February 16 & 17, Wed, Thurs, 10:30 am- 1:30pm.
Handcraft your own silver jewelry while learning the basics of silver fabrication techniques. Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch, soldering, sawing, forging, and fusion. Create 3 pieces of finished silver jewelry of your own design. This workshop makes you eligible for open studio time.
Materials fee $25.
Skill Builder: AppliqueJanuary 29, Saturday, 10:30-4:30
Add symbolism to your designs with this concentrated Appliqu� project. You will learn how to solder layers of cut-out silver to create depth. A patina is applied for contrast. Technique can be applied to project of your choice. Must have taken Discover Silversmithing or Beginning Silversmithing. Material fees based on chosen project.
Skill Builder: Using Stones February 16 & 17. Wednesday & Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm.
Add to your smithing toolbox by learning how to construct a bezel from scratch and to set a cabochon stone. Will also explore incorporating your bezel into a design. Must have taken Discover Silversmithing. Materials fee based on individual's choice of stone and project.
Silver Saturdays:
February 19, 10:30-4:30
Create original jewelry pieces while learning the basics of silversmithing techniques in this 1-day workshop. Skills learned include: use of an acetylene torch, soldering, sawing & forging. Students will complete 3 pieces of finished jewelry. Bring a bag lunch & your creativity! This workshop makes you eligible for open studio time. Materials fee $25.
