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2016


2016 Classes: Lessons Learned

November 14, 2016

We think it’s safe to say that the experiment was a success! In 2016, we decided to offer more classes in the studio. Initially, this was an idea to help balance the workload/family life as Richelle learns how to run a small business while simultaneously bringing up baby. What she didn’t expect was the lesson […]

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Places Ring: Italian Lake

August 24, 2016

Remember that marathon ring for my sister in law? Well, my sister in law from the other side of the family liked it, too! This prompted my brother to request one for her birthday earlier this summer. Taking the concept of a place, I suggested Italian Lake, where they were married. Rather than using an […]

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Discount on Fall Classes Ends Sept 1

August 23, 2016

Back to school got you in a craze? Plan to set aside some “me-time” by taking a metalworking class at the metalledwith studio. Our Fall line up includes: October 8th, 10am. Workshop: Stoneset Ring October 20th, 6PM. Make-and-Take: Hammered Earrings (Soldering) November 3rd, 6PM. Make-and-Take: Torch Enameling We offer intimate classes with one-on-one instruction included. […]

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Metal Etching Recap

August 4, 2016

On July 16, we held a workshop on Metal Etching with the saltwater technique. We had fun and a full house with six talented participants! From backgrounds in etching for printmaking, jewelry artists on the side and day jobs as health coaches, transportation managers, native plant gardeners and in the behavioral health field, our participants have […]

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ATC Trophies

July 1, 2016

Want to know what makes for a dream project for this conservationist and artist? Having the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) approach me to help them create a trophy. Each year, ATC coordinates the Appalachian Trail Garlic Mustard Challenge where groups of volunteers compete to remove the most garlic mustard (Alliara petiolata) from along the trail. The good […]

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Welcome, Mary!

June 20, 2016

Mary is our summer intern, here to learn about the inner workings of a small business.  She hopes to have a business of her own someday.  Mary is interested in the culinary arts, especially baking and pastry.  In the future she plans to have her own bakery.  But for now she attends Carlisle High School […]

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Stoneset Ring Recap

May 28, 2016

On May 19th, a group of us came together at the metalledwith studio for the make-and-take stoneset ring class. There were six participants and together we formed a ring, soldered on a bezel cup and set semi precious gemstones inside. The studio is small, which makes things intimate but also leads to great fun while […]

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Marathon Ring

April 25, 2016

This year’s Boston Marathon was a special one. My sister in law, Alyssa Dourte, ran for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their Boston Team in Training! We were and are so proud of her efforts on and off the track. I knew I wanted to commemorate the event, but the Boston Athletic Association’s logo is […]

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Class Schedule: March-July 2016

April 3, 2016

Consider awakening your inner artist this summer by taking a class (or two!) at the metalledwith studio in Boiling Springs, PA. Classes begin in March and run through the end of July. Space is limited. Click on the links below for additional details and descriptions. March 10th, 6pm. Make-and-Take: Torch Enamel Necklace March 19th, 9am. […]

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