{"product_id":"copper-mesh-magic-sculptural-forms-containers-wearable-objects-with-jennifer-stenhouse-sept-19-2026","title":"Copper Mesh Magic Sculptural Forms, \u2028Containers \u0026 Wearable Objects with Jennifer Stenhouse, Sept. 19, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaturday, September 19, 2026 \u003cbr\u003e9:00 am - 1:00 pm PT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Jennifer Stenhouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the most exciting materials in the jewelry studio are also some of the most overlooked. Copper mesh is inexpensive, readily available, and incredibly versatile. Yet mesh can be transformed into elegant jewelry, sculptural forms, tiny containers, and lightweight hollow objects using the tools you probably already have in your studio. In this live online workshop, Jennifer Stenhouse of Little Metal Foxes will show you how to unlock the surprising potential of this humble material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn how to cut, shape, fold, dome, and sculpt copper mesh into strong three-dimensional forms using simple hand tools and basic soldering techniques. We’ll explore ways to stabilize structures through soldering and cold connections, create hollow and container forms, reinforce edges, and combine multiple layers to build both organic and geometric designs. Jennifer will share practical tips for controlling the material, creating clean finishes, increasing rigidity without adding unnecessary weight, and developing freeform shapes that would be difficult—or impossible—to create from solid sheet metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese techniques create beautiful finished jewelry and sculptural objects on their own, while also providing an excellent foundation for artists who may later wish to explore surface techniques such as enameling. By the end of class, you’ll have a collection of construction methods that can be adapted to earrings, pendants, brooches, vessels, and small sculptural forms—all while working with an affordable material and the tools already sitting on your bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re looking to expand your design vocabulary, create lightweight wearable art, or simply discover a new favorite material, you’ll leave inspired by the creative possibilities hidden within a simple sheet of copper mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll 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 \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/account\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMy Courses\u003c\/a\u003e\" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply List for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the links below to purchase any supplies you don't already have for your class. This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. 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