Intro to Metalsmithing (Metals 1) - Weekday Session July 18 & 25

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 80