Cold Connections: Riveted Jewelry. February 9

Learn how to connect metal without soldering! The beauty of riveting (aka "cold connections") is that you do not need a torch or solder to connect metal, and this technique can be easily done at home with minimal tools. You will learn how to hand make rivets with brass, copper, and bronze wire as well as learn design and layout techniques. Each student will leave with at least one completed piece of jewelry. We will cover: Tools and materials needed for riveting Overview of the 4 different types of rivets: standard, tube, flush, and decorative Design layout Measuring Drilling Setting rivets and cleanup Details: Sunday, February 9 from 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 $35 which includes metal and studio materials. Due at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo. Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench.  Prerequis