Learn how to make three types of gorgeous chain for bracelets and necklaces, no prior jewelry-making experience needed! The great thing about classic chain patterns is that they are easily worn by men and women, which makes them very sellable and giftable!
In this one-day, in-person workshop, you will learn the entire process of non-soldered chain-making from start to finish. Also covered is wire selection, winding of wire to make coils, and sawing of coils to make jump rings.
Prerequisite: None
Class is 6 hours with a 30 minute break for lunch. We have a mini fridge and microwave, a separate lunch room and a deck with a mountain view where you can relax on your break. We also have Nespresso coffee, tea, and snacks available for purchase.
Tools and Materials
Tools will be provided.
Materials kit fee is $25. Materials kit includes 18 ga bronze or copper wire, saw blades, and other materials used during class. Students are welcome to purchase 12 feet of half hard round silver wire in 18 gauge and clasps from Rio Grande Jewelry Supply and have it shipped at least a week before class.
Cancellation Policy: Last day to cancel for a full refund is July 17, 2022. We will email you 5 days before class with all the details that you need for the start of class.
About the instructor, Chris Weston
Chris Weston graduated from Haywood Community College in North Carolina with an A.A.S. degree in Professional Crafts/Jewelry. He also has a B.A. in English from Dartmouth College and an M.A. in TESL/Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico. He has taken workshops around the country from notable jewelry artists that include Charles Lewton-Brain, Carrie Adell, Julia Turner, Chris Darway, and Sarah Obrecht, among others. In 2000, he attended The Istituto Pietro Selvatico, in Padova, Italy, where he studied goldsmithing with Graziano Visintin.He began his teaching career in Japan in 1985, and eventually transitioned from teaching English as a foreign language to teaching high school art in 2001, when he became a high school art teacher for Las Cruces Public Schools. While in Las Cruces, he also started teaching adult jewelry classes in the continuing education program for Dona Ana Community College.
Since moving to Colorado in 2016, he has taught jewelry workshops for Boulder Metalsmithing Association and Life Long Learning. He is currently teaching specialty workshops at Silver Peak Studio.