Greetings!
Fall started with a bang at SilverWorks! We opened a show, announced a new studio, and are offering a whole bunch of new classes.
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Add color to copper with enameling using the simple techniques of sifting, drawing, sgraffito and stenciling. Your projects will then be kiln fired to create a beautiful glassy finish.
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Learn the traditional metalworking skill of bowl raising using hammers and stakes. You will create two finished copper bowls, one traditional with soldered copper legs as well as a more organic design.
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Jump into the colorful world of enameling with this comprehensive 3 session class. Work with both fine silver and copper while exploring the techniques of sifting, wet packing, sgraffito, stencil, drawing, cloisonn�, and plique-a-jour with both transparent and opaque colors.
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NEW! Introducing... The Romantics
Express your feminine side with these beautiful project specific workshops. Each workshop teaches a new skill that expands your design capabilities.
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Enjoy designing and creating a domed silver pendant and bail with the added contrast of a delicate pearl.
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Create a tapered bezel with a faceted stone for a stunning ring or pendant.
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Do you have a collection of beach glass or beautiful rocks that just don't fit into a regular bezel? Learn to create a prong setting for an odd shaped stone in this workshop.
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Check out the show at the Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo Park. Sept 20-Oct 26. Thursdays thru Sundays noon til 6pm.
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You missed the opening? Check out some highlights here. Thanks so much to the team that helped made set-up happen. You can see them here. |
I LOVE to see people discover their creative side. Let SilverWorks help with your creative journey.
Blair Anderson
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About the Director
Blair brings over 25 years experience of silversmithing to Glen Echo Park as founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery.
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Start at the beginning this week!
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An intense introduction into the basics of the fine art of silversmithing. Learn how to use a torch, soldering, sawing, and hammering plus other texture techniques. Students will complete 3-5 pieces of finished Sterling Silver jewelry.
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Upcoming Beginner Classes at SilverWorks...
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Only offered in the Fall/Winter, these popular 3 hour workshops are a schedule friendly way to learn a new technique. Wednesday mornings 10:30-1:30 or evenings 6:30-9:30, you choose. Pick one or two or fill your passport book and take them all! Pick up your book at SilverWorks.Schedule:
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Free studio time while you man the studio
You want to be in the studio but the open studio fee adds up. Volunteer as an assistant and play for free!
SilverWorks is seeking students to volunteer to oversee open studio sessions. You must have spent time in open studio and are comfortable with the tools. You watch over your fellow smiths, tumble their work, greet the public all while taking advantage of open studio for yourself. A little orientation is all you need.
Interested? Email me
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What is studio 2?An exclusive, unique and inspiring environment with world class smithing tools, SilverWorks Studio 2 is the studio that students who have been practicing the craft and achieved an intermediate or advanced level can further their skills and explore a wider variety of tools.
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Introduction into Enameling 3 session Class
Unique Stone Prong Setting Workshop
Silver Passport Workshops $85
