Intro to Metalsmithing Metals 1 - Weekday Session August 8 & 15
Intro to Metalsmithing Metals 1 - Weekday Session August 8 & 15
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Enter the world of making metal jewelry with our Intro to Metalsmithing class. This two-week weekday daytime session 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'll learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing and at the end of class will have made a textured 7 mm sterling silver ring band with their choice in size and texture.
You will learn:
- Studio safety and ergonomics
- Sawing techniques
- Hammer texturing and stamping
- Filing and sanding
- Basics of soldering
- Texturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers
- How to remove fire-scale
- Patina options
- How to use a flex-shaft
Details:
- 8 contact hours, ages 14+
- Two Thursdays: August 8 & 15 from 10:00-2:00. You must be able to attend both sessions as no make-ups will be given
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee: $30, which includes metal, studio materials and an Intro to Metalsmithing workbook, and use of tools. This is due at the beginning of the first class via cash, check or Venmo.
- Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench.
- Prerequisite: none
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.
About the instructor, Alec Schweiger
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