Jewelry & Fine Metals
Hydraulic Press: Add Texture & Dimension to Jewelry
Make three-dimensional shapes out of textured metal using acrylic dies in the hydraulic press.
Member$311.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$379.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sat, 1/24/2026 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Sun, 1/25/2026 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat, 1/24/2026 - Sun, 1/25/2026
About
Learning how to form metal using the hydraulic press opens new possibilities for your work! In this skills-focused class, you'll learn how to:
- Texture metal using the rolling mill.
- Create dimensional squares, diamonds, teardrops, and other shapes using pre-made silhouette dies in the hydraulic press.
- Cut your own silhouette dies out of cast acrylic.
- Cut metal shapes using pancake dies.
- Create high-relief forms with fine details using brass dies.
You can use the metal shapes that you textured and formed as is or enamel them at a later date.
Details
Skill Level: Beginning to intermediate.
Materials
- A $38 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the supplies you'll need.
- You should bring:
- An apron.
- Towels for drying metal and your hands.
- Safety glasses and magnifying glasses (or wear ones available in the studio).
Prerequisites
- You must have taken the Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class and Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch at BARN or equivalent classes elsewhere.
- You must be able to cut metal using a jeweler's saw and a bench shear, as well as anneal and file metal.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
- Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, dangling jewelry, scarves, or ties.
- Tie back beards. Tie back long hair in a bun.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Joan Hammond
Joan Hammond began working in metal in 1994, when she started taking metalsmithing classes as an antidote to documenting computer software. What she discovered was a medium that not only used her training in painting, printmaking, and ceramics, but also opened the possibilities of creating art that can be worn. Family artifacts and history, plants and animals, and the textiles and jewelry of non-Western cultures inspire her current work, which she executes using various fabrication techniques, including chasing and repoussé.
Hammond exhibits locally and nationally. Her work has been published in Metalsmith magazine’s Exhibition in Print. She is a member of the Seattle Metals Guild and an active volunteer and instructor at BARN.
Hammond exhibits locally and nationally. Her work has been published in Metalsmith magazine’s Exhibition in Print. She is a member of the Seattle Metals Guild and an active volunteer and instructor at BARN.
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