Learn to carve rings, pendants, brooches or small sculptures in wax, then use the wax model to create a finished cast piece in silver or bronze using the lost wax casting method. This 6 week class introduces multiple ways of wax-working including: additive, subtractive, filing, using hot tools and a small alcohol torch, as well as working with investment casting techniques. Several different finishing techniques will be demonstrated, as well. Enough Bronze for 1 flask is included in the workshop cost, and additional bronze and/or silver casting grain can be purchased from the instructor during class. 

Session 2 Class Schedule(Jan 17th-Feb 28th)

• Fri. Jan 17th 6-9pm class 1/6 
• Fri Jan 24th 6-9pm class 2/6
• Fri Jan 31 NO CLASS 
• Fri Feb 7th 6-9pm class 3/6 
• Fri Feb 14th 6-9pm class 4/6 
• Friday Feb 21st 6-9pm class 5/6
• Friday Feb 28th 6-9pm class 6/6  

Instructor Bio: 

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

In this beginner level workshop, students will learn some of the earliest techniques of metal forging. Using a variety of hammers and mallets, as well as tools like anvils, dapping blocks, steel forming stakes and other raising and sinking tools, students will learn how to shape and texture metal, anneal, rivet, and solder as we work to make decorative copper spoons out of sheet metal. All materials are included. Students who wish to work in sterling silver may request and pre-pay for it before the start of class, if desired.

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

This 6 week course is designed for students that have completed at least 2 prior Jewelry Courses who want to continue studio time with limited instruction and the company of other metals students. Prior authorization required to enroll. Students are responsible for their own materials, or may purchase them from the studio. If you can only attend part of a guided open studio session, or want to book studio time on a less frequent basis, please email Kylie at jewelry@stonybrookmass.org to discuss your options!

Available Sessions

• January 23rd-March 6th- Thursdays (please note, no class on Thursday, January 30th)

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

This 4-hour workshop covers many basics of jewelry fabrication, forming, and finishing. Students learn how to cut and measure sheet metal, properly size a band, texture and stamp metal, solder and decide between a matte or high shine polished finish. Upon completion of the workshop, each student will have a finished copper test band and a finished sterling silver band. All materials are included.

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

 In this beginning level workshop, students learn how to cut and measure sheet metal, file, solder, and set a cabochon stone of your choosing in a sterling silver ring. Students can decide between a Matte or High Shine finish, and we have a variety of cabochons to choose from in the studio. All materials are included.

Custom workshops are available as well, including: wedding ring workshops, teen welding intensives, and more!

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

Did you enjoy taking our Introduction to Welding course and now you want to take on aproject? In this 6 week advanced course, students will build upon the fundamentals learned inIntroduction to Welding by continuing to grow skills in the following welding processes SMAW('Stick'), GMAW ('MIG'), and/or Oxy-acetylene. Students will also have the opportunity toexplore a range of areas such as learning new fabrication skills in forming steel and ironincluding the GTAW ('TIG') welding process and new finishing techniques. This course is idealfor students interested in any of the following: creating metal sculpture, working with found metal, spending more time becoming proficient in a welding coupon for personal orprofessional applications.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Welding as a 6-8+ week course at Stonybrook Fine Arts. Ideally, you've taken this course in the last two years and have been utilizing the skills learnedon a regular basis. If you have not taken Introduction to Welding with Stonybrook Fine Art buthave outside welding experience at Stonybrook Fine Arts in SMAW, GMAW and/or Oxy-fuelwelding please indicate that you'd like to be evaluated for inclusion in this course.

*Please look at the schedule below as it corresponds with the session you sign up and note any nonconsecutive class dates/holidays*

Summer Session 2 (September 9 - October 28)

• Oct. 7th 2024 No Class

Fall Session 1 (November 18 - January 27, 2025) 

• Nov. 25th 2024 No Class
• Dec. 2nd 2024 No Class 
• Dec. 23rd No Class
• Dec. 30 No Class
• Jan. 20th 2025 No Class

Winter Session 1 (February 24, 2025 - March, 31 2025)

Instructor Bio:

Grey Hilliard-Koshinsky is a metalsmith, fabricator and maker with over 20 years ofexperience with ferrous and non-ferrous metal fabrication. Grey began their training in avocational setting and they hold a Master of Fine Arts with a concentration in metalsmithingfrom the College of Visual and Performing Arts Artisanry Department at UMASS Dartmouth. Grey brings 15 years of teaching experience including nearly 12 years of teaching studentsfrom all walks of life at Stonybrook Fine Arts. Grey is proficient in arc welding fabrication processes with both ferrous and non-ferrous metal including SMAW, GMAW and GTAW andmanual welding techniques including forge welding and Oxy-fuel welding. Grey is also trained in small scale jewelry ferrous and non-ferrous metal fabrication and enameling.

In this 2-Day workshop, students will use the delft clay casting technique and cast their minature sculptures and/or jewelry. The beginning of the class will be spent making and/or modifying wax and wire models. Students can start from scratch or use some of the provided samples as inspiration for their models. Then, students will make impressions of their models in delft clay, and pour in molten bronze to create a solid object! We will also go over casting finishing techniques like sanding, filing, and polishing. No prior experience necessary! Any students wishing to work in silver must reach out to the office (jewelry@stonybrookmass.org) at least 2 weeks prior to the class start date. 

Session 2 

• March 8th & 9th, 2025 ( Sat & Sun. 10am-2pm)

Instructor Bio: 

Emma Varteresian is a new graduate from SMFA at Tufts University, finishing with a BFA in studio art witha concentration in animation and metals and a BA in Environmental Studies. In Fall 2024 she will start grad school at Boston University in the Visual Narrative program. Through storytelling, Emma works with themes of identity, Armenian folklore and mythology, and generationaltrauma. Emma has always been inspired by the intricacies of the natural world and the profoundconnection between one’s environment and the human experience.

In this 5 week introductory class, students learn the fundamentals of jewelry-making to create their own wearable designs. We start with cutting, filing, soldering, polishing, and other traditional fabrication skills to make a custom sterling silver bezel-set ring. Using these skills, students then design and create a final project under the guidance of the instructor. Some materials are included, and more will be available for purchase in the studio, as needed.

• Spring 2025 Session 1 (5 Tuesdays, March 11-April 15, no class Tuesday, April 1st)

  • Tuesday, March 11, 6-9pm Class 1/5
  • Tuesday, March 18, 6-9pm Class 2/5
  • Tuesday, March 25, 6-9pm Class 3/5
  • Tuesday, April 1 NO Class
  • Tuesday, April 8, 6-9pm Class 4/5
  • Tuesday, April 15, 6-9pm Class 5/5

Please note that class schedules may adjust slightly due to snow days, holidays, etc. 

Custom workshops are available as well, including: wedding ring workshops, teen welding intensives, and more! Send us an email at jewelry@stonybrookmass.org if you have any questions or suggestions!

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society.