Unlock your creativity with monthly challenges

The monthly challenges are designed to inspire, practice, and connect.

Discover new styles, hone your metalsmithing skills, and share your unique creations with fellow enthusiasts.

Benefits of participation

The monthly challenges offer a wealth of benefits to enrich your metalsmithing journey:

  • Inspire creativity and prompt you to create unique looks by exploring a wide variety of design, styles, and historical traits in jewelry.

  • Continued practice to refine your basic metalsmithing skills.

  • Receive valuable feedback and encouragement by sharing your creations with other members.

How the challenges work

Each month, a new challenge is presented with two or three suggestions to guide your creative process. These suggestions can include:

  • Specific basic techniques to master.

  • Certain materials to incorporate.

  • An inspiring theme to explore.

  • A specific era in jewelry fashion to draw inspiration from.

What makes these challenges fun and engaging?

  • They eliminate the common artistic hurdle of "What shall I make?" by providing clear starting points.

  • A monthly deadline encourages focus and removes procrastination.

  • Seeing everyone's creations at the end of the challenge fosters pride in accomplishment and admiration for others' creativity and workmanship.

Share your masterpieces

After successfully completing a challenge, we encourage all members to share their finished pieces! This is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Showcase your hard work and creativity.

  • Receive constructive feedback from fellow metalsmiths.

  • Inspire and be inspired by the diverse talents within our community.

Inspiration and support

To help you get started and succeed with each challenge, we provide valuable inspiration and support:

  • References to explore historical influences and learn about significant eras in jewelry design.

  • Current Trends: Examples and insights from current metalsmiths working with similar techniques, materials, or styles.

  • Access to additional learning opportunities through our Beyond the Basics classes.