Meta'l Jewelry Studio

Meta'l Jewelry Studio was founded in the summer of 2024 with a vision to create an inspiring, creative haven for metal artists of all levels. We proudly opened our doors and began hosting our first classes and workshops in 2025—a milestone made possible through a foundational partnership with the NMSU STEM Outreach department. This collaboration allows us to offer fully funded classes and workshops to K-12 students, teachers, and families, ensuring the metal arts remain accessible to the next generation of makers.

Since our launch, we’ve been committed to fostering a love for metalsmithing, providing exceptional education, and opening our specialized studio and professional tools to the wider community. We are especially proud to have expanded our reach through the DD (Developmental Disabilities) Waiver program, ensuring our space is truly inclusive.

Over the years, we’ve had the joy of hosting vibrant local organizations, including the NMSU Metals Club, Nature Friends, Women Who Explore, and the Las Cruces Metals Guild. While our roots and equipment are tailored for dedicated metalsmithing, we actively celebrate interdisciplinary creativity and welcome diverse materials and practices into our space.

Our extensive collection of tools and equipment is meticulously maintained and organized to support all your metalsmithing endeavors:

Our studio is fully equipped to support your creative journey—whether you're soldering your first ring or building a complex piece. The space features seven student benches with individual Foredom Flex Shafts, a dedicated ventilation room for safe processing, and organized tool hubs designed for smooth collaboration. For larger groups, our main table easily expands for workshops, design sessions, and community meetings.

Crucially, our space is powered by seven wonderful studio monitors who keep our doors open for Open Studio time, bringing a wealth of expertise, encouragement, and guidance to our makers. From basic fundamentals to advanced metalsmithing, we provide the tools, space, and supportive team to help your craft thrive.

Tools and Equipment

Main Room

Basic hand-fabrication tools
Stone setting hand tools
Forming and raising steel stakes
Specialty Hammers (Riveting, chasing, nylon, rawhide, brass, planishing, raising)
Pattern stamps
Heavy duty and bench vices
50 lb Anvil
Steel Bench Blocks
Various steel mandrels
6" guillotine shear
Beverly Shear
Drill Press
Hydraulic Press and various attachments/dies
Ring Stretcher
Steel pattern plates
Rolling mill

Ventilation Room

Two enameling kilns
Polishing machine
Laser Cutter (Coming soon!)
4-flask burnout kiln
Vacuum Cast/Investment machine
2-3 station soldering table
Acetylene torches
Pickle and salt-water etching station
Sand-casting flasks and sand
Ingot molds
Salt-water Etching Set Up
Powder Coating Set up (Coming Soon!)

Sink Room

Magnetic tumbler
Rotary tumbler
Ultrasonic cleaner
Dedicated sink station
Brass Brushes
Various glass measuring vessels and containers