Alternative Clasps with Suzanne Williams: January 18-20: 9:00-5:00

In this 3-day workshop, held over the MLK holiday weekend, Suzanne Williams will introduce participants to two of her most popular alternative/unconventional clasps designs and demonstrate how to fabricate them: Advanced Rotating Insert Clasp and Key Lock Clasp.

These clasp mechanisms can be modified and incorporated in unique and unusual ways, in innumerable variations, into necklace and bracelet closures - becoming integrated into a design as the main attraction of a jewelry piece. 

Clasps don’t have to be an afterthought hidden at the back of a chain. These are clasp mechanisms that are functional, fun, intriguing and invite being taken apart and put back together like a puzzle. Participants will be able to get creative and put their own spin on these basic mechanisms with the objective of completing them so they are ready to wear and show off.

Details:

• 24 contact hours, held in the Silver Peak Studio classroom located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette, CO 80026.
• # students: 4 minimum, 6 maximum
• Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, January 18, 19 and 20, from 9:00-5:00 each day. You must be able to attend all days as no makeups will be given.
• Tools are provided
• Materials kit fee varies based on the amount of silver used. The fee will include the cost of the sterling silver at the time of class (dependent on the metal market). Payable via cash, check or Zelle.
• Prerequisite: Metals 1 and 2.  

The last day to cancel for a refund or credit ($25 transfer fee applies) is January 2, 2025. Because this is a Master Series workshop, there are no exceptions to this rule.

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

About the instructor, Suzanne Williams

Suzanne, a Colorado resident, graduated from Colorado State University in 1980 with a degree in printmaking.  She later worked as a graphic artist, illustrator, fine artist, and technician in
art/bronze casting foundries prior to starting her metalsmithing career in 1990. She has shown her award-winning work in many art festivals, galleries, and group shows.

Suzanne is always working on developing and applying new techniques and approaches to creating her signature 3-dimensional jewelry. This includes creating unique chains to incorporate into her jewelry pieces.

In the last six years she has also been teaching workshops to share her extensive metalsmithing and design experience with others.