Metalsmithing & Jewelry at Maine College of Art

Take the world’s oldest art form and make it relevant in the 21st century - that’s the challenge of modern jewelry makers and metalsmiths, and one we embrace at MECA. In one of our most discipline-intensive studies, Metalsmithing & Jewelry majors develop a deep understanding of the intimate connection between object and body. You’ll not only learn to make beautiful objects - but how to make meaning. The tools and techniques you master will come together as you create in wood, marble, fabric, glass and less traditional materials. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn the vast history of the art form, question the meaning of material value, the concept of power and even the definition of jewelry. Ultimately, you’ll discover how to captivate people with your metalwork that will capture your ideas and last for millennia.