Julie Merrill shows how to dive into decorative metal art, teaching sawing, piercing, and drilling skills. Students will leave with a finished mixed-metal piece: a pair of earrings or a pendant. Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Road. Various class prices for members and nonmembers, plus $25 materials fee. For more information, see tryonartsandcrafts.org.