Bangles + Charms

An ARIMAS Metal Lab workshop

Create a sculptural bangle with charm details in this beginner friendly ARIMAS Metal Lab workshop.

In this hands on adult jewelry class, students will shape, hammer, texture, finish, and personalize metal into a wearable piece made by hand. We’ll begin with a short visual introduction to sculptural jewelry and modern adornment, looking at how artists use line, movement, negative space, and the body to turn simple metal forms into wearable art.

This workshop is perfect for curious beginners, creative adults, friends, date nights, and anyone who wants to make something personal, stylish, and wearable in a small studio setting.

No jewelry experience is needed.

What You’ll Make

Each participant will create:

1 sculptural brass or copper bangle with charm details

Your bangle may include hammered texture, curved linework, stamped metal tags, bead or stone accents, chain details, jump rings, or small symbolic charm elements.

Some students may have time to complete an additional slim stacking bangle, but the main class project is one finished sculptural bangle with personalized charm details.

This class focuses on cold connections only, meaning no soldering, torches, or open flame will be used.

What You’ll Learn

Students will be introduced to beginner jewelry-making techniques including:

• Measuring and shaping a bangle
• Forming metal using mandrels and hand tools
• Hammering and texturing metal
• Filing and smoothing edges
• Creating simple charm accents
• Attaching elements with jump rings, wrapped loops, and other cold connections
• Hand-finishing and polishing your piece

What’s Included

All basic tools and materials are included.

Materials may include brass, copper, base-metal wire, charm blanks, beads, stones, chain, jump rings, and finishing supplies.

Class Details

Location: ARIMAS Studio at VIA, Center City Philadelphia
Age: Adults 18+
Length: 3 hours
Class size: Limited to 5 students
Experience level: Beginner friendly
Materials: Copper/brass included
Price: $100 founding class price

This is an in-person workshop. Nothing will be shipped.

Good to Know

Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Long hair should be tied back. This class involves light hammering, hand tools, and basic studio safety.

Because this is a small class with limited seats, please review the workshop and studio policies before registering.

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