Metalsmithing

Jewelry, Metals, Copper, Brass, Silver

Metalsmithing encompasses rich historical traditions and contemporary approaches to fabricating with non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass and silver. Exploration of body adornment, jewelry and small sculptural forms are supported within the Metalsmithing program with an underlying focus on material and process. Students' personal artistic voices are fostered through a balance of conceptual, aesthetic and technical development in their work, bolstered by independent research and regular in-class critical discussion.

Tours of the UW Visual Arts facilities are available to prospective or current UW students who are interested in art and curious about how to become involved in the department.

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the metalsmithing experience

Students learn beginning skills including sawing, filing, piercing, rivets, soldering, patinas and hydraulic press forming. Intermediate and advanced Metalsmithing coursework builds on these basic skills by introducing more specialized techniques such as, enameling, lost-wax casting, complex fabrication, and hammer forming techniques. Professional practices including documentation, resume building, and exhibiting artwork are an integral part of upper-level Metalsmithing courses.

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Check out the FAQ for more information about Metalsmithing.

Photo credit: Blacksmithing student, ART 4330, Sculptural Practice, No Date

Blacksmithing student working with tools

Because it’s the perfect discipline! It relies on and incorporates elements from almost every other discipline to create meaningful, unique, and permanent objects. Problem solving, planning, drawing, sculpting, digital fabrication and so many more making methodologies can be involved in the process of metalsmithing.

Like all Art courses, Metalsmithing classes are held in the amazing Visual Arts Building on the east side of campus. The studio is on the second floor of the building

The course demands an in-person instruction model and is centered around hands-on learning. The Metalsmithing studio is well equipped with a huge variety of specialized equipment, and is a bright and beautiful space buzzing with activity.

The UW Visual Arts Department is structured for an interdisciplinary approach and therefor does not offer a Metalsmithing major, however, a Minor in Metalsmithing is available! Learn more by clicking the link.

No problem! Reach out to the course instructor for information about enrollment.

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Learn more about the Department of Visual Art scholarships and awards, events and opportunities, ways to get involved, and how to access campus resources.

Photo Credit: Student Metalsmithing work on display. no date

Glass case displaying metalsmith student work

UW Department of Visual Arts offers a variety of scholarships and awards to support Visual Art undergraduate students, including a Post-Undergraduate Assistantship (PUA).

The Department of Visual Arts has several student organizations (RSOs) welcoming all UW students to participate.

Visit the VA campus resource page to learn more about the range of resources available to support University of Wyoming students.

If you have further questions, please contact visualarts@uwyo.edu or call (307) 766-3269.