Work with copper and brass metals in a variety of gauges and forms (sheet, wire)

Explore the various ways metal can be shaped, joined and manipulated as a material

Learn how to safely and confidently operate various metalsmithing tools/equipment

(jewelers saw, drill press, rolling mill, flex shaft, polishing lathe, acetylene torch, etc).

Gain an understanding of how metal can be work-hardened and annealed, and how

these traits can be used to our advantage while we craft

Develop designs that are interesting and appropriately challenging, and have fun experimenting and learning new skills