Do you want to try jewelry-making? This weekend workshop is a great place to start. Participants will learn basic metalsmithing techniques such as sanding, sawing, filing, drilling, forming, surface embellishment, soldering, and patination with non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass at the beginning of the workshop. After understanding the materials and tools, participants will make a couple of sterling silver rings on the second day out of sheet and wire. A simple bezel setting to attach a cabochon stone is also introduced. Attend with your friends or family members to make special rings to take home and have a great weekend in the UW-Stout Metals lab Saturday through Sunday. All materials, as well as lunch and snacks on both days, are provided. Individual lodging in a campus dorm for one night is available for additional cost. Learn more about what you will gain during the workshop below, and register no later than July 18!
workshop At A Glance
August 1 – 2, 2026
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM
In-Person
On-Campus
Applied Arts 101
Cost
Varies - See below for details & discounts!
What will you gain?
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Comprehend properties of non-ferrous metals
- Understand relevant safety issues when working with metals
- Utilize basic metalsmithing processes of sawing, soldering, bezel stone setting, surface embellishment, and polishing
- Produce a one-of-a kind ring that reflects personal style
- Identify the artistic expression and artisanship in metalwork
Who should enroll?
This course is designed for anyone interested in jewelry arts, metalworking, or unique surface design. Whether you are a beginner looking for a new hobby or an artist wanting to add color to your metalwork, this weekend format provides the intensive instruction and lab time needed to succeed.
What will it cost?
Workshop Only:
- Early Bird Discount (Register by July 11, 2026): $629
- Stout Proud Discount (UW-Stout Faculty, Staff, Student, and Alumni Registration): $629
- Regular Registration: $789
Workshop with Lodging:
- Early Bird Discount with Individual Dorm Stay (Register by July 11, 2026): $689
- Stout Proud Discount with Individual Dorm Stay (UW-Stout Faculty, Staff, Student, and Alumni Registration): $689
- Regular Registration with Individual Dorm Stay: $849
Important Notes:
- REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 18, 2026.
- Food: Lunch and snacks will be provided on both days. Dietary restrictions should be noted in the registration form.
- Faculty/Staff/Students: Use your UW-Stout email when registering to receive discount.
- Alumni: Reach out to gieskingj@uwstout.edu to receive a discount code BEFORE completing the registration form.
- Waiting List: Class size is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible! We will have a waiting list and will notify you if a space opens up, in order of completed registration.
- FAQs: For information on Payment and Cancellation Policy, Disability Accommodations, and other issues, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Masako Onodera
Onodera utilizes craft techniques in her art and connects the audience emotionally to the materials and practices employed. Her creations suggest an experience of the body altered by the tactile and visual characteristics of the object.
Onodera was born in a suburb of Tokyo, Japan and move to the United States to pursue her education in art in 1999 after she has worked as a landscape architect in Tokyo for 8 years. Onodera’s art is exhibited nationally and internationally in curated and juried exhibitions such as Crafting Futures, Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO; SHADOW THEMES, Reinstein and Ross, New York, NY; and Jewelry Museum of Vicenza, Italy. Her work can be found in many private and public collections such as Toledo Museum of Art in OH, Mint Museum in NC, and Racine Art Museum in WI, and she is the recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award and a Mid-career Educational Endowment Scholarship from the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Her work is published in journals and books, such as Metalsmith Magazine, the Art Jewelry Today, the Lark 500 series, and ACTIVA from Design Deffusion Edizioni, Milan, Italy.
Professional Affiliations:
- Society of North American Goldsmith (2003, 2005~Present)
- American Craft Council (2003-Present)
- Michigan Silversmith Guild (2008-Present)
The parking lots closest to Applied Arts Building (building 19 in the Campus Map below) are Lot 18, Lot 29 and Lot 34.
Important Note:
Parking is free in all commuter lots after 4 pm on weekdays and on weekends (except reserved spaces).
If you would rather stay in a hotel than in an individual dorm room, consider these local options:
Best Western Plus
To book, contact the hotel directly.
Front Desk: 715-235-5664
Address: 320 Oak Ave, Menomonie, WI
Distance to Campus: 2.1 miles
Cobblestone Inn & Suites
To book, contact the hotel directly.
Front Desk: 715-233-0211
Address: 149 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI
Distance to Campus: .3 miles (five-minute walk to Memorial Student Center)
Hampton Inn & Suites
To book, contact the hotel directly.
Front Desk: 715-231-3030
Address: 2017 Stout St, Menomonie, WI
Distance to Campus: 2.1 miles