April Wood | Wednesday | 1:00 - 4:00pm | July 29 - August 19 

Signup Deadline July 8

Etching has been used by metalsmiths to decorate objects since the Middle Ages. Through a chemical process etching adds depth and texture to jewelry and metal objects, allowing an exciting variety of surfaces to be produced. In this class students will explore the modern process of electrolytic etching with a variety of metals and resists. Various techniques and applications, including photo, transfer, and free-form etching will be covered. Patinas and surface treatments to enhance etched surfaces will be explored as well. Students will come out of the class with a variety of samples and at least one completed piece of jewelry.

No experience necessary. Materials kit provided. Registration includes a $50 materials fee.

Students will need an internet connection as this class will be taught online via Zoom.

Tuition and fees for classes at the Baltimore Jewelry Center are subsidized in large part by grants and contributions from our community. The rate that we charge for each class covers only 60% of the true cost to run the class. In an effort to more equitably fund our classes and encourage more donations to subsidize our programs, we are now pricing classes on a sliding scale. If you are able to do so, please consider paying a higher rate for your class. The difference you pay will be considered a donation and you will be issued a donation receipt.

Please note that as of March 14, 2021 the state of Maryland instituted a sales tax on "digital products" which includes online classes.