Intro to Metalsmithing Jewelry (Metals 1) - January Weekday Daytime Session

Enter the world of making metal jewelry with Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing. This introductory one-day class gives you the foundational skills of metalsmithing jewelry and is the prerequisite for our more advanced classes. 

This workshop is jam-packed with information to get you introduced to the world of metalsmithing without a huge time commitment! In addition to learning safety procedures, you will learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing and at the end of class, you will have made a textured 7 mm sterling silver ring band with their choice in size and texture and a copper pendant necklace that is hand-sawn and hand-textured.

We will cover:

• Studio safety and ergonomics
• Sawing techniques
• Hammer texturing and stamping
• Filing and sanding
• Ring sizing
• Basics of soldering
• Texturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers
• How to use a flex-shaft
• How to create a comfort-fit ring
• Polishing

Details:

• 2 week session: Thursdays, January 2 and 9 from 10:00-2:00.  You must be able to attend both sessions as no makeups will be given
• 8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100 1/2 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials fee is $30 which includes metal and studio materials, Intro to Metalsmithing workbook, and use of tools. Due at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo.
• Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. 
• Prerequisite: none

The last day to cancel your spot in this class for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee) is December 19.

By registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules.

Instructor: TBD