First Year faculty member Hee Chan Kim will be hosting an Intro to Non-Ferrous Metals + Cold Connections jewelry making workshop. In this workshop, students will be introduced to the basics of non-ferrous, hand-held metal working. Learn to cut, drill, saw, and sand Copper or Brass and create cold-connections though riveting to create a small object for your body.
Pre-Reqs:
● Completed online and hands-on components of Shop/Lab Safety Orientations:
- Making Center General Orientation
- This Specialty workshop does NOT require a Metal Shop Safety Orientation BUT you will not have access to the Non-Ferrous Metal Shop after the workshop unless you take a specific metal class and the safety orientation
Required materials/tools:
Please bring these with you to your workshop!
● Computer or Tablet to receive and open Student Workshop Hand-Out
● Sketchbook, Pencil, Sharpie, small metal ruler
● Appropriate attire: Close-toed leather shoes, no heels, Long jean pants (or thick
material)
Provided materials/tools:
These materials/tools are provided for you!
● Materials: Brass and Copper Sheets, Rods, Acrylic, Sand Paper (80-1200)
● Tools/Equipment: Metal ruler, Calipers, Marking tool, Compass (both
sharp), Jewelry saw + saw blade (#0, #2), Saw wax, Twisted blade (for
plexi-glass cutting), Center punch, Drill bit set, Steel bench block, Riveting
hammer, Flex shaft and accessory, Bench drill press, Metal shear etc.
Important Note: This workshop is at capacity. If you sign up for this workshop you MUST attend both sessions. If you have signed up but can no longer make it to both please reach out to parsonsfirstyear@newschool.edu as soon as possible.
Monday & Wednesday, March 9 & 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM on both days
Location: Parsons East Building, 25 E 13th St , 4th Floor (Metal Shop)
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the host Hee Chan Kim, (kimh2@newschool.edu)