Think you’ve already learned the basics?
You might have — but were you taught why they matter?
Most metalsmiths (even advanced ones) never get a clear, thoughtful introduction to foundational skills like sawing, piercing, measuring, and filing. Instead, they're rushed through them in service of finishing a project.
The result? You end up skipping the small stuff that secretly matters most
This class is a reset — not a step backward.
We’ll slow things down to get it right, so you can finally build the kind of precision, flow, and trust in your hands that every great metalsmith relies on.
Join us for 2 LIVE online sessions, perfect for all schedules. Can’t make it? No problem - access recordings within hours after the LIVE class until August 18th (EOD). You’ll have plenty of time to watch, play, ask questions on the private group, get answers, rewatch and try again!
In approximately 7-8 hours of highly detailed demos, we’ll cover a wide variety of techniques from basic to advanced. We’ll explore ways to work smarter, more efficient, and more joyfully.
There will be bonus content as well that is pre-recorded. We’ll cover ergonomics, tools, and bench/organization tips.
— they put a cap on how far you can go
You might think you’ve “done the basics.”
But if you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure why your work doesn’t look or feel quite right — the problem isn’t your creativity.
It’s your foundation.
Let’s talk about what changes when you revisit the core skills with fresh eyes, expert guidance, and real intention:
📌 You’ll Create More — and Fix Less
Before: You spend more time cleaning up mistakes than making the piece you imagined.
After: Your saw cuts are clean, your layout is precise, and your solder seams fit like a glove. Less rework, more making.
📌 Your Work Will Finally “Feel Finished”
Before: You complete a piece, but something is just… off.
After: Every detail clicks into place. Edges are clean. Holes are centered. The result feels polished and professional — because it is.
📌 You’ll Replace Hesitation With Confidence
Before: You avoid certain steps or tools because they always go sideways.
After: You know how and why things work — and that confidence shows up in your hands and your final piece.
📌 You’ll Stop Comparing and Start Trusting Yourself
Before: You scroll Instagram and wonder why your work doesn’t look like theirs.
After: You understand how to create with intention, not imitation. Your style, your voice, executed with control and clarity.
📌 You’ll Unlock New Possibilities
Before: You hit a wall — same techniques, same results.
After: Mastery of the small stuff gives you freedom to grow into big ideas. You don’t just follow patterns — you invent your own.
📌 You’ll Finally Feel Ready to Share — or Sell
Before: You hesitate to show your work because it’s “not quite good enough.”
After: You know your construction is solid, your finish is clean, and your details hold up. You’re ready to put it out there — proudly.
How to avoid uneven or jagged edges
Harder to file cleanly
Makes solder seams unreliable or messy
How to saw more precise shapes
Components won’t fit together
Symmetry is off, especially in mirrored designs
How to avoid breaking blades often
Leads to fear or avoidance of sawing altogether
Wastes time and materials
How to minimize surface damage
Scratches from slipping or rocking the saw
Adds unnecessary cleanup and polishing time
How to avoid fatigue + pain
Poor posture or technique can cause hand/wrist strain
Makes longer sessions unsustainable
How to avoid drilling off-center or crooked holes
Stones, rivets, or connections won’t align
Ruins symmetry in earrings or layered pieces
How to stop drilling oversized or uneven holes
Rivets are loose
Prongs or bezels don’t fit snugly
More cleanup needed before soldering
How to avoid damaging tools or bits
Using dull bits or wrong speeds kills drills quickly
Can mar your metal surface
AND soooo many tips and tricks! My student’s favorite part that they rave about!
Get ready to step into the transformative art of sawing and piercing — the gateway to unlocking true creative control in metalwork. This isn’t just a class — it’s a Metalmorphosis of your foundational skills.
In this immersive experience, we’ll slow down and sharpen up — revealing the often-overlooked techniques that separate rushed makers from confident metalsmiths. With each clean cut and deliberate curve, you’ll gain more than skill; you’ll gain the power to shape your ideas with precision and pride.
This is where raw sheet becomes story, where line becomes form, and where your hands begin to work in harmony with your vision.
If you’ve ever sensed that something was missing in your technique — this is it.
Join us in The Art of Sawing & Piercing and reclaim the quiet mastery that lives in the details.
Your transformation starts at the blade.
👉 Enrollment starts Tuesday, June 10th at 8am Pacific – Let your Metalmorphosis begin
And if that's not enough, I've got even more in store for you! When I teach there is never enough time to deliver everything I want to share with you. So I will be releasing to you, as a BONUS, several pre-recorded videos of important support materials.
But there's more! You'll also receive an exclusive invitation to join our closed/private group. Here, we'll engage in live and recorded discussions, fostering a vibrant community of like-minded artisans.
Your access to me will extend for six months after the class. As a group of beginner to advanced artist as, we can continue to support each other long after the class concludes.
My ultimate goal is for you to complete this class not only with a wealth of new techniques and knowledge but also overflowing with inspiration and creativity. Your toolbox will be brimming with new tools, and I can't wait to witness what you'll create with these newfound skills and insights. The journey ahead promises to be truly remarkable!
4pm Pacific Time
4pm Pacific Time
I find that it’s hard to classify a person as a beginner or intermediate student. You might be intermediate in some areas and beginners in others. This class is for anyone wanting to brush up on or learn sawing and piercing.
Take what you are ready for and let the rest go. You don’t need to master all things presented. It’s perfectly okay to take a class and be able to implement 30-40% of it and then as you practice that, you can try the remaining 60% of the material.
My best advice is to attend live classes and be engaged. Take excellent notes. Within 48 hours revisit the class or your notes. Things that do not make sense need a revisit. You’ll then have the video to watch it again. Post your questions on the private Ask & Answer FB Group and try to make a little progress every day during that month.
It is live AND recorded. Live sessions will be through Zoom. Recordings will be posted within 8-12 hours (or as soon as we can get them up) to the Online Learning Platform. Catch up when you can and post your questions on the Private Ask & Answer FB Group. You have 6 months to get all your questions answered and 60 days (August 17th End of Day) to watch the videos as many times as you’d like.
Within 8-12 hours the classes will be uploaded to the Online Learning Platform. You will be able to view the classes there 24/7 for 60 days or until August 17th EOD. They are not downloadable. If you need extra time, it is available for a monthly fee of $50. Expiration of viewing extension time will be announced with a one month notice.
All classes are held at 4pm PT
4pm PT/ 5pm MT/ 6pm CT/ 7pm ET/ Midnight London
2 Sessions:
June 16th and June 18th
**You do not need to be present for any or all of the LIVE classes. The classes will be posted to the online learning center for you to watch anytime that is convenient for you. You’ll have plenty of time between classes to catch up and you can ask any questions on the group which I will promptly answer.
There may be additional impromptu LIVE videos and recorded videos broadcast and posted on our Group.
You’ll get real time live classes with the best possible broadcasting equipment including 8 high resolution, 4k, cutting edge cameras and the best mic on the market. You’ll have different views to watch because seeing my hands is as important as seeing the up close surface fusing or a solder join flowing. Often in class you can never see the details from 6-10 feet away. So in many ways an online class is better. Plus you are at your own bench or in the comfort of your own home. You’ll have all your tools and be able to replicate it better because muscle memory in your studio at your bench is superior. Watch and rewatch. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and as you review your notes, if there is a question between sessions, I’ll be on call to answer them!
There is no torch required for this class.
After you sign up, you’ll have access to a comprehensive tool and supply list.
These are tools that I personally use. You might have something similar and that’s fine. You do not need to buy all the things, however I have been in so many classes where one of the tools the instructor used often was not on the list. I felt that my ability to do the task was hindered because I didn’t have it. So all my fave tools for the task will be on the list and if you want to wait to see if you want to buy it, that’s fine.
Please remember that I used to own a jewelry tool and supply company for 10 years and was a senior instructor for Rio Grande. So I feel like I have tried nearly every tool possible. I probably bought it too. I don’t recommend tools unless I know they are the best. Sometimes it an inexpensive tool and sometimes it’s costly. If it saves me time and makes the job enjoyable, it’s a good tool. I know that down the road I can sell them because good tools increase in value.
There is a kit for this class that contains my own invented tools for you to apply your new skills. It will also include a few tools for you to try that you may not have had an opportunity to use.
You won’t need any metals as I will be providing that.
There will be basic hand tools and equipment, and I’ll show you some tools that you may want to acquire but are not required to buy.
You will want a some burs and drill bits, but again those will be in the tool list, once enrolled. They are probably something you already have in your toolbox!