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Say hello to The Metalsmith Academy: a beginner-friendly, judgment-free space to learn how to make jewelry. Access all the training, tools, and support you need to create stunning, high-quality pieces like a pro - without worrying about sawing off your fingertips or setting your house on fire! The doors are open wide, join us inside today and let’s get started metalsmithing together…

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Personalized Support From Lucy Inside the Metalsmith Academy

We’ve Helped Over 8,000+ Students on Their Jewelry-Making Journey

(While Having a Tonne of Fun Along the Way)!

Hear what some of them had to say about the Metalsmith Academy:

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Susan Wells

Susan Wells

Anyone wanting to either start there jewelry making journey or progress further, this is the Course for you. In depth learning on every level. I can't stress enough how brilliant her classes are, you learn so much from her, and the creative kickstarters for me are always something that takes me out of my comfort zone. its a massively helpful online community, With every question answered super speedily.

Jessie Koh

Jessie Koh

Lucy is a gem of a teacher imparting valuable knowledge and patiently guiding you every step of the way, you can tell she genuinely wants the best for everyone. She makes you feel comfortable by creating a conducive environment for students to explore their creativity and hone their skills. I was sad when the class came to an end, it was an immensely enjoyable experience. I am looking forward to joining her next classes…

Melissa Clarke

Melissa Clarke

I discovered my love of jewelry making in early 2021 and found Lucy Walker’s Metalsmith Academy at the same time. Talk about the stars being in alignment for me as I went from absolute beginner to having the confidence to start my own handmade jewelry business within months. So empowering!! The course is brilliant with outstanding instruction - videos, handouts, step by step processes, super handy tips and more. The projects are motivating and well-sequenced to build skills steadily. The creative kickstarters are awesome for stretching your creativity - see my image. The encouragement from Lucy and her team and the other members is excellent and affirming. The course is excellent value for money and the opportunity to win prizes along the way is an added bonus. My only regret is that the Aussie/USD exchange rate is a killer. I finished much of the course content anyway, but am glad that Lucy shares a lot of content on YouTube so I still get my fix.

Rachel Carter

Rachel Carter

Prior to joining LWJA i was frustrated and trying to figure so much out all by myself. Now I've found my home and all the support I was looking for here at the academy. I've taken other classes online and in person but none compare to Lucy's clear instructions and extra close up video demonstrations. I'm still so surprised by how much value there is in the classes and the forum with Lucy's constant presence and mentorship alone. I am always able to get help with any project or skill whether it's from a class or not. Also, I've got access to Vennice's amazing rendering classes, all the free template and project exercises, vendor discount codes and so many more perks included in my membership! I've been a member for 3 years and continue to learn and find so much support from new classes, Lucy's mentorship on the forum and the community at LWJA. And the icing on the cake is Lucy's frequent give aways, awards and competition which have more than paid for my membership! I'm really lucky to have found such an amazing group to be a part of!

Claire Tasker

Claire Tasker

I joined Lucy’s metalsmith academy when it first opened and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. When I joined all I could make was simple silver rings, self taught. I really wanted to learn how to set gemstones and because of the clear, concise tutorials I can now flush set, bead set, prong set and bezel set! Before this I used to spend hours searching YouTube but there was either too much waffle ???? or not clear enough footage of what they were doing. And to top it off, everyone at the academy including members are so, so friendly ????????

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Are You Looking for a Fun and Fulfilling Outlet to Unleash Your Creative Side?

The fact that you’re here tells me that the idea of making your own jewelry has sparked something inside you. In all the demands of family, work, and life, you’re excited to have your own “thing”. Something that lets you expand your artistic skills, flex your creative muscles, express your unique personality… and maybe even make some extra money on the side!

You’re ready and raring to bring your passion to life, and start creating unique, high-quality pieces to wear and share with the world.

The only question is, where do you actually start?!

As a Metalsmithing Beginner, it’s Easy to Find Yourself Feeling a Little (or a Lot) STUCK

Perhaps you’ve already taken a local class or two, or you’ve DIY’d a few projects with the help of Youtube. Either way, you’ve now realized that if you really want to make progress (without sawing off your fingertips or burning your house down)...

You’re gonna need some more help.

There’s just so much unknown when it comes to getting started - from what materials you should be buying, to which tools you should be investing in, to what skills you should be focusing on mastering. The reality is, it can feel really dang tricky to try and figure it all out on your own!

Perhaps you’ve found yourself facing these common (and bloody annoying) challenges as you begin your jewelry-making journey…

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Have you spent time at jewelry-making classes, but your progress feels slow with so much time between sessions?

And you want to learn from home so you can get better faster…

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Is it lonely figuring out how to make jewelry from home?

And you want someone to just tell you how to set things up, where to start, and how to fix your (many) mistakes…

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the technical aspects and specialised tools of metalsmithing?

And you’re not sure what you should be investing in and how to use your gear effectively…

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Are you lacking structure to your learning, and feeling like you’re just consuming random content

And you want to know you’re actually getting better, and making progress as a jeweller…

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Are you sick of classes that make skills look so damn easy, but they just aren’t clicking?

And you just want to learn how to saw a damn straight line, and stop melting all your soldering attempts…

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Is something stopping you from picking up your tools at home and practising?

And you need help (aka. a kick up the ass) to force you to take action…

Perhaps you’ve even found yourself wondering if you’ve got what it takes to call yourself a jeweler, and actually create the pieces you’ve been pining for.

Before you throw it all in though, my friend, listen up…
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It is Possible to Create High-Quality Pieces of Jewelry That Are Totally Unique

Even if you have no experience! Imagine bringing those pieces you can see in your mind to life - and doing it with skill and precision, so they don’t fall apart! You can create stunning, heirloom jewelry that can be treasured for a lifetime by yourself, your loved ones, or your customers.

You just need the right training to uncomplicate your learning, and empower you to master the skills and techniques of a professional jeweler. The problem is, not all training is made equally! And if you’re like most home-artists, you probably feel as if you’ve tried every avenue to learn to make jewelry.

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Maybe you’ve already tried to learn from things like…

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Homemade Youtube tutorials that waffle-on and waste your time, without delivering any truly useful information.

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Online courses that are helpful but feel a bit unprofessional - whether it’s your tutors hands blocking the view, out of focus shots, or just a lack of clear structure. 

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In-person classes that set your inspiration on fire with fancy tools and fun designs, but what you learn is hard to translate into your own studio. 

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Books or downloadable guides that are outdated, and hard to visualize without seeing the techniques in action.

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Facebook groups that are full of ego…you know the ones right? Where you’re terrified to ask a question without a pile on from more experienced folks who don’t remember what it was like to be just starting out.

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Your own trial and error, wasting thousands of dollars in materials, tools and time down the drain, with no way to level-up your skills. 

Sound familiar? It can be so frustrating when you just want to get better! The reality is though, so many of the classes, Youtube videos and how-to guides out there simply aren’t geared for your success…

To Get Started Making Jewelry With Confidence,

You Need to Learn More Than the How. You Need the Why.

These online courses and in-person classes may contain useful information you can replicate for one design… but unless you’ve got the WHY behind each technique, you won’t be able to take what you’ve learned and design something unique to you.

After decades of experience in the jewelry industry, I’ve learned from some of the best-of-the-best jewelers (and honestly, probably some of the worst too!). And I’ve realized that information alone can’t turn you into the jewelry designer you’ve been hoping to become. Sure, in today’s online world, you can search Google or Youtube for just about anything… but that’s actually the problem. There’s a whole heap of unqualified advice out there that’s offered up as jewelry gospel, and it’s hard to know who to listen to. Not to mention, working and learning in solitude can be super lonely!.

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You need a clear map of how to get from A-Z. You need guidance from an expert that isn’t full of ego. You need a supportive community to cheer you on, and help you find the ‘fun’ side.

When I realized just how hard that combination of training, support and community was hard to come by online, I knew I had to create it myself! And now, I can’t wait to invite you to join me inside, and experience the jewelry-making inspiration for yourself…

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Introducing: The Metalsmith Academy

Your judgment-free place to learn from pros, create with confidence, and connect with like-minded metalsmith enthusiasts!

Inside our value-packed online membership, you’ll find all the skills, steps, and tools you need to start making high-quality jewelry from home. Our meticulously detailed video lessons show the what and the why behind your creations, so you’ll be empowered to design and bring your very own creations to life. 

Through self-paced learning, you can fit your skill-building into your everyday life, and spend as little or as much time on each lesson as you want. Plus, with hands-on live support available, you can tap into advice from experts, and encouragement (or commiserations) from fellow students whenever you need that little extra boost. 

If you’re looking to get started metalsmithing and creating beautiful jewelry, you’re welcome inside! 

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Ready to Develop Your Epic Beginner Skills and Become Really Damn Good at Making Jewelry?

The Metalsmith Academy is the PERFECT place to start. As a beginner, you’ll find everything you need to:

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Design the Perfect Jewelry-Making Toolkit for Your Projects

Learn all about the jewelry-making tools you need (and the ones you don’t), including when to splurge and when to save, and what to hold off buying until later! More importantly, you’ll also learn how to use your tools effectively and safely to create stunning pieces.

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Master Basic Skills to Make Non-Basic Jewelry

Build a solid foundation of beginner jewelry-making techniques that you’ll carry with you forever. You’ll quickly learn to saw, solder, form, and finish your pieces like an absolute pro, so you can start wearing and sharing your very own jewelry with the world.

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Find Your Signature Style and Bring Your Designs to Life

Harness your basic skills, and develop your own signature style, so you can confidently craft stunning, professional, and high-quality pieces that are totally unique to you. Stand out amongst the crowd, with jewelry you’re so bloody proud of and can’t shut up about.

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Learning to Make High-Quality Jewelry is a Process, and Mistakes Are Inevitable!

If you’re currently hiding a drawer full of melted messes, there’s no shame here. In fact, you’re in good company - because no one is born knowing how to create stunning, high-quality jewelry worthy of wearing or sharing with others. By learning the right skills in the right order though, you can avoid (most!) of the common mistakes, and feel confident creating your own simple and intricate pieces much sooner!

That’s Why Our A-Z Student Roadmap Takes the Guesswork out of Your Journey

Just like in school, learning how to make jewelry is way easier when you have a clear plan to follow, and step-by-step guidance. The key to becoming a successful jeweler is to nail the basics first - it’s just like building a strong foundation for a house, but instead of bricks, it's sawing, filing skills and torch control that really matter!

So while our classes seem frivolously fun and creative, we know what we’re doing. We’re setting you up for success with those essential basic skills, but also the skills you’re going to need in the future too - when you’re a real rockstar jeweler!

Click through each stage to take a closer look at what you’ll learn inside our A-Z Roadmap.

STAGE 1

Apprentice Smith

Master the basic metalsmithing tools and techniques you need to kickstart your journey with confidence.

STAGE 2

Emerging Artisan

Up the ante, get creative, and advance to the next level of beginner jewelry-making skills like soldering, and finishing.

STAGE 3

Gem Setter

Add stones and gems to your pieces like a pro, and open the door to a whole new world of design possibilities. 

STAGE 4

Advanced Artisan

Get creative with stone setting, and be empowered to design and craft all kinds of unique rings, bracelets, necklaces and more.  

STAGE 5

Jewelry Virtuoso

Put the fancy pants on all the skills you’ve learned so far, and conquer expert-level techniques to create unique, professional pieces. 

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Metalsmithing Fundamentals

Master the Basics: Learn Essential Metalsmithing Techniques and Tools to Kickstart Your Journey with Confidence

If you’ve ever asked, “Where the hell do I start with this jewelry-making stuff?!”... The answer is: right here! 
In Stage 1, you’ll work through 3 hands-on lessons, each showing you how to create one stunning piece of jewelry in detail. Inside these greater lessons, you’ll develop dozens of beginner skills that will be incredibly useful throughout your journey, making this a perfect place to start!
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Building on The Basics

Learn how to create a Spinner Ring, Linked Drop Earrings and a Sweat Soldered Bracelet

It’s time to up the ante, get creative, and conquer your soldering fears.

Advance to the next level of beginner jewelry-making with these 3 fun projects. These classes build on the skills you developed in Stage 1, and show you the what, how and why of a range of new techniques. 

Learn how to create a Spinner Ring
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Introduction to Stone Setting

Learn how to create a Bezel Set Pendant, Chunky Bezel Set Ring, and Prong Set Pendant

Open the door to a whole new world of design possibilities as you add stunning stones and gems to your jewelry like a pro. These classes will empower you with the techniques you need to create high-quality pieces that don’t fall apart - including the tools and supplies you need (and which ones you don’t!) 
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Stone Setting Intermediate

Learn how to create a Flush Set Pendant, Octopus Set Ring, and Tube Set Ring

Get even more creative with your stone setting, and start designing the high-quality pieces of jewelry you’ve always envisioned creating in your head. These skills will empower you to design and craft all kinds of unique rings, bracelets, necklaces and more. 
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Stone Setting Getting Fancy

Learn How to Create an Oval Brilliant Cut, How to Set a Princess Cut Stone, and Prong Setting for Round Brilliant Cuts

Get fancy with your new mastered stone setting skills, and try your hand at some seriously stunning creations! This final stage will guide you step-by-step through expert-level skills, and give you every opportunity to try, practice, and improve until you’ve mastered them! 
Learn How to Create an Oval Brilliant Cut
The A-Z Roadmap makes your journey to jewelry-making as uncomplicated and fun as possible! You’ll start creating stunning pieces and developing your unique style from the very beginning.
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Find Everything You’ll Need to Hone Your Skills and Get Unstuck in Your Jewelry Making

Spend a little time in The Metalsmith Academy, and you’ll be empowered to:
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Get Started With Metalsmithing (Without Losing Your Sanity or Fingertips).

Learn all the basic techniques, essential tools, and safety tips you need to know to become a confident metalsmith. We’ll help you lay a strong foundation of skills like sawing, filing, and soldering to carry through the rest of your journey.

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Get Started With Metalsmithing (Without Losing Your Sanity or Fingertips).

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Master, Modify and DIY Your Own Tools to Make Your Creations (and life) Easier.

Do as the jewelers do, and make your tools work for you. Master the beginner, intermediate, and advanced tools you need to make any project - you’ll even learn how to modify and create your own tools to perfectly fit your needs. 

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Master, Modify and DIY Your Own Tools to Make Your Creations (and life) Easier.

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Challenge Your Creativity With the Support of Peers (who can give you a kick up the backside if you need it!)

Stop dreaming about the day you become a skilled, confident jewelry-maker and take your progress into your own hands with modifiable projects to suit your style, templates galore, and creative challenges to push you in the right direction.

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Challenge Your Creativity With the Support of Peers (who can give you a kick up the backside if you need it!)

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Master the Soldering Skills You Need For Every Step Along Your Journey - From Beginner to Pro-Level.

Get addicted to soldering as you progress through projects and develop your skills. Level up from simple chunky chains, to unique cuff bracelets, to linked-drop earrings (aka soldering hell) and emerge on the other side as a soldering rockstar! 

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Master the Soldering Skills You Need For Every Step Along Your Journey - From Beginner to Pro-Level.

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Learn the Skills You Need to Make and Set Bezels With a Perfect Finish Every Time. 

From your very first setting project, to advanced bezels for fancy shapes using bezel blocks, you’ll learn to master it all. You’ll be shocked at how quickly your skills and creativity advance with every bezel setting project you tackle.

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Learn the Skills You Need to Make and Set Bezels With a Perfect Finish Every Time. 

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Up Your Stone Setting Game Beyond the Basics With Intermediate and Advanced Classes.

Master skills like flush setting, bezel setting, bead setting, octopus setting and more. You’ll learn every step to construct the setting and finish the final piece to a professional level (no hack jobs here!) 

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Up Your Stone Setting Game Beyond the Basics With Intermediate and Advanced Classes.

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Develop Your Own Unique Setting Styles that are Strong, Professional and High-Quality.

Whether you want crisp perfection with your settings, or fun, organic styles, you’ll learn how to do them all. Add a splash of fancy pants to standard setting styles, explore new techniques, learn how to use gold on a budget, and so much more.

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Develop Your Own Unique Setting Styles that are Strong, Professional and High-Quality.

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Become Bat Sh*# Crazy About Texturing and Finishing in all Its Forms (in a good way…)

Whether you’re aiming for the perfect polish, or to explore some unique textures, you’ll learn it all in obsessive detail. Learn how easy it can be to finish and texture dazzling, professional-looking pieces even if you’re a total beginner.

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Become Bat Sh*# Crazy About Texturing and Finishing in all Its Forms (in a good way…)

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Create Epic Rings and Put Your Own Spin on The World’s Most Popular Piece of Jewelry.

From simple metal bands to show-stopping multi-stone rings, you’ll develop all the know-how you need to create stunning rings like a pro. Push your soldering skills to the next level, and confidently work with more advanced metals and stones.

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Create Epic Rings and Put Your Own Spin on The World’s Most Popular Piece of Jewelry.

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Create Earrings For Everyone - From Hoops, to Drop Earrings, to Simple Studs and More.

From beginner creations, to advanced designs (that make you proud as punch), you’ll master it all. You’ll be shocked at how easy it can be to create beautiful, simple earrings that look amazing! 

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Create Earrings For Everyone - From Hoops, to Drop Earrings, to Simple Studs and More.

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Bring Your Designs to Life With Stunning Renders - Any Stone, Any Metal, Any Texture. 

Getting inspired is one thing, but getting those designs down on paper is another! We’ll show you how to realistically draw and render any piece you can imagine.  

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Bring Your Designs to Life With Stunning Renders - Any Stone, Any Metal, Any Texture. 

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Sculpt, Form and Finish All The Unique and Creative Projects Your Heart Desires 

Discover the essential techniques every jeweler must master. Become proficient with the fundamental tools needed to form, file, and sculpt your way to creating jewelry as unique as you are. 

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Sculpt, Form and Finish All The Unique and Creative Projects Your Heart Desires

Inside The Metalsmith Academy, no skill is too hard and no technique is outside your wheelhouse. We’re confident you’ll have what you need to master it all… and most importantly, to actually have fun while you’re doing it!
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Each Class Inside The Academy is Made up of Everything You Need:

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Crystal Clear Videos

Enjoy beautifully shot, engaging videos that never block your view (no seriously, we’re obsessive about that!). Each video will help you understand scale, see exactly how the jewelry-making tools are used, and take you up close and personal with all the nitty-gritty details.
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Detailed Explanations

In order to help you to truly ‘get it’ and translate these lessons to your own unique designs, we ensure you understand not only the how but also the why. Don’t worry though, we also pledge that all our videos are as waffle-free as possible - packed only with the need-to-know info you’ll actually use. 
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Full Color Handouts

We all learn in different ways, which is why every course is accompanied by a detailed handout with up to 150 pages of glorious full-cover photos. That way, you can get the practice in and refresh your knowledge even when you don’t have time to sit and watch a video. 

You Won’t Just Find the Tools & Training You Need Inside the Metalsmith Academy…

You’ll Also Find the Support You Need for Every Step Along the Way

You’ll be learning from myself and my small-but-mighty team - experts with decades of jewelry-making experience. I’ve trained with some of the best-of-the-best artisans around the world (from New York, to Australia, to the UK and more), and I’m not holding anything back to help you on your journey too! Inside our courses, handouts, and in our interactive member forum, you can build your skills, practice among peers, and ask any questions that pop up along the way.

And while we’ll always be here to cheer you on and help skyrocket you forward…
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The Real Gems of the Metalsmith Academy Are the People You’ll Meet Inside

Like-minded metalsmith enthusiasts who are living their dream of creating stunning jewelry - one melted, shame-free mistake at a time! Your fellow members will make your jewelry-making experience fun, and inspire you like nothing else to design the pieces you’re dreaming of creating.

There’s no ego, no pretentiousness, and no drama inside our community - just a fun, enjoyable, and empowering place to unleash your inner jewelry maker!

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Here’s a Snapshot of What Else You’ll Have Access to Inside

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Practice Projects

Downloadable project handouts dialing into one single project in step-by-step detail. Each project builds on the skills you’ve learned in our classes, but in a fresh and unique way.

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Creative Kickstarters

Every couple of months, you’ll be able to join us for a brand new challenge! But what's a challenge without some ass-kicking prizes? (Seriously, think GRS MicroBlock and you're in the right ballpark!)

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Template Packs

If you're feeling a little lost for inspiration, have no fear, we have templates galore for you to use however you like - zero credit required!

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Resource Library

Need a solution to the problems causing you drama? These fast and furious videos are created to answer your questions and get you back on track.

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Supplier Discounts

Gesswein, Otto Frei, Durston Tools, Pepe USA and SC Studios.... just some of the suppliers giving our members exclusive discounts!

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Direct Forum Help

Every morning Lucy and Vennice are over in the forums helping solve your dramas. If you need help, or just love a good gossip over coffee, this is the place to be.

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As a special thank you for committing your next 365 days to creating jewelry inside our cool club, we're shipping out the next 50 members a fun gift!

This beautiful Firestarters apron was designed by our very own creative wizard, Vennice. Every stitch, strap, and detail has been road-tested to perfection. The result? A bench apron that’s stylish, comfy, ultra-sturdy, and of course… fire retardant.

I’ve been wearing mine for months, and it handles all the jewelry-making chaos with ease. Easy tie waist (comfy af), heavy-duty cotton (no flimsy feel), and easy to just chuck in the wash when things get messy.

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We Never Hide the Fine Print

When signing up, remember that this is a membership – just like Netflix, but for cool jewelers. It’s a recurring fee and not a one-time payment, but we promise, we’ll never make you jump through hoops to cancel your plan. 

When you sign up today, you’ll get your first 7 days FREE as a way to dip your toes in, and try out your membership. Then after that, you’ll be charged your monthly or annual fee. Don’t worry though, if you didn’t quite get a chance to get all the goodness out of your membership that you wanted to, you’ll also get an additional 7-day money-back guarantee. Just get in touch with our team before you hit the 7-day mark of your paid membership, and we’ll refund your first payment, no drama. 

That means you can try out the Metalsmith Academy risk-free for the first 14 days! 

Meet Your Instructors Inside the Metalsmith Academy:

Hola, I’m Lucy!

Founder of Lucy Walker Jewelry, Self-Proclaimed Crossfit Box Champ, Dog Mum, and Wearer of a Bunch of Other Hats

A bit about me…. Well, I’m originally from Sheffield, England, but I have a serious love for travelling which is awesome because that’s given me the chance to live in some spectacular places around the world. I’ve worked as a jeweler in the US, UK, and Australia before coming to Malaysia. I’ve also lived in the Philippines for a year and a half and seem to spend half my life in Bangkok (the land of gemstones!)

Obviously my passion in life is jewelry, but fun fact: I rarely wear it. When I’m not working hard at the bench, I’m generally at my local CrossFit Box or playing with the doggos, so jewelry is generally just worn on special occasions for me.

Well, you know I don’t like to waffle, so let’s leave it there. Besides, I’m more interested in you! So once you’re all signed up, why not head on over to the forums and introduce yourself.

Hi Guys! I’m Vennice Aw

My love in life is design!

I’ve been working as a jewelry designer for over 5 years now, since graduating from Birmingham School of Jewelry in the UK where I first met Lucy 8 years ago! Before joining Lucy Walker Jewelry, I worked for one of Malaysia’s top jewelry houses, working on one-of-a-kind custom pieces for some incredibly rich customers – The gemstones we used were what dreams are made of!

When it comes to design, I really feel like both hand rendering using various mediums, and computer aided design have their places and I enjoy working with both. What’s most important for me isn’t what we use to design, but how to get inspired. For me, inspiration is everywhere from the obvious such as a beautiful flower, to sitting in a bar and admiring the beautiful long legs on a bar stool! It’s all about just learning to look, and that’s what I hope to share here with you guys.

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me travelling, going for a run, cooking or playing with the dogs of course! They’re the real bosses of our studio!

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So, What Sets the Metalsmith Academy Apart? 

(Well actually, a whole damn lot!)

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Down to Earth, No BS, Straight-to-the-Point Kind of Teachers

We’re not keen on wasting your time with unhelpful tangents or waffley stories. When you watch our classes, you’ll see that anything unhelpful is CUT during editing (except a cheeky joke here and there, of course). We pack our classes with actually useful information, broken into detail, with every step explained thoroughly.
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We Live by the Motto “There’s Always More Than One Way to Do Everything”

We never get overly excited about OUR way being best and only - instead, we show a variety ways to get the same outcome, so you can find the creative style that turns your lights on. Plus, we always share the WHY, not just the HOW, so you can understand the process to grow as a jeweler (not just learn to follow instructions).
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Access the Friendliest Community of Like-Minded Metalsmiths in the World

We all deserve a judgment-free place to expose our stashes of melted silver and ask the dumb questions, and still be welcomed with open arms - and that is our community! No matter where you are in your journey, you can tap into an endless supply of encouragement, ideas, inspiration (and commiserations!) as you complete each project and master your craft.
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Neurotically High-Quality Videos That Make it IMPOSSIBLE to Miss a Single Detail

Ever taken an online class, only to have your time wasted by an out-of-focus camera or the instructor's hands blocking the view? We go the extra mile to ensure this never happens, with every video we upload meticulously filmed and edited so you can see every step clearly. Learn faster as you easily follow along and try out your new skills from home alongside the classes.

Hear From These Brilliant Metalsmith Academy Members…

Over 200+ Reviews
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“I chose Lucy Walker Metalsmith Academy because of Lucy's high energy and engaging style. Now that I'm working my way through the "Roadmap" I'm finding that her teaching style is very detailed and I'm getting way better results than I ever have in other classes.

Although I've been taking classes off and on for 18 years, I've started at the beginning of the Roadmap. I'm practicing the basics and performing finishing techniques I never learned along the way. I love the way the online classes are structured. I can see what I need for the class in advance. Also, Lucy seems to anticipate my questions and answer them in the videos. The Community Forum is active and very supportive. I'm extremely happy to have joined the Metalsmith Academy.”

Kimberly Adams

So much to learn

I started with the academy on a two week free trial from something I saw on YouTube right after I decided I wanted to try metalsmithing. By the end I was signing up to be a full time member. The classes are extremely informative and while they do go through a specific project, all the tips, tricks and techniques in each class is truly invaluable. The best part in my opinion has to be the community. When you have a question, just ask and other members are right there to help with their own personal experience. Even after a little over a year of membership, I still have lots of classes to go through but I’ve learned so much! Highly recommend for anyone starting or trying to hone their skills.

Brandi Tracey

Why I love Lucy's Metalsmithing Academy

I have been a jewelry wire artist for the past 20 years, but metalsmithing has always been my dream. The schools were too far away, too much time from home, and too much money. I just figured it wasn't in my cards. I never thought I could learn so much right online. So many tutorials and the resources will get you well informed. There is always something new to learn! In her classes you will get all the information on tools, procedures and an a video of how to proceed. She is so far from boring. Learning to work with metal can be complex and frustrating, but seriously you forget about it when you watch her video's. She if informative, fun, and inspiring. I don't know what else to say, but go watch one, and check her school out. Don't wait if this is your dream, Lucy's school has everything to get you going.

Jorie Tonkinson

Don’t miss out on this community!

I have been a Metalsmith for over 20 years but i still have so much to learn! The Metalsmith Academy is a welcoming community for questions and shares, but also for learning! I have gotten so many tips and shortcuts and things i never knew! I love Lucy’s teaching style. Details and humor. Easy to follow. I highly recommend becoming a member! I joined the academy when it launched and will stick around!

Lisa Lehmann

I love Lucy's classes...

They are so clear with all the detail needed to acquire new skills. Plus they are wicked fun!! I especially love that we can browse and revisit as often as we like. The supporting handouts are so well done and clear. This is not easy to accomplish but Lucy and her team just get it right every time!

Shirley Taylor

The best online jewelry classes for beginners through advanced

Fantastic online classes for so many techniques! Lucy gets the best closeup shots to show you how it is supposed to look. I am a jewelry instructor myself yet I recommend Lucy to all my students

Laurie Union

I absolutely love the Metalsmith Academy…

…and of course Lucy too! She has a very down to earth, easy style of teaching,, she always shows you different ways to achieve the same results regardless of your tools, she is always adding new skills and projects and she is funny as hell, which keeps the learning fun. I also love that she repeatedly reminds you that there is no one way to do things or that her way is the “right “ way. Lucy also shows you what not to do and you can go back and rewatch as many times and whenever you want. For me that is important, as I suck at taking notes and I forget some of the fine details when I haven’t done a technique in a while. Can’t recommend the Metalsmith Academy enough!

Katie Nyborg

Joining Lucy Walker's Metalsmith Academy is one of the best decisions I made in my pursuit of metalsmithing.

If you are seriously wanting to up your metalsmithing skills, I would sign up and take her courses. Lucy and her team are incredible and diligently answer your questions with insight and constructive suggestions. The community they have created is mind-blowing!

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