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MetalWerx @ the AIC: Riveted Bangle Bracelets
November 9, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: William Vanaria received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a
concentration in Jewelry & Metalsmithing in 2012. Afterwards, he spent time working within the jewelry industry
and volunteering as a teacher’s assistant for various art institutions. He found that the latter was much more
fulfilling, so he went on to further his education within the arts and to pursue a career in teaching. William
received his Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2016; once again
with a concentration in Jewelry & Metalsmithing.
Metalwerx + AIC Collaborative Workshops | FALL 2022
Learn a quick and easy way to make textured bangle bracelets! This course will focus on forming a stack of bangles utilizing copper and sterling silver. Students will texture and forge their metal into different shapes and patterns using numerous metal smithing hammers. The class will discuss a variety of hammer striking methods and how to best control your hammer mark! To finish, the class will learn how to close their bracelets using a “cold connection” technique known as riveting. Each bangle can be embellished with a different texture or designed as a uniform set. For more information and to register please follow the link here.
Cost: $75 (plus $25 materials fee)
Date: Wed, Nov 9 (6pm-9pm)
Instructor: William Vanaria
