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Deland Art & Metal Corp

Deland Art & Metal Corp fosters creativity through art and metalworking, providing a collaborative space for artists and the community to explore, learn, and create together. Their mission is to inspire artistic expression and community engagement.

SILVERSMITHING with Lainie Davia Four-Class Series at DAM Studio Saturdays in September (9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26) | 9am&ndash;1pm $400 for all four classes / $120 per individual class | Materials fee TBD Join Lainie another silversmithing series and continue to hone your skills. Beginners are always welcome, too! If you&#39;re just starting out, Lainie will set you off of the right path. And if you&#39;re already experienced, you&#39;ll definitely learn something amazing. We keep our class sizes small so that each student can learn and advance at their own pace.&nbsp; Spaces are limited - sign up now!&nbsp;

Silversmithing Series

COLD CONNECTIONS with Chris Darway One-Day Workshop at DAM Studio Sunday, September 20 | 10am&ndash;5pm | $199 (+$20 materials fee paid to Chris at class) Join master metalsmith Chris Darway for a hands-on introduction to cold connections &mdash; the art of joining metal without a torch. In this one-day class, you&#39;ll explore a full sampler of techniques including mushroom, tube, flush, and invisible rivets, as well as 8-80 machine screws, hex, slotted, and cap screws. You&#39;ll also learn how to make your own threaded wire and tap a hole using a die. Working in 1&quot; x 3&quot;, 20-gauge brass and copper sheet, you&#39;ll walk away with your own finished sampler plate as a reference piece. Chris Darway is an artist, metalsmith, teacher and designer with over 40 years experience in the field, formally trained in craft design at the Philadelphia College of Art. He has sold his work through galleries, shops, and craft shows over the years, and his work has been exhibited in Japan, Germany, and England. Longtime friends of DAM Studio, we&#39;re thrilled to welcome Chris back to teach!&nbsp; No prior cold-connection experience required &mdash; just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for hands-on metalwork. Space is limited &mdash; sign up today!

Cold Connections with Chris Darway

Delft Clay Casting Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 1:00&ndash;6:00 PM Class fee: $200 | Material fee (paid to instructor): $30 Limited to 6 students Join instructor Dennis Fair to learn a fast, low-tech way to turn your scrap sterling silver into something brand-new.&nbsp; Check out this <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DHhQ0XSxhPCc&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1-CDA7hbKlm1Lb-QSTvtTM" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">video</a> to get a sense of the process before class. Delft clay can make a detailed impression (a negative) of everyday objects, which are then filled with molten silver to recreate your object. Because the mold comes apart in two halves, this technique works best on flatter objects &mdash; items with two relatively simple faces rather than deep, three-dimensional detail. Coins, leaves, carved clay shapes, and flat charms or crosses are all good candidates; anything with undercuts or hollow, hidden detail won&#39;t release cleanly. Bring your own saw frame if you have a favorite - you&#39;ll use it to cut off the sprue and other imperfections. Otherwise, all tools and clay are provided for the day of class. The instructor will also have a small amount of scrap sterling silver available for purchase at market price. Students should plan to bring their own scrap silver or casting grain.

Delft Clay Workshop

Open Studio -&nbsp; Tuesdays and Fridays 12-5 pmSaturdays 1-6 pm. Thanks for coming!

Open Studio

Stacking RingsDAM Studio WorkshopSunday, August 9, 2026 1:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 PM3&ndash;6 students$120 + $25 supplies Want to make your own creation in the jewelry studio? In this hands-on studio workshop, you&#39;ll learn to solder sterling silver wire, form it into rings, and shape them using a steel die and hydraulic press &mdash; walking away with a set of beautiful, one-of-a-kind stacking rings you made yourself. You&#39;ll start by building three foundational rings to get comfortable with the tools and techniques, then explore a selection of fancy wire to create more intricate, detailed designs. The more you make, the more you discover your own style. Instructor Traci Remillard will have a variety of sterling silver wire available for purchase to keep the creativity going throughout the class.Supplies fee paid in cash or check to the instructor during class.

Stacking Rings Workshop

✨ Ready to create something beautiful? ✨ This four-class enamel series offers a chance to learn the basics of enamel jewelry, but small class sizes and instructor skill mean intermediate and advanced students will also gain a lot of knowledge. Come as you are and take your skills to the next level! Here&#39;s what we cover:🔥 Class 1 &ndash; July 12 &ndash; Beginning Enameling: Get comfortable working with enamels, copper, and the kiln.🔥 Class 2 &ndash; July 19 &ndash; Embedding Metals: Create stunning line designs with wire embedded right into your enamel pieces.🔥 Class 3 &ndash; July 26 &ndash; Cloisonn&eacute;: Learn to embed fine silver and fill the spaces with richly colored enamels.🔥 Class 4 &ndash; August 8 &ndash; Enamel Painting: Think watercolors &mdash; but on enamel. The results are gorgeous. Classes are kept intentionally small so you get one-on-one time with me whenever you need it. 🗓️ Class time: 1&ndash;5 PM (with extra time if needed)💰 Individual classes: $120 + $30 materials each💰 Full series: $400 + $30 materials per class Spots are limited &mdash; drop a comment, send me a message, or tag a friend who&#39;s been wanting to try something new! 🎨

Enameling Series

Introduction to Silversmithing&nbsp;Instructor: Lainie DaviaLearn the fundamentals of working in silver with lifelong jeweler Lainie Davia. Over four Saturday sessions, students will develop hands-on skills in soldering, sawing, fabrication, and basic stone setting. Small classes allow for students to work at their own pace.Saturdays | June 27, July 11, 18 &amp; 25 | 9:00 AM &ndash; 1:00 PM$120 per class | $400 for the full series (save $80)&nbsp;Materials fee: Silver $125 &middot; Copper $30Additional materials may be purchased; prices vary based on current price of silver/copper.&nbsp;

Intro to Silversmithing

Deland Art &amp; Metal Corp. (DAM Studio) is a nonprofit community metal art studio tucked inside Artisan Alley in Historic DeLand, Florida. We offer open studio time, classes, and workshops in silversmithing, enameling, lapidary, and other metal arts. Memberships support access to tools, equipment, and a creative community for artists of all experience levels. Every dollar helps us keep our doors open and our benches busy!

Deland Art & Metal Corp. (DAM Studio) is a nonprofit community metal art studio tucked inside Artisan Alley in Historic DeLand, Florida. We offer open studio time, classes, and workshops in silversmithing, enameling, lapidary, and other metal arts. Memberships support access to tools, equipment, and a creative community for artists of all experience levels. Every dollar helps us keep our doors open and our benches busy!

Deland Art & Metal Corp's Memberships

Your gift supports a thriving creative community in Historic DeLand, FL. DeLand Art and Metal Studio is a nonprofit community studio where artists of all levels come to learn, create, and connect. Donations help us keep our equipment running, our doors open, and our benches full. Thank you for supporting the arts!

Your gift supports a thriving creative community in Historic DeLand, FL. DeLand Art and Metal Studio is a nonprofit community studio where artists of all levels come to learn, create, and connect. Donations help us keep our equipment running, our doors open, and our benches full. Thank you for supporting the arts!

Give the gift of hands-on making. A full sponsorship covers one year of DAM Studio membership ($75) plus a 10-pack of open studio passes (a $150 value) &mdash; giving a local artist real access to studio time, basic materials, shared tools, and a welcoming community to explore silversmithing, enameling, lapidary, and more. 🎨 Your gift removes the biggest barrier to getting started: cost. By sponsoring a membership, you&#39;re helping keep DeLand Art &amp; Metal Corp open, active, and accessible to everyone who wants to create. 🔨

Give the gift of hands-on making. A full sponsorship covers one year of DAM Studio membership ($75) plus a 10-pack of open studio passes (a $150 value) — giving a local artist real access to studio time, basic materials, shared tools, and a welcoming community to explore silversmithing, enameling, lapidary, and more. 🎨Your gift removes the biggest barrier to getting started: cost. By sponsoring a membership, you're helping keep DeLand Art & Metal Corp open, active, and accessible to everyone who wants to create. 🔨

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Silversmithing with Lainie Davia Join us for a three-part silversmithing intensive at the DAM Studio. Whether you&#39;re picking up a torch for the first time or looking to sharpen skills you already have, Lainie keeps class sizes small so each student can progress at their own pace.Dates &amp; Times:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Friday, October 31 &mdash; 9 AM&ndash;1 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday, November 7 &mdash; 9 AM&ndash;1 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday, November 14 &mdash; 9 AM&ndash;5 PM (full day)</li></ul>What you&#39;ll learn: Intermediate students: This series builds from foundational technique into more advanced work. Skills you can advance into depending on your project include water casting, prong setting, texturing, and advanced soldering. Class projects include a pair of earrings, a ring, and a stone setting.Beginning students: &nbsp;New to silversmithing? This series is a great place to start. No experience necessary &mdash; Lainie will walk you through the fundamentals from day one, and by the end of the three sessions you&#39;ll have made your own earrings, a ring, and a set stone. Small class sizes mean plenty of one-on-one guidance as you go.Pricing:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Full series (all three days): $400</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Oct 31 &amp; Nov 7: $120</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nov 14: $220</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Materials fee: TBD depending on student needs and price of silver&nbsp;</li></ul>Spaces are limited &mdash; sign up early to reserve your spot.

Intermediate and Beginning Silversmithing

Welcome, one and all! Stop by during our upcoming Demo Day to see what the DAM Studio is all about. Many of our artists will be in-house, working at their benches and with the torches, kilns, and mills. You&#39;ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how they work and experience what a day at the studio is like. You can also see our upcoming classes, sign up for a studio membership, and buy a local, handmade gift for the holidays!

Free DEMO Day

Explore the art of inlay on stainless steel in a focused, hands-on session at Deland Art &amp; Metal Corp. This class is designed for members who want to expand their metal art and jewelry-making skills using durable, modern materials. 🎨 Guided by studio instructor Carol Zodrow, you&rsquo;ll learn practical techniques for cutting, fitting, and finishing inlay work, with time to practice at the bench. Your registration supports our local, nonprofit metal art studio and helps keep our creative workspace open to the community. 🔧

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