Stamping 101: Layered Pendant - May 12; Materials Fee Included!
Stamping 101: Layered Pendant - May 12; Materials Fee Included!
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Stamping jewelry is more than just hammering letters or textures; there is a trick to it to get the letters/symbols evenly stamped, spaced, and blackened. In this two-hour class, you will create your own custom stamped (or textured) layered pendant in brass, copper, and sterling silver. Whether you make a necklace for yourself or as a gift, the skills that you'll learn will inspire you to make your own stamped jewelry at home.
Also, due to the timing, this mini jewelry workshop is the perfect mom/child activity for Mother's Day! Minimum age for class is 9 years old and legal guardian must be a participant and present for the duration of the class.
We will cover:
- Metal identification
- Simple stamping techniques
- Texturing
- Doming metal
- Finishing
- Necklace assembly
Details:
- 2 contact hours at Silver Peak Studio Classroom located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette CO 80026
- Choose from two sessions: either 1:00-3:00 or 3:30-5:30
- 6 students max. for each session
- Price includes materials kit fee of $25 which is 1 large brass disc, 1 medium copper disc, 1 small silver disc, jump ring, and sterling silver box chain in 16 or 18 inches.
- Prerequisite: none; minimum age 9 (legal guardian must be a participant in class with child)
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, Jen Lesea-Ames:
A former personal fitness trainer and certified USA-Triathlon coach with over 18 years of teaching experience, Jen retired from her fitness and coaching career after receiving a diagnosis of hip dysplasia and underwent two major hip surgeries. Wanting more of a challenge after stringing beads for three years, she studied metalsmithing at the Denver School of Metal Arts (now Denver Jewelry Studio) from 2012-2016.
After her hip surgeries and recovery, she decided to go full-time with her jewelry business in 2014 and opened Silver Peak Studio in July 2020.
Jen is the owner, designer, and metalsmith of Jen Lesea Designs, (2009-present). Her jewelry is sold in over 50 stores nationwide, including Fallingwater Museum Store, the Denver Art Museum Gift Shop, and the national catalog Uncommon Goods. Her experience and work has landed her local and national press. Jen is an Accredited Jewelry Professional from the Gemological Institute of America GIA.
Her fun and friendly nature is apparent in everything she does, whether its teaching metalsmithing, talking to art show patrons, or motivating people to try something new, like stand up paddle-boarding!
As the owner of Silver Peak Studio, it is her intention to provide a safe, clean, professional and fun environment where students can grow in metalsmithing and enjoy the journey.
A few of Jen's favorite things: cats, pizza, and outdoor adventures.
