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Lisa Belsky is a ceramic artist and life long knitter and crocheter. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2004 and her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2008. She currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio where she shares a studio with her husband. In May of 2017 she was recognized as one of Ceramics Monthly Magazine's Emerging Artists of 2017. She recently received the 2017 award for Excellence In Clay at the 41st Annual…
Find out more »Lisa Belsky is a ceramic artist and life long knitter and crocheter. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2004 and her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2008. She currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio where she shares a studio with her husband. In May of 2017 she was recognized as one of Ceramics Monthly Magazine's Emerging Artists of 2017. She recently received the 2017 award for Excellence In Clay at the 41st Annual…
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Metal Stamping for a Cause Register now to select your 90 minute time slot! April 28th: 12:00pm-1:30pm 1:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm $10.00 Reservation Fee (due at registration) + Cost of Materials (priced a la carte, pay for what you make at the event) For the month of April, The Smithery will donate 25% of each registration for this event to A Good Start School. A Good Start School is a six-week literacy-rich program designed to help children adjust to a school…
Find out more »Lisa Belsky is a ceramic artist and life long knitter and crocheter. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2004 and her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2008. She currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio where she shares a studio with her husband. In May of 2017 she was recognized as one of Ceramics Monthly Magazine's Emerging Artists of 2017. She recently received the 2017 award for Excellence In Clay at the 41st Annual…
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LUMINOUS A juried jewelry exhibition. June 13 - July 28, 2019 The Smithery: artist made goods Columbus, Ohio Thank you for your interest in applying to our Second Annual Spring Juried Exhibition. We invite you to apply with your interpretation of this year's exhibition theme: Luminous. We are looking for examples of contemporary, forward thinking jewelry that considers and interprets the theme of Luminous in an original way. Work can be in a variety of materials and styles and may…
Find out more »Lisa Belsky is a ceramic artist and life long knitter and crocheter. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2004 and her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2008. She currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio where she shares a studio with her husband. In May of 2017 she was recognized as one of Ceramics Monthly Magazine's Emerging Artists of 2017. She recently received the 2017 award for Excellence In Clay at the 41st Annual…
Find out more »Lisa Belsky is a ceramic artist and life long knitter and crocheter. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2004 and her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2008. She currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio where she shares a studio with her husband. In May of 2017 she was recognized as one of Ceramics Monthly Magazine's Emerging Artists of 2017. She recently received the 2017 award for Excellence In Clay at the 41st Annual…
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Workshop: Copper Relief Wall Art Workshop Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Wednesday, May 22: 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, June 19: 6:30-8:30pm Learn to hand emboss thin copper sheet as you create a unique piece of wall art. Choose from a variety of designs to follow, or bring your own ideas! Each student will have the chance to practice various techniques prior to beginning their project. Add a patina to really make your design pop and add depth.…
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Workshop: Textured Sterling Circle Necklace Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, May 23: 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, July 25: 6:30-8:30pm In this class, you will be introduced to basic silver working and silver soldering skills as you create a beautiful, classic necklace. Each student will create and solder a sterling silver ring that may be enhanced with the hammer textures of your choice. You will learn hammer texturing, metal forming, filing/shaping, basic torch soldering, different finishing techniques…
Find out more »Lisa Belsky is a ceramic artist and life long knitter and crocheter. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2004 and her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2008. She currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio where she shares a studio with her husband. In May of 2017 she was recognized as one of Ceramics Monthly Magazine's Emerging Artists of 2017. She recently received the 2017 award for Excellence In Clay at the 41st Annual…
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Workshop: Riveted Bangle Trio Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Sunday, May 26: 1-5pm Sunday, August 4: 1-5pm Learn to make a series of riveted bangles as you are introduced to basic metal working skills. You will learn metal forming, creating patterns with hammers, wire riveting, and different finishing techniques. Brass and copper will be provided with optional sterling silver upgrades available in class for an additional fee. Each student will leave with three finished bangles…
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Workshop: Tapered Sterling Ring Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Wednesday, May 29: 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, June 30: 11:00am-1:00pm During this class you will be introduced to basic silver working skills as we each make an adjustable tapered ring from sterling silver. You can choose how wide or narrow you want your ring to be! You will learn hammer texturing, metal forming, filing/shaping, silver torch soldering, different finishing techniques and patinas. Each student will leave with their…
Find out more »Lisa Belsky is a ceramic artist and life long knitter and crocheter. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2004 and her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2008. She currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio where she shares a studio with her husband. In May of 2017 she was recognized as one of Ceramics Monthly Magazine's Emerging Artists of 2017. She recently received the 2017 award for Excellence In Clay at the 41st Annual…
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Metal Stamping for a Cause Register now to select your 90 minute time slot! June 2nd: 12:00pm-1:30pm 1:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm $10.00 Reservation Fee (due at registration) + Cost of Materials (priced a la carte, pay for what you make at the event) For the month of June, The Smithery will donate 25% of each registration for this event to Art Your Way. Art Your Way empowers students in the community and celebrates their diverse perspectives through creative expression. Art Your…
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Workshop: Water Cast Sterling Jewelry Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, June 6: 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, July 7: 1:00pm-3:00pm During this class, we will introduce you to the fun technique of water casting. Using sterling silver scrap, each student will have multiple chances to pour molten sterling silver. Choose your favorite result to create a unique, one-of-a-kind pendant. Polish your piece to a high shine, or give it an oxidized finish. One pendant with silver plated…
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Workshop: Water Cast Sterling Jewelry Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, June 6: 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, July 7: 1:00pm-3:00pm During this class, we will introduce you to the fun technique of water casting. Using sterling silver scrap, each student will have multiple chances to pour molten sterling silver. Choose your favorite result to create a unique, one-of-a-kind pendant. Polish your piece to a high shine, or give it an oxidized finish. One pendant with silver plated…
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Workshop: Sterling Teardrop Earrings Sunday, June 9: 11:00am-1:00pm Learn to use pancake dies in a hydraulic press to create a pair of teardrop earrings in sterling silver. We'll go over sawing and filing techniques to get your earrings ready for texturing. Next, learn to use a variety of hammers to add the texture of your choice to your earrings. You will have the option to curve your earrings and choose your final finish. Add a patina to really make your…
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Workshop: Layered Enamel Necklace Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Sunday, June 9: 2:00pm-5:00pm Thursday, August 22: 6:30-9:30pm Learn the art of copper enameling while you make a layered, domed necklace. We will cover basic sifting and layering techniques with access to a large selection of transparent and opaque colors. You will be firing your pieces in a 1500 degree kiln to allow the powdered glass enamel to fuse to the copper surfaces one layer at…
Find out more »Workshop: Copper Relief Wall Art Workshop Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Wednesday, May 22: 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, June 19: 6:30-8:30pm Learn to hand emboss thin copper sheet as you create a unique piece of wall art. Choose from a variety of designs to follow, or bring your own ideas! Each student will have the chance to practice various techniques prior to beginning their project. Add a patina to really make your design pop and add depth.…
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Metalsmithing Foundation: Beginner Five Session Class Class meets five Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm: Tuesday, June 25 Tuesday, July 2 Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, July 23 This course is designed to give students a foundational understanding of basic metalsmithing skills and will serve as a prerequisite for Intermediate Level classes offered at our studio. The first three classes will be technique heavy as each student creates a riveted silhouette pendant/keychain from copper or brass and a sterling band…
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Workshop: Literary Cuff Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, June 27: 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, August 21: 6:30-8:30pm In this workshop, students will create a copper or brass cuff bracelet using stamping and hammering techniques to create various textures, words, or phrases. Come with a phrase, quote, or very short poem in mind (try to keep it around 20 words maximum) to stamp into your bracelet. Add a patina on the copper bracelet for an antiuqed look,…
Find out more »Workshop: Tapered Sterling Ring Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Wednesday, May 29: 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, June 30: 11:00am-1:00pm During this class you will be introduced to basic silver working skills as we each make an adjustable tapered ring from sterling silver. You can choose how wide or narrow you want your ring to be! You will learn hammer texturing, metal forming, filing/shaping, silver torch soldering, different finishing techniques and patinas. Each student will leave with their…
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Workshop: Roll Printed Sterling Ring Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Sunday, June 30: 2-4:30pm Wednesday, August 14: 6:30-9pm During this class, you will be introduced to basic silver working skills and the rolling mill as we each make a textured ring from sterling silver. You will learn texturing in the rolling mill, metal forming, filing, shaping, silver torch soldering, different finishing techniques and patinas. Each student will leave with their finished ring ready to wear…
Find out more »Metalsmithing Foundation: Beginner Five Session Class Class meets five Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm: Tuesday, June 25 Tuesday, July 2 Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, July 23 This course is designed to give students a foundational understanding of basic metalsmithing skills and will serve as a prerequisite for Intermediate Level classes offered at our studio. The first three classes will be technique heavy as each student creates a riveted silhouette pendant/keychain from copper or brass and a sterling band…
Find out more »Workshop: Water Cast Sterling Jewelry Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, June 6: 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, July 7: 1:00pm-3:00pm During this class, we will introduce you to the fun technique of water casting. Using sterling silver scrap, each student will have multiple chances to pour molten sterling silver. Choose your favorite result to create a unique, one-of-a-kind pendant. Polish your piece to a high shine, or give it an oxidized finish. One pendant with silver plated…
Find out more »Workshop: Water Cast Sterling Jewelry Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, June 6: 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, July 7: 1:00pm-3:00pm During this class, we will introduce you to the fun technique of water casting. Using sterling silver scrap, each student will have multiple chances to pour molten sterling silver. Choose your favorite result to create a unique, one-of-a-kind pendant. Polish your piece to a high shine, or give it an oxidized finish. One pendant with silver plated…
Find out more »Metalsmithing Foundation: Beginner Five Session Class Class meets five Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm: Tuesday, June 25 Tuesday, July 2 Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, July 23 This course is designed to give students a foundational understanding of basic metalsmithing skills and will serve as a prerequisite for Intermediate Level classes offered at our studio. The first three classes will be technique heavy as each student creates a riveted silhouette pendant/keychain from copper or brass and a sterling band…
Find out more »Metalsmithing Foundation: Beginner Five Session Class Class meets five Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm: Tuesday, June 25 Tuesday, July 2 Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, July 23 This course is designed to give students a foundational understanding of basic metalsmithing skills and will serve as a prerequisite for Intermediate Level classes offered at our studio. The first three classes will be technique heavy as each student creates a riveted silhouette pendant/keychain from copper or brass and a sterling band…
Find out more »Metalsmithing Foundation: Beginner Five Session Class Class meets five Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm: Tuesday, June 25 Tuesday, July 2 Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, July 23 This course is designed to give students a foundational understanding of basic metalsmithing skills and will serve as a prerequisite for Intermediate Level classes offered at our studio. The first three classes will be technique heavy as each student creates a riveted silhouette pendant/keychain from copper or brass and a sterling band…
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Workshop: Reversible Enamel Bar Necklace Wednesday, July 24: 6:30-9:30pm Learn the art of copper enameling while you make a reversible necklace. We will cover basic sifting and layering techniques with access to a large selection of transparent and opaque colors. You will be firing your pieces in a 1500 degree kiln to allow the powdered glass enamel to fuse to the copper surfaces one layer at a time. Sterling silver chains will be provided and each student will leave with…
Find out more »Workshop: Textured Sterling Circle Necklace Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, May 23: 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, July 25: 6:30-8:30pm In this class, you will be introduced to basic silver working and silver soldering skills as you create a beautiful, classic necklace. Each student will create and solder a sterling silver ring that may be enhanced with the hammer textures of your choice. You will learn hammer texturing, metal forming, filing/shaping, basic torch soldering, different finishing techniques…
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Workshop: Forged Bar Jewelry Night Thursday, August 1: 6:30pm-8:30pm Learn to use a variety of hammers to forge and texture a bar necklace and/or forged bar earrings, perfect for everyday wear. Several techniques will be taught to customize your necklace into your desired shape and texture with various hammers. We will discuss various finishing methods to complete your pieces. Choose from brass or sterling silver, or a combination of both metals, when registering. Sterling silver earwires and chains are provided.…
Find out more »Workshop: Riveted Bangle Trio Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Sunday, May 26: 1-5pm Sunday, August 4: 1-5pm Learn to make a series of riveted bangles as you are introduced to basic metal working skills. You will learn metal forming, creating patterns with hammers, wire riveting, and different finishing techniques. Brass and copper will be provided with optional sterling silver upgrades available in class for an additional fee. Each student will leave with three finished bangles…
Find out more »Workshop: Roll Printed Sterling Ring Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Sunday, June 30: 2-4:30pm Wednesday, August 14: 6:30-9pm During this class, you will be introduced to basic silver working skills and the rolling mill as we each make a textured ring from sterling silver. You will learn texturing in the rolling mill, metal forming, filing, shaping, silver torch soldering, different finishing techniques and patinas. Each student will leave with their finished ring ready to wear…
Find out more »Workshop: Literary Cuff Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Thursday, June 27: 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, August 21: 6:30-8:30pm In this workshop, students will create a copper or brass cuff bracelet using stamping and hammering techniques to create various textures, words, or phrases. Come with a phrase, quote, or very short poem in mind (try to keep it around 20 words maximum) to stamp into your bracelet. Add a patina on the copper bracelet for an antiuqed look,…
Find out more »Workshop: Layered Enamel Necklace Choose from the following dates for your workshop when registering: Sunday, June 9: 2:00pm-5:00pm Thursday, August 22: 6:30-9:30pm Learn the art of copper enameling while you make a layered, domed necklace. We will cover basic sifting and layering techniques with access to a large selection of transparent and opaque colors. You will be firing your pieces in a 1500 degree kiln to allow the powdered glass enamel to fuse to the copper surfaces one layer at…
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Metal Stamping for a Cause Register now to select your 90 minute time slot! August 25th: 12:00pm-1:30pm 1:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm $10.00 Reservation Fee (due at registration) + Cost of Materials (priced a la carte, pay for what you make at the event) For the month of August, The Smithery will donate 25% of each registration for this event to the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation. The mission of the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation is to raise private funds to…
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Workshop Intensive: Lost Wax Casting Two Session Class Class meets two Sundays from 11:00am - 6:00pm with a lunch break each day. Sunday, September 1 Sunday, September 8 This technique intensive workshop is designed to give students a foundational understanding and experience of the lost wax casting process from wax carving to casting. Day 1: We will be going over the concepts of casting for creating sculptural jewelry. Instruction will be given to use various types of wax, and techniques…
Find out more »Workshop Intensive: Lost Wax Casting Two Session Class Class meets two Sundays from 11:00am - 6:00pm with a lunch break each day. Sunday, September 1 Sunday, September 8 This technique intensive workshop is designed to give students a foundational understanding and experience of the lost wax casting process from wax carving to casting. Day 1: We will be going over the concepts of casting for creating sculptural jewelry. Instruction will be given to use various types of wax, and techniques…
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