Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology
Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology
2026 Metalmorphosis: The Art of Filing & Texturing
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
This class will cover everything from basic to advanced. Not everyone is intermediate or advanced in every area of metalsmithing. Come to class ready to absorb and implement what you are ready for. Somethings may be too advanced and others easy. There is something for everyone.
The skill requirements are:
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a willingness to put aside what you’ve previously learned and try it a different way. You can always go back to your way, but how will you know if this is better unless you try it for awhile. We all have confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance. All I ask is you leave that at the door.
In order to get the most out of the online workshop process, you'll need the following tech:
A high-speed Internet connection. The faster the better but at a minimum you need 5mbs upload and download speeds. You can test your internet speed here. (https://www.speedtest.net/)
A computer, laptop, or mobile device with current operating system installed. System requirements for the Zoom videoconferencing platform are here. (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-requirements-for-Windows-macOS-and-Linux)
Familiarity and the app installed for Zoom. Please install the app and make sure you understand how to use it prior to our first class. If you have never attended a Zoom class, you may want to go to You Tube and watch a few videos (look for 2026 versions). I would also log on a little early to make sure you do not have any issues.
Zoom participant tutorials can be found here; (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-video-tutorials)