Since 2015, Scott Fowler has been providing aspiring jewelers and metalsmiths with affordable classes at his studio in Brooklyn. Scott has experimented with numerous design styles over the years and, after developing a signature style that combines classic shapes with a modern twist, is proud to offer his support and expertise to others in the form of high-quality jewelry making classes. The four-day Intro to Jewelry Casting workshop focuses on the lost wax casting technique. Here, students will learn how to make their own gold or silver jewelry by pouring molten metal into a carved wax mold. This class is a great introduction to jewelry making for anybody that wants to learn more about the topic.
There is also a beginner-friendly Metalsmithing workshop that teaches safe practices when working with tools like soldering torches, hammers, jeweler’s saws, and pliers. For more experienced students, the Advanced Jewelry Casting program could be an excellent choice. This program focuses on wax manipulation and carving techniques. It is a four-week program that students can attend multiple times, since there is a lot of room for flexibility in what each student chooses to create. The advanced class also introduces topics and tools like vacuum casting, wax pens, a mini lathe, and allows students to be more independent in processes like operating a torch or loading a kiln.
Classes at Bushwick Jewelry Casting have received large amounts of positive feedback from former students. Scott frequently receives high praise for being knowledgeable and flexible, offering extra guidance to beginners while letting more advanced students have the independence they need to thrive. Many students also appreciated Scott’s focus on safety in the workshop, reporting it made them feel comfortable when learning new skills. Students also felt that the hands-on approach helped them feel more confident in their own abilities and many people shared that they would recommend these workshops to other aspiring jewelers.
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