Ashley Buchanan

Make it Pop with Powder Coat

October 18 - 23, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Jewelry, Metals

Overview

In this workshop, students will learn how to create a clean, durable, and colorful finish on jewelry and other small metal objects through an industrial process called powder coating. This workshop will cover the basic methods of application, experiment with alternative processes and discuss the equipment needed to assemble a personal, powder coating set-up. Students are encouraged to bring finished works, unfinished projects and lots of metal objects/samples to powder coat. This workshop will provide students with a practical and accessible finishing option that can easily be integrated into any studio practice.

Course Fee : $852.00

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

$852.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$902.00

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Artist Bio

Ashley Buchanan

Ashley Buchanan received a BFA in Jewelry & Metalsmithing and currently makes her living as a studio jeweler in Atlanta, GA. She has exhibited her work here and abroad and participates in high end craft shows around the US, where she’s received multiple awards of excellence. Her work has been featured in two 500 Series books, Ornament Magazine, Metalsmith & in American Craft as a short-listed artist for the Emerging Voices Award. When making her powder coated, metal jewelry she focuses on image, pattern, and decoration to reference ornamentation and historical jewelry. Ashley creates wearable works of art that push the boundaries of jewelry while maintaining a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

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