Introduction to Metalsmithing: Riveting
Sat, Sep 20
|Culver City Scout House
Start Making Jewelry! Learn how to make custom and personalized gifts out of metals on your very own using techniques that you can use at home with a few simple tools and supplies. ***Participants Must Be 18 Years of Age or Older***
Time & Location
Sep 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Culver City Scout House, 10866 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Guests
About the event
Discover how to create metal adornments using tools and materials that you can easily utilize at home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop will guide you through the process of joining metal components without the use of heat. You'll learn how to measure, drill, and secure metal pieces using wire rivets—a foundational cold-connection method used in jewelry and small-scale sculpture. Participants will gain confidence working with basic tools such as a jeweler's saw, files, drill, hammer, and metal stamps.
All materials and tools will be provided. No prior experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
What You’ll Learn:
Intro to metals and studio safety
How to create cold connections using wire rivets
Drilling and finishing techniques