Handcrafted Findings: Working with Argentium: February 22, 2:00-5:00. Materials fee included!

Up-level your clasps, ear-wire, and head pins with handcrafted argentium findings! In this 3-hour class, you will learn how to use a butane torch (safe for home use) to successfully ball wire of various gauges to create head pins, hook clasps, and toggle clasps.

We will cover:

• Wire gauge and metal selection
• Safety and proper use of the Butane torch
• Forming wire
• Texturing with hammers
• Polishing

Details:

• February 22, 2:00-5:00
• 3 contact hours, ages 14+ at the Silver Peak Gallery Classroom located at 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
  
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials fee is included in registration price
• Prerequisite: none

The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is February 8, 2025.

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

About the instructor (Daytime session), Kathy Pinover

Kathy is Inspired by the beauty of nature and the craftmanship of vintage and fine jewelry. She learned beading techniques through formal classes and studied metalsmithing at Clear Creek Academy of Jewelry and Metal Arts in Denver. She continues to build upon her skills at Silver Peak Studio. In 2004 she opened her business and since created nearly 2500 uniquely designed and handcrafted pieces sold in galleries, boutiques, shows and online. Her passion is creating handmade beaded chains to which she may add metal-smithed embellishments to create one of a kind artisan jewelry.