Why Learn Metalworking?
Have you ever imagined turning the inspiration in your mind into a piece of jewelry you can actually wear?
The charm of metalworking lies exactly in this—it allows ideas to become tangible creations.
From a simple piece of metal to a unique piece of jewelry, every step requires focus and patience, and because of that, each piece carries a story that belongs to you.
I’m Y, with over twenty years of experience in the metalworking industry.
I often say I am “untrained but endlessly curious” in metalworking—I want to try every technique, every material, because I believe the essence of creation lies in exploration.
Exploring the possibilities of different materials, experimenting with various techniques, and discovering how far you can go in your own creative journey. Here, you don’t need to be skilled at the start—you only need the courage to take the first step. Whether it’s the approachable warmth of brass or the delicate purity of silver, each metal offers a completely different experience.
When you complete your first piece with your own hands, you’ll feel the power of creation—a pride that belongs to every maker and the starting point for countless future creations.
These courses are offered in collaboration with the School of Continuing Education at Chinese Culture University. Beginners are welcome—no prior metalworking experience is required.
At the same time, we warmly invite makers from all backgrounds, or anyone interested in metal as a material, to find new inspiration and insights through the art of metalworking.
從零開始設計與製作黃銅飾品：打造你的第一件個人品牌作品
This is an introductory course for brass jewelry design beginners, starting with inspirational sketches and guiding you step-by-step to create your own handmade jewelry. In the course, you will learn basic metalworking techniques, including hands-on cutting, sawing, welding, and polishing, to create pieces with your own unique style. Finally, we will introduce simple material cost calculations and pricing concepts to help you understand how to transform your creations into marketable products. Suitable for anyone interested in design, handicrafts, and personal branding!
Advanced Brass Techniques in Practice: Jewelry Making from Texture Finishing to Three-Dimensional Shaping
Want to add depth and style to your jewelry creations? This course will take you from beginner to the world of three-dimensional brass art. You'll learn techniques such as hammering, rolling, fold-forming, round punching, and edging to create your own unique jewelry collection. From flat to three-dimensional, from single pieces to series, a series of practical exercises will help you develop more depth and vocabulary in your work, making it the perfect starting point for advanced creation and personal branding!
Natural Silhouettes: Silver Jewelry Workshop with Plant and Insect Themes
This is a hands-on silver jewelry making course inspired by natural plants and insects. Students will learn basic metalworking techniques such as sawing, welding, and riveting, and create their own jewelry pieces featuring moths, taro, ginkgo trees, and camellias, completing multiple earrings, rings, and necklaces. The 30-hour progressive course is suitable for beginners and those looking to improve their skills, building stylistic experience and creative confidence.
Bringing Jewelry to Life: Rivet Structure and Design Silver Jewelry Workshop
Using rivet techniques as the core, combined with hammering and melting techniques, this course will guide you to create movable and fixed metal jewelry without the need for welding. Starting with structural thinking, you will create five or more unique silver pieces, including earrings, necklaces, and rings, learning how to make jewelry "move" with rivets and achieving a connection between creativity and craftsmanship.
Shapes and Colors Under the Flames I: Workshop on Copper Enamel and Silver Inlay Jewelry
Let the flames melt colors, painting your own unique jewelry language on metal. "Shapes and Colors Under the Flame" focuses on copper enamel techniques, combining dry sieving, wet filling, filigree, and painting methods, paired with silver inlay frames to create a variety of professionally crafted jewelry pieces. 24 hours a day, we'll take you into the colorful world of enamel!
Shapes and Colors Under the Flame II: Advanced Enamel Techniques Workshop
Continuing from the "Colors and Forms Under the Flame" introductory enamel course, this course will guide students into the advanced world of enamel. Through 24 hours of professional learning, you will master four major techniques: enamel saturation, openwork enamel, welding fittings, and printed enamel. The course content not only covers the multi-layered expression of color but also incorporates metalworking techniques such as silver frame welding, openwork body, and alloy welding. Suitable for students interested in mastering color, upon completion of the course, you will be able to complete several personalized pieces and build your own advanced enamel portfolio.