Tacoma workshops classes events

Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing

Thursday, Jul 18 6:00p

Instructor Amy Reeves Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing -Cuff bracelet, Ring and Bezel Setting - In this class you'll learn the basics techniques to create jewelry of your own design...

Family Camp: Ring of Fire!

Wednesday, Jul 10 11:00a

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Come shake, rattle, and roll with museum staff as we travel the Ring of Fire! Build a volcano with us and watch it explode during this day of geologic mayhem...

Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing Intensive- 3 days

Friday, Aug 23 10:00a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

In this class you'll learn the basic techniques to create jewelry of your own design. Techniques covered will include use of the rolling mill, hammers, saw and silver soldering...

January 18/19 Matty Photography Workshops - Beginner Workshop

Saturday, Jan 18 9:00a

Matty Photography Studio, Tacoma

First off… take a deep breath, really, it’s ok. You are taking the first step into truly understanding photography. I’ve been there and so has every photographer before you...

Hinged Boxes and Lockets Workshop

Saturday, Aug 3 10:00a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Learn to add interest and movement to your metal jewelry creations with hinges! Learn the techniques to create a box or a locket in this one day class...

Introduction to Jewelry Casting

Tuesday, Jul 2 6:00p

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Instructor Joni Joachims Introduction to Jewelry Casting - Learn to design and make jewelry using the lost wax casting method...

Hollow Form Beads and Buttons Workshop

Wednesday, Aug 21 6:00p

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Learn to make hollow forms from sheet metal in copper, brass or silver. You'll be guided step by step through cutting discs, doming the circles, fitting solder seams and polishing...

Soldering Tips and Tricks

Saturday, Jul 27 11:00a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Whether you are brand new to silver soldering or just want to brush up on your skills, this class will demystify the art of soldering...

Summer Camp at the History Museum!

Thursday, Jul 11 10:00a

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Learn some creative ways to give your classroom displays or exhibit projects added flair to grab the attention of your audience! Expert exhibit designer and former museum director Chris Fiala Erlic...

Books and Beyond: The Art of Collage

Saturday, Jun 29 10:00a

Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma

Eric Carle is primarily known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar...

Beginning Jewelry Workshop

Sunday, Jul 21 10:00a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Learn the secrets of working with copper, brass and silver on a jewelry scale. Techniques covered will include piercing, filing, stamping, hammering, texturing, flex shaft polishing and soldering...

Resin Inlay Jewelry Workshop

Sunday, Jul 14 11:00p

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Learn to create colorful pieces in silver and resin. We will use two different types of resin, some pieces will be ready at the end of the night and others will require pick up at a later time...

Chasing and Repoussé

Wednesday, Jun 26 6:00p

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Chasing and repoussé is the art of making relief designs in sheet metal using small punches...

Hydraulic Press: Squish Cuffs Workshop

Sunday, Aug 11 11:00a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Learn to make these fabulously free form and synclastic bangles and cuffs in this one day infroduction to using the hydraulic press...

October 19/20 Matty Photography Workshops - Beginner Workshop

Saturday, Oct 19 9:00a

Matty Photography Studio, Tacoma

First off… take a deep breath, really, it’s ok. You are taking the first step into truly understanding photography. I’ve been there and so has every photographer before you...

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