Wellesley students are fortunate to have this unique opportunity of having multiple levels of jewelry and metals courses. There is a state-of-the-art studio dedicated to the Metals Arts. The studio includes 14 student jeweler benches outfitted with hand tools, then students share a wide variety of larger tools and equipment. There are four acetylene torch setups, and four flame working torches, as well as an Arc Pulse Welder, a spot welder, and a little torch. Other larger equipment includes a hydraulic press and polishing machine, etc. Students are encouraged and welcome to create anything from everyday wearable jewelry, to fashion jewelry, sculptural objects, and small scale in the round sculptures.
Students at Work
Finished Student Art Work
Student Portfolios
Instructor/Educator
Ms. Vines has been teaching full time at Wellesley High School for many years. She teaches all of the Jewelry and Metals offerings in a state-of-the-art metals studio. She also teaches Sculpture, Small Scale Sculpture, and Specialty Metals courses at times. Ms. Vines is also the appointed instructor for Virtual High School in collaboration with WHS. She currently teaches AP Art History.