, the workshops below are still available. Workshops are held in the Greater St. Louis Area, the exact location is listed on each workshop.



2. Working with the Reactive Metals  | Bill Seeley
3. Porcelain, Small Scale Process  | Billie Theide
4. Inlay/Married Metals  | Susan Rezac
5. Mix, Pour & POP!!!  | Sun Kyoung Kim
6. Soldering 101  | Sherri Jaudés

Lodging in the area is listed on the Workshop page for those interested.

Last SMM metalsmithing workshop for 2014

7. Color on Metal by Gail Crosman Moore November 8-9, 9am to 5 pm
Location Maryville University $272.00  For more information click here.

Only three SMM workshops left in 2014

Sign-up as soon as possible, SMM workshops fill-up quickly. Click here for more information.

5. Tubing Technical by Alison Antelman
September 13-14, 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Maryville University, St. Louis
$266.00

6. Tools and Jigs for Multiples by Jayne Redman
October 4-5, 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Maryville University, St. Louis
$270.00

7. Color on Metal by Gail Crosman Moore
November 8-9, 9am to 5 pm
Location Maryville University
$272.00


Plans are being made for 2015 workshops. Check the SMM website for updates. Click here for more information.

Next SMM workshop: Sign up here

2. How to use the Hydraulic Press  | By Sherri Jaudés

Workshop Instructor: Sherri Jaudés
Workshop Name: How to use the Hydraulic Press
Workshop Date: May 24 - 25, 9am to 5pm
Workshop Location: Maryville University

Workshop Description: In this class we will cover the basic use of the Hydraulic Press, by creating a matrix die to press shapes that can become pendants, earrings or other objects. You will learn how to make the dies and press the metal. We will also cover matrix die inserts, contained urethane dies, carving acrylic for contained dies, and embossing dies, the use of the disc cutter in the press and conforming dies made from Devcon Plastic Steel.

Student Supply List:• Saw frame • Flexshaft if possible (bring an extension cord)• Wax or heavy burs if you have any• Ultra fine Sharpie• Any other tools you may need for soldering or for fabricating.

Workshop Fee: $135Kit Fee: $55 The kit includes: 2 - 3” X 3” 18 gauge brass sheets, 2 – 3” X 3” 20 gauge copper sheets, 2 – 3” X 3” 22 gauge copper sheets, 2 – 3” X 3” 28 gauge copper sheets, 4 – 3” X 3” acrylic sheets, 2 skip-tooth saw blades, 1 dozen #1 saw blades, 1 dozen #1/0 saw blades. The kit fee will be collected by the instructor during class.

Instructor will supply: double stick tape, wire for embossing dies, drill bits, and layout fluid. For purchase the instructor will have: more copper, brass, and acrylic sheets, Devcon Plastic Steel, steel mold blanks for plastic steel and Delrin Domed Punch Blanks. Sign up here

SMM workshop– Modified Bezels by Jennifer Mokren

Only two places left, sign-up quickly. 

Workshop Instructor: Jennifer Mokren Workshop 

Title: Modified Bezel Workshop 

Date:  Saturday, March 29th & Sunday, March 30th

Workshop Location: Southern Illinois Univ. Edwardsville

Workshop Description: Bored of plain bezels? In this workshop you will learn how to do variations of the standard bezel which will greatly open up design possibilities. We’ll cover thick wall faux bezels, back-set bezels, tabbed bezels, and a few variations on those. A gem dealer will arrive on Saturday morning for you to purchase very reasonably priced stones and then we can do modified bezels to make quick rings or pendants.

Cost of workshop: $280.00Minimum number of students needed: 6Maximum number of students: 14

Supply List:  Saw frame and blades (2/0), needle files, pliers and if they have 20 gauge sterling they may want to bring it.

Kit Fee: $0-instructor will have copper and brass for students to use free of charge. 20 gauge sterling silver will be available for purchase.  Also, a gem salesperson will be onsite the first day of workshop (Saturday).

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All credit cards are accepted.

Stay tuned ... 2014 SMM workshop information will be posted soon

The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths' workshop committee is busy finalizing the last few details for the exciting new 2014 workshop schedule. Keep checking the SMM website's workshop page to be one of the first to sign-up. Metalsmithing workshops and jewelry making workshops will be offered.