About
OStudioworks is a unique destination for art workshops taught by Nicole Ohayon and both established and emerging artists in addition to creating commissioned art.
Whether discovering a brand new passion, refining a talent or expanding your creative repertoire, this cozy studio is a place that fosters creativity, encourages self-expression and is sensitive to the needs of the individual and to the dynamics of a group. It is a place to collaborate, comfortably stretch the boundaries of your imagination and create magnificent works! Our jewelry making classes, ring making classes and workshops range from silversmithing, metalsmithing, wedding bands, 14k gold rings, bezel setting rings, wax carving, claw setting irregular stones, stacking rings, metal etching, cold connections, metal embossing and many other art forms.
It is a joy for me to share metalsmithing techniques and collaborate on creative ideas with each person, I love seeing how people light up when you see what you can do with little to no experience. Come in as a beginner or if you have previous experience and would like to refresh and build your skill set. It has been a continued pleasure to teach classes & workshops with students who have happily left here with a new found creative skill set, to continue their journey in metalsmithing as a hobby and/or start their own business. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about commissioned art pieces or classes/workshops, I’m happy to get you started on your metalsmithing journey!
Artist Statement
At the core of work & life is experimentation… experimentation w/ matter & spirit, w/ material & self…where the alchemist would take matter; the alchemist must also go, from prima materia to philosopher’s stone, from lead to gold, from here to wisdom…fire, water, air, acid; all the elements transform…then; imprint the self; w/ markers, nail polish, w/ resistance…allow to dissolve, allow chance, allow risk…then; at the right time, the right temperature, that perfect point of transformation…all processes are unique…each a personal & archetypal experience…each piece is unique, capturing the growth of self experimentation.
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Come and immerse yourself in a fun 2-day workshop of basic and intermediate metalsmithing techniques! This workshop is heavily technique driven in teaching the How & Why of what we are doing and encouraging creativity. All you need is interest and patience as you'll be guided along. Learn how to manipulate metal to create jewelry through demonstrations and hands-on work focusing on the proper techniques needed to build a strong foundation for the metal arts. Fabricated metal work will be designed on paper and translated into copper and/or brass with the guidance of the instructor. Participants will use hand and power tools and will learn the fundamentals of sawing, filing, hammering, shaping, texturing, torch control, multiple soldering techniques and patination. You will leave with at least 2 finished polished pieces with multiple parts and possibilities are pendants, medallions, keychain, earrings and experimentation with metal. This workshop has a maximum of 4 students and will include all materials/consumables and use of all tools/equipment.
Participants must be at least 18 yrs old. No prior experience is necessary. Workshop sign-ups are per person. Please sign up at least 48hours in advance or email to see if theres availability. If you are signing up with friend(s) it's recommended to purchase together to confirm availability of spots open. Once sign up is received you will be sent additional workshop info within 24hrs to the email you signed up with on PayPal (please make sure your info is up to date and check your junk/spam folders if you don't see email in inbox), please reply to that email. (you do not have to have a Paypal account to sign up, multiple payment options are available) Please Contact the studio if you don't see a date that accommodates your schedule or for any other questions prior to signing up.
Tuesday & Wednesday or Saturday & Sunday
10am-2pm
$230 ~ 8hrs
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Located in Los Angeles, Ca 90031 exact address is given out with appointment or workshop sign up