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Little Metal Foxes

Articulated Ring Workshop with Jeff de Boer, May 17 & 24, 2026

Articulated Ring Workshop with Jeff de Boer, May 17 & 24, 2026

$180.00 USD
$180.00 USD
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Sundays, May 17 & 24, 2026
12:00 - 3:00 pm, PDT

Instructor: Jeff de Boer

Join master metalsmith Jeff de Boer for an inspiring two-day online workshop exploring the art and mechanics of articulation. In this hands-on class, students will construct the same articulating ring Jeff has been sharing on social media—an elegant miniature mechanism that introduces the fundamentals of movement in metal.

Day One focuses on fabrication. Jeff guides participants step-by-step through layout, cutting, forming, and assembly techniques used to create a fully functioning articulated ring.

Day Two expands into theory and imagination. Jeff demonstrates a range of related mechanisms from jewellery and historical armour, discussing how movement can be designed, controlled, and expressed. Participants will experiment with sketches and small prototypes, exploring how these principles can be applied to their own creative projects.

This class is ideal for jewellers, armour enthusiasts, and curious makers who want to add motion and storytelling to their work. All skill levels are welcome—only a sense of adventure and a love of tiny mechanical marvels is required.

All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.

You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class. The Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.

The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.

Supply List for Students

Use the links below to purchase any supplies you don't already have for your class. This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.

Recommended Materials

Students will need the included patterns for the articulating ring available in the "My Courses" section of the website.

Basic jewellery tools, saw, files, drill, ring mandrel, emery paper

  • Ability to anneal metal/ torch.
  • Metal forming stakes will be sown during the class.
  • 18 - 16-gauge solid brass escutcheon pins or rivets.
  • Ball hammers, rivet hammers, and mallets will be shown during the class.
  • 20-gauge and 24-gauge sheet, enough to make the parts for the ring.

Access to a photocopier or the ability to enlarge/reduce the pattern and print it to size the ring is required.

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