We are a learning center offering classes and workshops in metalsmithing, jewelry making and general art classes.
06/21/2026
Had a fun day in my Sterling Silver Earrings class for Lifelong Learning U of U today. Funny how most of the students were feelin’ the copper 🧡 I think I missed getting pictures of a couple other pairs, but happy I got these 🙂
Thursday night at the Smithery is always a good time.
Alison Antelman is coming to the Smithery for 2 workshops! She’ll start with Tubing Technical August 5-6. This is a great opportunity to learn how to make and shape tubing, create a hinged pendant, and set a trillion stone! Follow it up with her Considering Clasps workshop August 7-9.
05/07/2026
We’re playing hookie again tomorrow morning! But we’ll be back for 6-9pm
Join Stephanie Ritchie of for two new workshops! Alternative Materials in Jewelry (think outside the box!) - coming up in May 19th, and Body or Work - let Stephanie help you get started on creating a cohesive collection! - coming up in June.
No open studio this morning but we will be open tonight 6-9pm
Some highlights from our Spiculums and Sandstone Casting workshops with . We learned and laughed so much! Thanks, Matagi, for sharing your knowledge and skills.
So. Many. Spiculums. Day two of Spiculums with Matagi Sorensen. It’s amazing to see the progress and creativity. is an excellent instructor. We’re so thrilled to be able to offer this workshop to our students and to see the initial frustrations, the ah-hah moments, and then the happy faces when those last curves of a complex design emerge and actualize. So satisfying!
NEW CLASS ✨ Alternative Materials in Jewelry with Stephanie Ritchie of
Ready to shake up your materials game? In this hands-on workshop at Salt City Smithery, we’re stepping outside of traditional metals to explore creative, unexpected materials in jewelry making.
Think beyond silver + gold—experiment with a mix of materials, textures, and techniques to create pieces that feel fresh, personal, and a little unconventional. This class is all about pushing boundaries and expanding what jewelry can be.
Perfect for curious beginners and experienced makers alike—come play, experiment, and leave with something uniquely yours.
🔗 Register through the link in bio
Intro to enamels is back with 🔥✨
Join us at Salt City Smithery for a weekend of color, fire, and glass-on-metal magic.
In this beginner-friendly, two-day workshop (May 2–3), you’ll learn how to fuse enamel to metal using both traditional and modern techniques—think kiln work, torch firing, and building vibrant surfaces from the ground up.
No experience needed—just show up ready to experiment, play with color, and leave with your own enameled pieces 🔥
🗓 Saturday & Sunday, May 2–3
🎨 All skill levels welcome
⚡ Spots are limited
Sign up through the link in bio and come melt some glass with us 💥