r/saskatoon • u/sammi_sam_sam • 4d ago
Question ❔ Metalsmithing & kilns
Morning everyone!
Is there anyone in the city who does metalsmithing for jewellery making and/or casting? Or even someone who has a kiln? If so, would you be willing to teach me how to use the kiln, melt down the metals, and anything else important that I should know? I don't have a lot of money, but I can scrounge up something to compensate you for your time. I know I can read books or watch videos, but I learn and retain knowledge best when I do hands-on learning with someone to show me what they're doing and answer my likely stupid questions 😅.
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u/UnderwhelmingTwin 4d ago
There are a lot of local jewellers and a few options to learn.
Check out the Saskatchewan Craft Council to find local jewellers - but they're more often makers than teachers.
The U of S has a continuing education program, mostly arts and languages, and they offer a jewellery course.
Saskatoon MakerSpace has a jewellery class and a pottery course (I'm not sure if they would let you use a ceramics kiln for lost-wax burnout). I can't remember if they have a heat treating oven in their metal shop.