Intro to Metalsmithing Jewelry (Metals 1) - Nov. 23. SOLD OUT!
Intro to Metalsmithing Jewelry (Metals 1) - Nov. 23. SOLD OUT!
This class is currently sold out. Please email us to get on the waitlist, and mention is specific class in your email.
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:
- Saturday, November 23, 9:00-5:00
- 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 November 8.
By registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules.
About the instructor, Alec Schweiger