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Time-Sensitive Courses & Events

These courses and Events are available for a limited time Only.
Flame Navigation, copper Eastern repoussé wall panel; WIP - the first round of chasing to refine my shapes

Beginning & Intermediate Eastern Repoussé

September 11, 2026 – March 31, 2026

Eastern repoussé and chasing is an ancient, time-honored technique that allows you to sculpt intricate designs directly into metal with unparalleled depth and precision.

Craft Meets Code: Metal Arts Guild San Francisco 75th anniversary symposium featuring speakers, Curtis Arima, Doug Bucci, Jennifer Altman, and Victoria Lansford

Craft Meets Code

October 17, 2026, Berkeley, California

Hear Victoria speak at Craft Meets Code, the 75th Anniversary Symposium of the Metal Arts Guild of San Francisco,

I’m taking the audience behind the scenes to explore the how and why of my engagement with history, as well as how I use research to inform my contemporary artwork. I’ll share my experience of what succeeds and surprises, as well as how my work combines ancient metalsmithing with 21st-century technology to open new doors for contemporary makers.

Sterling granulation workshop: Learn to fuse wire and granules onto seamless sterling tubing for beautiful bead creations.

Great-Granulation, an in-person, one-day workshop at Silvera Jewelry School

October 18, 2026, Berkeley, CA and online

There are in-person spots for this workshop (yes, with me in the flesh, in the same studio with you!) and a few online spots for those who can’t make it to Berkeley. (MAG members receive a discount.)

3D Filigree

Coming Fall, 2026

Unravel the Secrets of 3D Filigree to Create Stunning Sculptural Jewelry

Ongoing Courses

What Others Have to Say

“I want to say thank you to for all the hard work you do to share the wealth of knowledge that you have. The infusion of skills and hours of live help that you invest into our lives, well it’s beyond the $ amount we pay.  It is life changing.             Thank you!

Ruth Greening

Artist & Metalsmith

Judi Schwartz's Eastern Repoussé & Keum Boo Dragonfly Cuff Bracelet
Dragonfly Cuff Bracelet by Judi Schwartz

“Victoria, you are the Michael Bublé of teachers. When he’s on stage it’s all about the audience, not about him. His ego is nowhere to be found, and you teach the same way. 
You love what you do, and it comes through in your teaching. Thank you for that!”

Elisa Geraldine Brophy

Artist & Metalsmith

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