Nestled within the Mother Brook Community Arts Center in Dedham Ma, we are a hub for metal arts and jewelry creation. Our mission is to share our love of metal jewelry, vessels, and sculptures with our community. We invite you to join us and participate in one of our classes or workshops. We offer multi-week classes, workshops, private parties and events.
Join us at one or more of our fun 1-day workshops or multi day classes. From rings, to hoops to bracelets we offer hands on making.
Bring your ides of what you would like to create in an open studio style class. Advance your ideas and bring them to life.
Interested in booking a hands on creative party or corporate event? We have 3-hour workshops for all levels.Upcoming Classes + Workshops
With Juliet Cocca & Beth McGavock
$250 + $45 materials
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of kiln fired enamel; the art of fusing powdered glass to metal. Students will learn the steps to make enameled jewelry including pendants and earrings, and how to safely work with a 1500º kiln. Techniques will include dry sifting colored enamel powder onto copper, using stencils and decals, sgraffito (scratching through a top layer of enamel to reveal the layer beneath), and painting on enamels. Students will work on several pieces to take home. No prior jewelry experience needed.
With Jana Butera
$500 + $45 materials
In this class, you will learn the fundamental skills required for sinking and raising copper vessels. In the first session, you will sink a small bowl, including finishing it with a foot and a tempered edge. In the second session, you will begin a second piece, focusing on introductory raising techniques to form a taller vessel and then stretching it vertically.
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $50 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing.
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $50 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students will learn different techniques for designing and fabricating six pairs of earrings. Students will learn how to form, file, solder links & posts, texturize and shape both freeform and geometric designs. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper and brass, solder, and sandpaper.
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $50 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper.
With Madeline Fine
$200 + $45 materials
Create elegant leaf-shaped earrings or a pendant using fold forming—a dynamic and meditative metalworking technique. You’ll learn to turn flat sheet metal into sculptural forms with single, double, and triple line folds, as well as T and wedge T folds.
This class is great for beginners and experienced makers alike. You'll practice cutting, filing, annealing, soldering, and using hand tools safely and effectively. For teens and adults—no experience needed.
With Juliet Cocca & Beth McGavock
$250 + $45 materials
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of kiln fired enamel; the art of fusing powdered glass to metal. Students will learn the steps to make enameled jewelry including pendants and earrings, and how to safely work with a 1500º kiln. Techniques will include dry sifting colored enamel powder onto copper, using stencils and decals, sgraffito (scratching through a top layer of enamel to reveal the layer beneath), and painting on enamels. Students will work on several pieces to take home. No prior jewelry experience needed.
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $50 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing.
With Jana Butera
$500 + $45 materials
In this class, you will learn the fundamental skills required for sinking and raising copper vessels. In the first session, you will sink a small bowl, including finishing it with a foot and a tempered edge. In the second session, you will begin a second piece, focusing on introductory raising techniques to form a taller vessel and then stretching it vertically.
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $50 materials
In this workshop, students will learn or review piercing skills and bezel setting a stone to create a Sterling Silver pendant. Students will pierce a design into the sterling silver and set a cabachon stone to construct their one of a kind pendant. Fabrication skills will include drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, soldering, setting a stone, sanding and polishing.
Directed Open Studio
With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $72
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $72
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $72
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $72
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
With Madeline Fine
Tuesdays | $54
Open to intermediate students and above. You've got an idea so bring that and the materials you need. If you'll need special hand tools, bring those too. This is an open studio-style class. You'll have individual time with Madeline to improve and practice as you work to make your idea real. Gain practice and learn more.
With Madeline Fine
Tuesdays | $54
Open to intermediate students and above. You've got an idea so bring that and the materials you need. If you'll need special hand tools, bring those too. This is an open studio-style class. You'll have individual time with Madeline to improve and practice as you work to make your idea real. Gain practice and learn more.
With Laurie Savage
8 classes | $384
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
With Laurie Savage
8 Sessions | $640
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Directed Open Studios
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Spring Thursday
Mornings Series
April 16, 23, 30, May 14, 21, June 4, 11 & 18
10am-3pm
With Laurie Savage
8 Sessions | $384
Spring Monday
Evenings Series
April 13, 20, 27, May 11, 18, June 1, 8 & 15
6pm-9pm
With Laurie Savage
8 Sessions | $640
Spring Saturday Single Drop In
April 18, 25, May 9, 30, June 6, 13 & 20
afternoons and evenings
With Laurie Savage
Single Session | $72

