Wire/Metal Workshops
Fusing
Learn the basics of fusing fine silver, a simpler alternative to soldering. Due to the nature of fine silver, no chemicals are needed in this process. The class will begin with coiling rings and learning how to use a jeweler's saw. With these rings, you will practice fusing (with a butane torch) individual links and then learn how to make chain. Once links are made, they can be hammered or shaped however you like! This workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$45, Three & a Half Hours
- Tuesday, July 7, 5:00p - 8:30p
- Saturday, August 29, 10:30a - 2:00p
Handmake Locket
In this workshop, Carly will guide you through the design and creation of your very own keepsake locket. You will use techniques such as sawing, dapping, soldering and the construction of different types of hinges.
Prerequisite:
Student MUST have experience using saw frames and soldering
Instructor: Carly Kimbrough
$90, Six Hours
- Saturday, July 18, 10:30a - 4:30p
Metalsmithing I: Fundamentals
Explore the possibilities of designing with metal through an intensive introduction to the fundamentals of metalsmithing. Students will become familiar with the jeweler’s saw and blades, drills and drilling, forming, shaping, dapping, riveting, and filing. This workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Carly Kimbrough
$105, Six Hours
- Saturday, July 11, 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Friday, August 7, 10:30a - 4:30p
Metalsmithing II: Decorative Process
A workshop for aspiring jewelry makers interested in the principles, practices, and techniques behind stamping, etching, patinas, planishing, basic soldering and granulation. The last half of class will be dedicated to creating a wearable piece using the decorative processes of your choice.
Prerequisite:
Metalsmithing Fundamentals I or equivalent
Instructor: Carly Kimbrough
$105, Six Hours
- Saturday, August 22, 10:30a - 4:30p
Riveted Frame Pendant
We are thrilled to offer you this exciting and multi-layered workshop! Teri will walk you through the process of constructing your own picture frame pendant using photo transfer methods, as well as sawing, piercing, filing, drilling, riveting and patinas. You'll walk away with a timeless piece of wearable art.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$80, Five & a Half Hours
- Saturday, August 8, 10:30a - 4:00p
Soldered Pendant Jewelry
Learn to capture your favorite image between glass then encase with a soldered metal frame. These pendant shaped pieces can be applied to earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Class fee includes use of all necessary tools, as well as copper foil, glass and burnishes. This workshop meets once.
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$62, Four & a Half Hours
- Sunday, July 26, 11:30a - 4:00p
- Sunday, August 30, 11:30a - 4:00p
Viking Knit
Learn to weave 24 gauge wire around a dowel to create a woven wire piece for uses in bracelets, necklaces and whatever else your imagination can conjure up. Antiquing with liver of sulfur and how to tumble polish will also be covered. Once started, this technique is repetitive and goes quickly. Beautiful end caps will give the finished piece a very professional look. This workshop meets once.
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$60, Five & a Half Hours
- Sunday, June 14, 10:30a - 4:00p
- Saturday, July 25, 10:30a - 4:00p
- Wednesday, August 12, 10:30a - 4:00p
Wire Basketweave
Try your hand at a simply stunning method of using wire to accent beads and cap briolettes. Using 26 or 28 gauge fine silver wire, you will learn to wrap, coil and create a basketweave as a way to capture beads. While you may not complete all the pieces in class, you will have enough information to finish at home.
Previous wirework experience is required.
Instructor: Laura Gadzik
$45, Four Hours
- Friday, August 28th, 1:30p - 5:30p
Wire Rings Workshop
Learn to make three alluring rings with various wire techniques. The wire-wrapped ring showcasesS a single bead surrounded by wire. The hammered wire ring introduces you to hammering and drilling holes in metal. The bird's nest ring will be a great conversation piece.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$55, Five & a Half Hours
- Saturday, June 20, 10:30a - 4:00p
