JUNIOR JEWELERS – AGES 10 to 15: BEGINNING METALSMITHING
INSTRUCTOR: DEBBIE GATES
This will be a class introducing beginning jewelers to the adventure of fabricating jewelry. As the instructor, I will oversee each student. We will discuss the proper use and care of various tools. Identify the most common tools—hammers, mallets, files, Jewelers saw and blade, pliers, etc. Students will learn to saw, file, shape and texture metal using copper, brass, and aluminum. We will use alcohol inks in design of various pieces along with beads. Students will make cuff bracelets out of the metal--along with matching pendant and earrings. And a beaded necklace. Students will also learn to solder-- making either a sterling ring or pendant—with a stone and bezel.
Class Fee: $100
Est Material Fee: $0+
Prerequisite: None
Additional Class Offerings: 07/07/2024, 07/14/2024, 07/21/2024