{"id":2655,"date":"2021-09-22T17:40:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T17:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/metalwerx\/?p=2655"},"modified":"2021-09-23T19:33:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T19:33:02","slug":"announcing-commitment-continue-person-virtual-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/metalwerx\/2021\/09\/22\/announcing-commitment-continue-person-virtual-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing our Commitment to Continue In-Person AND Virtual Classes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our mission at\u00a0Metalwerx\u00a0has always been to promote the art, craft, and pursuit of knowledge of jewelry and metals through exceptional classes\u00a0within a supportive community of artists and learners. While the global pandemic put a pause on in-person and onsite work at our studio in Waltham, it gave us the opportunity to\u00a0introduce virtual classes and explore how digital channels could let us continue our work and mission. Since we launched\u00a0Metalwerx’s first\u00a0virtual classes in\u00a0May 2020,\u00a0we have been blown away by the interest and support of our students,\u00a0instructors, and community.\u00a0We have\u00a0welcomed students and instructors from all 50 states and 20 countries\u00a0into new virtual\u00a0programming.\u00a0By bringing our community online,\u00a0we have been able to connect with\u00a0new\u00a0artists and instructors in ways that might not have been possible in-person.<\/p>\n

This summer we also returned to in-person experiences, with the goal to continue to offer our high caliber of classes and workshops featuring wonderful instructors and artists.\u00a0With our staff, students,\u00a0studiomates, and instructors we have worked together to keep the studio\u00a0safe and healthy\u00a0for everyone.\u00a0We\u00a0are grateful for the\u00a0kindness, flexibility, and\u00a0eagerness with which our local community has welcomed our careful return to the\u00a0building. Together, we ensure a safe, healthy, and welcoming in-person environment for all!<\/p>\n

With these successes and supportive community in mind, it is clear to us that moving forward, Metalwerx should absolutely continue to offer both in-person<\/a> and virtual<\/a> classes. And by committing to both,\u00a0we ensure that Metalwerx is accessible, welcoming, and open for all students and instructors\u00a0now and in the future.<\/p>\n

Thank you so much\u00a0for your ongoing support of Metalwerx. We are looking forward to a great fall and an exciting new chapter in our jewelry and metals work!<\/p>\n

$\"Tanya$ <\/p>\n

$\"103020$ <\/p>\n

$\"Enameling$ <\/p>\n

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