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Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center

Seattle, WA

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Danaca Design’s Metal Crafting Center is a joyful, non-competitive learning environment created for individuals eager to gain skills in jewelry design and the art of small scale, decorative metal working. The center is a combined workshop, classroom and gallery space providing a creative, well...

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Danaca Design’s Metal Crafting Center is a joyful, non-competitive learning environment created for individuals eager to gain skills in jewelry design and the art of small scale, decorative metal working. The center is a combined workshop, classroom and gallery space providing a creative, well equipped, and relaxed environment in which to learn, grow and meet like minded people. Founded by instructor/designer Dana Cassara, The Metal Crafting Center is a comfortable, well-lit and cheerful space designed to meet the increasing need for jewelry fabrication studios in the Seattle area.

Managed semi-cooperatively by both jewelry designers and work-study students, The Metal Crafting Center offers classes, mentored independent study, open studio hours, and a lovely store front gallery exhibiting both student and professional work. The center welcomes the accomplished artists, as well as the beginning student!

Classes and workshops focus on specific projects and are designed to present a variety of techniques. Some run on consecutive weeknights, some over the course of a weekend and some are just a few hours long. Class size is very limited, generally to eight people creating an intimate setting with intensive teacher student contact, as well as significant group interaction. The atmosphere fosters a sense of community and support among those participating. Private and team building classes are also available and can be designed and scheduled to accommodate any need. Materials are supplied in the cost of the beginning series classes and most of the workshops freeing students from the burden of sourcing materials.

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  • "Gerat Class!!"

      • 5/5 stars
    • burd

    Review of Beginning Jewelry Making: Total Immersion, January 21, 2009

    This was a terrific learning experience. Don't miss this class when it is offered again. So much learning and sooo much fun!

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    This was a terrific learning experience. Don't miss this class when it is offered again. So much learning and sooo much fun!

  • "Beginning Jewelry Making: Total Immersion"

      • 5/5 stars
    • Suzy
    • Seattle, WA

    Review of Beginning Jewelry Making: Total Immersion, October 14, 2008

    I can't imagine taking a more helpful or fun jewelry making class! My 17 year old daughter and I took the class from Dana this summer and had a FANTASTIC time! Dana has the rare ability to teach the proper way of handling and using equipment (and explaining the reasoning behind the rules), while keeping things fun and exciting. She also handles the inevitable mistakes with grace and patience. I would recommend this class to anyone-from total beginners to people with moderate jewelry making experience. Now I plan on doing the mentored independent study. I only wish there were more than 5 stars to give!

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    I can't imagine taking a more helpful or fun jewelry making class! My 17 year old daughter and I took the class from Dana this summer and had a FANTASTIC time! Dana has the rare ability to teach the proper way of handling and using equipment (and explaining the reasoning behind the rules), while keeping things fun and exciting. She also handles the inevitable mistakes with grace and patienc...

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