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Metalsmithing Classes/Organizations/Societies

Nothing beats taking an "hands-on" metalmsithing class to learn how to form, fabricate, and solder metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. Here are a list of schools and also societies and organizations.
Penland School of Crafts
Located in North Carolina, this school is world renowned for it craft classes including metal work, glass, and all kinds of other media.
Colordao Academy of Silversmithing and Art Metal
This metalsmith shows how to do needle casting using supplies many jeweler makers already have in their shop. Excellent photos.
Bead and Bench
Class in all kinds are offered in a number of jewelry related techniques from this school in Washington state.
The Guild of Metalsmiths
Here's a recipe for a lubricant many metalsmiths might find helpful.
Metal Heart Jewelry
Operating out of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, this school offers classes designed to let you work at your won pace.
Jewelry Creations Workshop
Located in Miami, Florida, Jewelry Creations Workshop offers a variety of jewelry making classes in metal work, wire, and even beading.
Pouncing Rain Jewelry and Metal Working Center
Take classes in metal jewelry making and more at the Pouncing Rain Jewelry and Metal Working Center located in Bellingham, Washingon.
Whaley Studios
Whaley Studios offers workshops in stone setting, soldering, etching, and much more. Check out their site for updated workshop listings.

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