• SilverWorks Studio 1 Entry
    welcome!
    your smithing journey begins here
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    studio 2
    boasting advanced tools, studio 2 is a smithing playground!

About SilverWorks

SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings over 40 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a kind jewelry creations or sign up for one of her popular classes and workshops.

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About Glen Echo Park

SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is located in historic Glen Echo Park and is a Sole Proprietorship owned by artist Blair Anderson. Glen Echo Park is owned by the National Park Service. Programs are produced in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc., the National Park Service and Montgomery County.

Upcoming classes

Here are upcoming classes currently scheduled at SilverWorks

Feb 07
A collection of beginner jewelry projects
For Beginners

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop.

One session on Feb 07
10:30 am-4:30 pm
FULL!
Feb 12
Fingers pushing a cabochon stone into a silver bezel
Grow Your Skills

In this 2-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone.

Two sessions (Feb 12, Feb 13)
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Feb 14
A silver pendant made with precious metal clay
For Beginners

Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Students complete 3 or more pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and firing.

Two sessions (Feb 14, Feb 15)
10:30 am-2:30 pm
FULL!
Feb 21
silver rings and wire bracelet with green bezel-set stones
Grow Your Skills

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone.

One session on Feb 21
10:30 am-4:30 pm
FULL!
Feb 21
Copper chainmaille
For Beginners, The Romantics

Learn the ancient art of Chainmaille weaving. At the completion of this introductory course, students will be able to complete the Byzantine weave to make bracelets and necklaces.

One session on Feb 21
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Only 3 seats left!
Mar 05
Students taking a class at SilverWorks
For Beginners

In this beginner level two day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques . Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch soldering, sawing, forging, and texturing.

Two sessions (Mar 05, Mar 06)
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Mar 14
A collection of beginner jewelry projects
For Beginners

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop.

One session on Mar 14
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Mar 19
silver rings and wire bracelet with green bezel-set stones
Grow Your Skills

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone.

One session on Mar 19, Mar 20
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Mar 21
silver chain with star cut-out charms and citrine
Grow Your Skills

Improve your soldering skills exponentially with this deep dive into making solder connections. This class will cover 4 different types of soldering:

One session on Mar 21
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Apr 11
Enameling samples
For Beginners, Jewelry Expressions

Learn how to apply and embellish jewelry pieces with colorful enamel. Basic techniques are introduced such as sifting powdered enamel and kiln firing.

Two sessions (Apr 11, Apr 12)
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Apr 18
A collection of beginner jewelry projects
For Beginners

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop.

One session on Apr 18
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Apr 26
a copper and silver riveted bracelet
Silver Passport Series

Expand your design horizons without solder. Cold Connections allow the silversmith to join two materials without using heat. One type of cold connect is the rivet.

One session on Apr 26
10:30 am-4:30 pm
May 09
A collection of beginner jewelry projects
For Beginners

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop.

One session on May 09
10:30 am-4:30 pm
May 16
Copper chainmaille
For Beginners, The Romantics

Learn the ancient art of Chainmaille weaving. At the completion of this introductory course, students will be able to complete the Byzantine weave to make bracelets and necklaces.

One session on May 16
10:30 am-4:30 pm
May 17
Silver Passport Series

Keum Boo is the ancient Korean surface technique of bonding 24k gold foil over silver. It enhances the perceived value of jewelry with the addition of gold accents.

One session on May 17
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun 11
Students taking a class at SilverWorks
For Beginners

In this beginner level two day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques . Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch soldering, sawing, forging, and texturing.

Two sessions (Jun 11, Jun 12)
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Jun 20
A collection of sterling silver findings
Silver Passport Series

Findings are all those little “fiddly bits” that finish a good design. Hooks, toggles, ear wires and pin backs can all be created from scratch to make your original designs truly original.

One session on Jun 20
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun 22
A young girl working on a jewelry project
Camps

Be immersed in this traditional craft in the unique environment of a working artist’s studio. Learn from practicing studio artist, Blair Anderson a hands on approach to silversmithing techniques.

Five sessions (Jun 22, Jun 23, Jun 24, Jun 25, Jun 26)
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Jun 27
A silver pendant made with precious metal clay
For Beginners

Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Students complete 3 or more pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and firing.

Two sessions (Jun 27, Jun 28)
10:30 am-2:00 pm
Jul 05
Silver with an embossed pattern
For Beginners

Learn the foundational skills of silver fabrication techniques in this intensive 5 week course.

Five sessions (Jul 05, Jul 12, Jul 19, Jul 26, Aug 02)
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Jul 09
silver rings and wire bracelet with green bezel-set stones
Grow Your Skills

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone.

One session on Jul 09, Jul 10
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Jul 11
silver rings and wire bracelet with green bezel-set stones
Grow Your Skills

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone.

One session on Jul 11
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Jul 11
Enameling examples
For Beginners, Jewelry Expressions

Discover the mysterious world of transparent enamels. Work on copper, fine silver and sterling silver.

Two sessions (Jul 11, Jul 12)
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Jul 25
A collection of beginner jewelry projects
For Beginners

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop.

One session on Jul 25
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Aug 01
silver hollow beads
The Romantics

Craft sterling silver beads to wear on a cord or wire. You will learn the process of making hollow spheres and cylinders. Make the beads uniquely yours with texturing techniques.

One session on Aug 01
10:30 am-4:30 pm
Aug 15
A wire woven ring with a yellow stone
The Romantics

Weaving wire creates a lovely metal “fabric” to incorporate into your jewelry designs. In this workshop, learn a basic wire weave and how to solder the weave to make a ring.

One session on Aug 15
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Aug 16
Blue wax and carving tools
For Beginners

Learn the time honored craft of Lost Wax. You will learn to sculpt a ring or pendant (your choice) out of wax with two techniques, addition and reduction (carving & melting).

Three sessions (Aug 16, Aug 23, Aug 30)
10:30 am-1:30 pm
Aug 22
A collection of beginner jewelry projects
For Beginners

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop.

One session on Aug 22
10:30 am-4:30 pm

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