AUGUST 1-3
Regular price $540.00TOTAL COST: $540 + In-Person Materials fee
Course Fee: $525
Non-refundable materials fee: $15 (for studio consumables). Students will need to pay during the class for the silver they use. Costs for silver will range from $50-$120 depending on the type of spoon you want to make. Your materials fee will be paid in person, directly to the teaching artist.
DATES: FRIDAY, AUGUST 1-SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025
TIME: 10:00AM – 5:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
DESCRIPTION
Spoons hold deep cultural significance across the world, having evolved into countless forms with unique meanings. In this intensive workshop, master metalsmith Bill Dawson will guide students through the process of designing and crafting a silver spoon infused with personal meaning. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced metalsmith, you will have the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind piece using fabrication techniques or forging an entire spoon from a silver bar.
This workshop offers the chance to craft an object that is not only functional but also symbolic — perfect as a heartfelt gift or a future family heirloom to be passed down for generations. The level of complexity will be tailored to each student’s experience, allowing for a rewarding challenge at any skill level.
Materials cost will vary based on design choices and current metal prices, so students are encouraged to contact the instructor before the class to discuss their ideas. Join us for this special opportunity to transform raw silver into a meaningful keepsake.
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and supplies will be provided with the non-refundable materials fee. The materials for this course will range from $50-$120 depending on the type of spoon you want to make. Your material fee will be paid in person, directly to the teaching artist.
COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more
ABOUT BILL
Bill Dawson began his professional career in metalwork when he took a position at the University of Oregon as a blacksmith, where he crafted tools for the jewelry studio. Since then, he has built his career as a metalsmith, instructor, and researcher, focusing on the history of metalworking techniques. Dawson is less concerned with whether a piece of art is representational, metaphorical, realistic, or abstract; instead, he seeks an underlying creative honesty in the work. This commitment to honest expression serves as the foundation of his art, his teaching, and his life.
Artist website: Bill Dawson
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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!
Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).
Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee).
Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).
Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted.
Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.