OCTOBER
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WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
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** Register AT LEAST 1 week in advance to avoid cancellation due to lack of enrollment**
It's All in the Name
Saturday October 10 10:00 - 4:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
Do you attend events that require you to wear a “Hello, my name is” badge? Why not make your own signature into a classy metal pendant to express your identity? In the process you’ll learn the basics of jewelry making including: sawing, drilling, filing, sanding and polishing. It’s a great conversation piece and there’s no doubt people will remember you AND your name.
​Skill level: No experience necessary. This qualifies as a Basic 1 level class for future requirements
Tuition: 125.
Lab Fee: 10.
Materials: 15.
Basic 2 - Jewelry Foundations
Sat - Sun October 17 - 18 10:00 - 4:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
It's time to learn various hard silver soldering techniques including butt joints, sweat and point soldering. During this session you will come to understand the different melting temperatures of solder and when to use them, the purpose of flux, pickle, heat sinks and depletion gilding.
Stone setting introduces students to the basics of bezel setting cabochon stones. This is a great combination of skills to expand your technical toolbox and it is where the fun really begins!
Projects may include (but are not limited to): Adding a stone to your silver ring, pendants, earrings, etc.
​Skill Level: Basic 101
Tuition: 250.
Lab Fee: 20.
Materials: Sold by weight (at market price) in class or students can purchase their own.