Harrisburg, PA 2026

This workshop could be called "metal shop for beginners". Students will spend the day learning all sorts of fun metalworking techniques while making several of these "charming" little pendants. Starting with a charm, or other significant F.O., students will learn to drill, cut, shape, polish, patina, bend, form, grind, alter and engrave copper and brass sheet metal. Then attach their own favorite charms and found objects with tiny hardware and copper and brass wire. 

So, along with all the techniques, students will build a few cool pieces of personalized metal jewelry, or "wearable art", sure to catch  eyes.

Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

brass & copper sheet metal
brass & copper wire
chain for pendants
findings
headpins
patina solutions
hardware
brass brushclear coat

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

A Note on Student Supply Lists: Please bring your tools and supplies. It is not cool to expect others to share with you. We all have the same obstacles travelling with this stuff. Bring what you need, so everyone gets the most out of their classes!

Bare minimum, you will need the following tools and supplies to complete the project. Please bring to class:

a few of your favorite metal charms, beads, and tiny found objects
chain nose pliers
shop shears or tin snips
round nose pliers
wire cutters
awl
disposable paintbrush
Dremel or other rotary tool with cut of wheels, grindstone, & buffing wheels (optional)
torch (optional)
drill and bits (optional)

Questions? Email Thomas at thomasashmanart@yahoo.com

Website: www.blacksheepartist.com