HANDBUILDING (limit - 16 students)
When: August 25 to December 8, 2025. Monday nights from 6-9 p.m.
Where: MSU Texas's Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Art, Ceramics Studio (C119)
Tuition: $350 (Includes all materials and firings)
Teacher: Pamela Möller
Please contact Steve Hilton at steve.hilton@msutexas.edu or (940) 397-4270 if you have any questions.
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WHEEL THROWING (pottery) (limit - 19 students)
When: August 25 to December 8, 2025. Monday nights from 6-9 p.m.
Where: MSU Texas’s Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Art, Ceramics Studio (C119)
Tuition: $350 (Includes all materials and firings)
Teacher: Aimee Marcinko
Please contact Steve Hilton at steve.hilton@msutexas.edu or (940) 397-4270 if you have any questions.
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BLACKSMITHING 1
When: Wednesdays - 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12 from 6:00 - 8:50 pm. (2025)
Where: MSU’s Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts, Sculpture Studio (C114).
Tuition: $360 (Includes basic materials and tools)
Teacher: Joshua Taylor
Maximum Enrollment: 3
Description: This course is designed to give students an introduction to blacksmithing and develop basic forging skills. Over the course of six weeks, students will be guided through forging a small hook, a chisel, a punch and drift, and finally using those tools to make a bottle opener. The instructor will demonstrate each project and then provide guidance to the students as they complete each one. Typically, there are one or two classes at the end of the course for a student led project in which the instructor will assist and guide the student. The course will cover very basic differences in mild steel and carbon steel, as well as heat treating methods for hardening carbon steel.
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Please contact Gina Inman at gina.inman@msutexas.edu or (940) 397-4264 if you have any questions.
BLACKSMITHING 2
When: Wednesdays - 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, from 6:00 - 8:50 pm. (2025)
Where: MSU’s Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts, Sculpture Studio (C114).
Tuition: $360 (Includes basic materials and tools)
Teacher: Joshua Taylor
Maximum Enrollment: 3
Description: This course is designed for student with some knowledge of forging techniques, but it is not a requirement. Over the course of six weeks the instructor will demonstrate and guide each student on developing skills in designing a knife by creating a template, forging high carbon steel to the shape of that design, including forging a point, forging bevels to the cutting edge, forging a distal taper in the blade and tang (handle area of the knife), heat treatment of the knife, attaching and shaping a handle, and final finishing of the knife. The knife made in the course will be a “brute de forge” finish and will require minimal grinding to complete. The intent for this style of knife being taught in the course is so that minimal tools would be needed on the part of the student if they wish to continue knife making after the end of the course. Additionally this style of knife is a great way to visually see the results of hand hammering techniques and areas for future improvement.
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Please contact Gina Inman at gina.inman@msutexas.edu or (940) 397-4264 if you have any questions.
COMMUNITY ART CLASS IN BASIC METALS
When: Tuesdays - 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, from 6:00 - 8:50 pm. (2025)
Tuition: $360
Teacher: Marion Helmick
Maximum Enrollment: 7
Description: This course offers an introduction to metalsmithing and jewelry making, providing students with hands-on experience in fundamental techniques. Through guided instruction, Participants will learn essential skills such as cutting, piercing, texturing, and small-scale metal fabrication, including cold connections and the use of various tools and shop equipment. Emphasis is placed on design, craftsmanship, and creative expression, ensuring students build confidence in the craft of metalsmithing.
Marion Helmick is originally from Marblehead, Massachusetts, and has lived in Texas for the past 25 years. She served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. A dedicated metalsmith artisan, Marion works primarily with nonferrous metals such as copper, brass, and nickel silver. In addition to metalwork, she has explored a variety of other art forms, including acrylic painting, fused glass, and resin. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Occupational Education and Training from Wayland Baptist University in 2012.
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Please contact Gina Inman at gina.inman@msutexas.edu or (940) 397-4264 if you have any questions.
COMMUNITY ART CLASS IN ADVANCED METALS
When: Thursdays - 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. (2025)
Tuition: $360
Teacher: Robert Dove
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Description: Robert Dove grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas and pursued his talent by taking jewelry making and design from Paris College in Paris, Texas. He graduated in 1971. Robert has been designing and making custom jewelry since 1972 creating unique and high-quality jewelry. Robert along with his wife Kay has operated Dove's Jewelers for many years. One of his many accomplishments, he was a six-time first place winner at Cowboy True competition consisting of buckles, bracelets and necklaces. He was featured in Cowboy & Indians Magazine for his other well know talent for his Art.
This class is an introductory course in metalsmithing and jewelry making. Students will learn small metal fabrication techniques including cold connections, soldering, bezel stone setting, etc. along with use of tools and shop equipment. Also lost wax process will be offered.
Please contact Gina Inman at gina.inman@msutexas.edu or (940) 397-4264 if you have any questions.
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