Intro to Metalsmithing Jewelry (Metals 1) - February 15

This class is currently sold out.  Please contact 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 sterling silver ring band with your choice of width (3 mm to 10 mm), size, texture, and finish as well as a hand-sawn and textured copper pendant necklace that is designed by you! 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