Jewelry Making School

Metal Arts Academy

Metal Arts Academy

About Our School –

Metal Arts Academy was born out of a desire to train and educate in the art of fine jewelry fabrication, design and the metal arts. Our goal is to provide students with the skills and guidance needed to venture into the world of metal sculpture, to begin a career as a bench jeweler or to just enjoy continuous learning and working with their hands, all while bringing forth their creative ideas. At MAA, we take pride in the knowledge that our instructors bring to each student. Attention to detail and the finished product is as important to each piece as the design and the materials. Students learn the basics of jewelry making through repetition which facilitates perfecting skills and strengthening technique. Our jewelry program includes hand fabrication, design, stone setting, wax carving, casting, carving, chasing and piercing. The jewelry curriculum includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The metal arts curriculum includes chasing and repousse, sculpting, raising, tool embellishment and coppersmithing. We are proud to offer students the opportunity to learn a skilled trade in the time honored craft of handmade jewelry and the metal arts. We are eager to teach the next generation of craftsmen and women who honor their field with knowledge, skill and passion.

What Makes Us Stand Out –

MAA is located in historic Old Town Auburn in the foothills of Northern California...gold country! Our building was built in 1857 and stays nice and cool during our hot summers. We have 3000 square feet of studio space filled with benches, heavy duty tables, tons of equipment and more tools than anyone needs! (Not really, we all need a ton of tools!)  

Class Format(s) We Offer –

In-Person Classes

Instructional Languages Available –

English

Techniques We Teach –

Bead Setting, Beading & Wire Work, Bezel Setting, Casting, Chasing & Repousse, Coppersmithing, Engraving, Filigree, Flush Setting, Fold Forming, Forming/Raising/Sinking, Goldsmithing, Goldsmiths Apprentice Program, Hand Engraving, Hinges and Clasps, Hydraulic Press, Jewelry Repair, Lost Wax Casting, Metalsmithing, Pave Setting, Piercing, Platinum, Polishing/Finishing, Prong Setting, Silversmithing, Stone Setting, Tube Setting, Wax Carving, Wire Wrapping

Get In Touch –

Email:

Website:

Phone:

  • (530) 820-3278

Address:

  • 337 Commercial Street, Auburn, California, USA