Jewelry & Metals Studio

 
 

WaterWorks offers a selection of classes and workshops taught by local instructors in our well-equipped studios. Topics for classes include metal fabrication, enameling, stone setting, chain making, wire wrapping, forging, in addition to project based classes. New offerings are available on a quarterly basis. Workshops are open to students of all levels unless specified in course description; beginners welcome. Students must be 16 years old to work in the metals studio.

Each bench is equipped with your basic hand tools, with additional

Open Studio is also available for students once they have taken a metals course. This allows students to work in the Metals Studio during the scheduled Open Studio time for a daily fee.

OPEN STUDIO POLICIES: 

  • All “Open Studio” visits must be scheduled and reserved in advance. Please call (918) 596-2440 to arrange a time.

  • 6’ distancing must be followed at all times. Be mindful of space especially when accessing the torch, casting area, pickle pot, sink, or tools cabinet. No more than 5 students in the metals room at one time to allow for social distancing.

  • Hand sanitizer is in place throughout the building and studio. Please use as needed.

  • Shared tools to be wiped and disinfected after each use. Use of personal sets of tools is encouraged.

  • Shared equipment to be wiped and disinfected after each use i.e., bench shear, anvils, torches, etc.

  • Scheduled “Open Studio” time is established to allow for cleaning between sessions.