Tuesdays, February 3, 2026 - February 10, 2026; 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
If you like color, this the class for you! Join Janice for a fun exploration of niobium and anodizing! Niobium is a hypoallergenic metal that takes texture and forming well, and it anodizes beautifully for a rainbow of colors!
Anodizing is a method of using electricity at specific voltages to create color in the metal itself! Since anodizing is a chemical reaction, it's not like a paint that can be scratched off, making it an ideal way to achieve permanent colors!
In this class you'll learn:
This course is available as an in-person workshop or live online class. Please check this page for times and formats available.
Read what students have to say about our online classes on the testimonials page.
There is no online kit for this class.
A handout is included with the class. A pdf of the handout is sent to students before the first day of class.
Tools.
Classes at our school include use of tools, with each student having their own bench to use during class. Online students will need to have their own tools (see the list of tools below). Feel free to contact us with any questions.
For this class, in person students will be sharing anodizing setups, and receive niobium to anodze for class projects.
Tools for this Class
This is a list of required tools you’ll need to have in order to practice the techniques shown in class. A list of tools with links to recommended suppliers for the best prices will be sent to you after registration. If you have questions about the tool list, please contact us.
Online students are welcome to wait until after the first session or the class to order the supplies to be able to anodize if you'd like to see the process first.
A computer, tablet or smartphone with the free Zoom app to join the class
No prior experience needed, all levels welcome including beginners!
If a class is online, or is a combination online and in-person session, all students receive a link to a recording of the class demonstrations. In-person only workshops are not recorded. For staff instructor classes, students have access to the recordings for one year. For guest instructors, access is 30 days.
If a kit is included with the class, online students will have them mailed to them. Kits for in-person students are delivered at the beginning of the first class. More information about the kit is included with the supplies list which is emailed after registration.
International students may be charged an additional amount for shipping, because of the increased cost to ship abroad. Also, shipments to other countries may incur a tariff payable by the student. International students are welcome to contact us re: these costs and options for their materials. Please be sure that the address with your payment is the correct one for shipping.
If there is an in person section for this class, in person students each have a bench and a complete set of tools to use, including torches, flex shaft, and more.
If this class is offered online, it uses the Zoom app/website. Through Zoom, you’ll be able to see demos and follow instructions, ask questions and interact with your instructor. Zoom is easy to use and free for students to use for class, and works on most devices, like phones (iPhone, Android, etc), tablets (iPads, etc), and computers (Mac or PC).
Your instructor is also available during free Zoom office hours for questions and help.
For classes that include work time, online students work at home or in their studio. All of our recommended tools and the kit materials are chosen to be home studio friendly. Links to preferred vendors are provided in the supplies list sent after registration. Some classes, like our short demo only classes, don't require tools or materials to attend.
And now the fine print. Payment in full for class fees is due at the time of registration to reserve your place. Our online registration system accepts credit cards and other methods. Checks and cash are accepted only if you register at school. If you mail a check, your registration is not processed until it clears and the class may fill during the wait.
If the workshop is canceled by our school for any reason, all class fees will be refunded, or you can transfer to another class, or you can keep a credit on account with us for future classes or purchases,
Students can cancel, receive a credit or refund, or transfer to another class up to 21 days before a workshop, whether it is online or in person. No cancellations are accepted after the 21-day deadline, however, we will do what we can to try and sell your place to a qualified student. If we can sell your place, you can receive a refund less a $50 cancellation fee, keep a credit on account with us, or apply your fees towards a transfer to another class.
If you can’t make it to class, you may send a participant who has the necessary prerequisites in your place. Please call or email us immediately with any changes in the student participant information. If a class includes an online section, your class will be recorded and you can watch later to make up a class you miss.
Students must be at least 15 years old to attend a class, and students under 18 must have a legal guardian sign our liability waiver form. We have had younger students attend classes, on a case by case basis. If you’re interested in enrolling your child, please call or email us.
If you sign up for a class and fail to have the required prerequisites as listed in the class description, you are still subject to the 21-day cancellation policy, listed above.
Lodging and meals are not included for in person classes.
If you don't come to class, there are no refunds, credits or transfers.
| Date & Times | Register |
| Tue. Feb 3, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time), Tue. Feb 10, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time) |