Intro to Metalsmithing (Metals 1) - Weekday Session July 18 & 25
Intro to Metalsmithing (Metals 1) - Weekday Session July 18 & 25
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Enter the world of making metal jewelry with Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing. This introductory weekday 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, students will 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 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
- 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+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
- Two Thursdays July 18 & 25 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 fee is $30 which includes metal and studio materials, Intro to Metalsmithing workbook, and use of tools. Due at the beginning of 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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