Intro to Metalsmithing Jewelry (Metals 1): February 22

This class is currently sold out.  Please email us to get on the waitlist, and mention this 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