Coconino Community College - Flagstaff

Ready to dive into the world of metalsmithing? In this hands-on, three-day workshop, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to start your metalsmithing journey. Working with sterling silver and copper, you’ll create your own handcrafted rings and a copper cuff bracelet while learning techniques like soldering, filing, sanding, stamping, forming, texturing, polishing, and more.

No experience? No problem! This beginner-friendly class is designed to introduce you to the tools and techniques of metalsmithing in a fun and supportive environment. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry and the confidence to keep creating!

Join us and learn how to turn metal into wearable art!

Instructor Skyler Dunfey is a metalsmith and jewelry artist with over a decade of experience in the craft. She first discovered metalsmithing in high school and has been honing her skills ever since, selling her work through SkyJune Designs and teaching jewelry-making classes to share her passion. Skyler specializes in traditional fabrication techniques, from soldering and stone setting to texturing and forming metal by hand. Her work is inspired by organic textures, natural landscapes, and a love of adventure. As an instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience, Skyler creates a welcoming and hands-on learning environment, helping students develop confidence and creativity at the bench.

Class meets Tuesday, June 3, Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5; from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.