Milford School Gets $5K For Jewelry Making, Metalsmithing Course

MILFORD, MA — Milford High School was awarded a grant to support its jewelry and metalsmithing classes.

Anne Snyder, an art and design teacher, was awarded $5,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to support jewelry-making and metalsmithing classes at the school. The money will help purchase essential tools, materials and equipment, as well as ensure equitable opportunities for students to enroll in the classes.

Milford High School has a jewelry and small metalsmithing course for its students. The class offers hands-on workshops in smoldering, casting, stone-setting and metal fabrication. There are also field trips to studios, galleries and museums, as well as guest lectures from industry professionals.

“The program is designed to be very inclusive," Snyder said. "Flexible pacing, peer support, and one-on-one assistance will ensure that all students can actively participate, regardless of ability.”

This is the second grant Snyder has received in the past year, according to a news release from the school.

The course will serve around 115 students, from first-year to senior. At the end, there will be an exhibition where students showcase their original jewelry and metal artworks. They will even be able to sell their pieces, if they choose to.

“Milford High School students have a wide range of interests,” said Mr. Josh Otlin, Principal of Milford High School. “We are proud to be able to offer students an opportunity to explore these interests while learning valuable skills that allow them to showcase their incredible creativity. Not many high schools in the area offer this type of programming.

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