Paulette Werger

Heat, Solder, Flux & Fuse! Combining Gold & Silver Economically

October 25 - 30, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Metals, Jewelry

Overview

In this workshop, students will take the next steps in design and fabrication by learning to add high-karat gold to silver work without breaking the bank. The workshop will focus on building upon basic foundational techniques such as soldering gold to silver, fusing gold to silver, and creating patterned sheet. Demonstrations will cover the use of recycled 24kt and 18kt gold, including scrap, filings, and wire bits, to create ring shanks, earrings, and gold bezel settings. Students will learn to mill foils, combine gold with fine silver, sterling, and Argentium, and practice torch fusing, texturing, and finishing. This is an excellent opportunity to recycle old jewelry or failed projects into new designs while sharpening skills in mixed-metal construction. Students will receive a syllabus, handouts, and design prompts to welcome a variety of experience levels.

Due to the price of gold and silver, material fees for this workshop will be higher than Arrowmont’s typical metals workshop material fee ranges. A kit will be provided for sale from Paulette to workshop participants. A variety of extra materials will also be for sale.

Course Fee : $760.00

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Paulette Werger

Paulette Werger is a Lebanon, New Hampshire-based metalsmith and educator who serves as the owner of Metalpeople East, a dedicated jewelry and metals studio. With a distinguished teaching career that includes tenures at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Montana State University, and leading craft schools nationwide, she exhibits her work on both national and international stages. Beyond the bench, Paulette is a significant leader in the arts community, currently serving as a board member for Metalwerx and having previously held trustee positions for the Society of Arts and Crafts, the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), and the AVA Gallery and Art Center. Her practice seamlessly integrates technical mastery with a long-standing commitment to institutional stewardship and the advancement of the metalsmithing field.

Artist Website

Explore the Metals Studio

With views that overlook our wood hillside, the Metal Studio is located in our main Turner Building. Central aisles of dedicated workbenches, with a bank of windows on one side and vented multi-use tables for casting, soldering, and finishing on the other. This vaulted studio is a jeweler’s favorite. Ideal for smaller metal work of all kinds, the long narrow space includes hammer and machine rooms, outdoor covered porch for larger fabrication, and a shared kiln room with the Glass Studio.

Explore the Metals Studio