COLD CONNECTIONS (Weekend Class)
INSTRUCTOR: DELORES OSBORNE-HENSLEY
This class for beginners will cover basic skills of working with copper metal, metal cutting sheers and handsaw, filing, embellishing, and learning to connect two or three pieces of metal together without heat. We will cover basic riveting, stone tab settings, hammer texturing, patina technique, and more. Several projects will be planned that will encompass numerous aspects of cold connections that you can use for more projects at home. The 3 projects are pictured below, these will be the projects for the class. The class fee includes instructions, metal, wire, and connecting elements needed to complete the class projects, plus an accent stone, necklace chain or leather cord, and ear wires. In this class, students will produce these creative jewelry pieces and learn the basics for a strong foundation to pursue other lapidary arts. The school has basic tool kits for student use, but you are welcome to bring your own. I will also have tools for sale if you are interested.
Class Fee: $65
Est Material Cost: $0 to $100
Prerequisites: None
*WH TUITION: $100 Includes Breakfast and Boxed Lunch. No additional charge for lodging if taking a class, the week before or after, $60 lodging fee if needed. Please email tami@lapidaryschool.org to arrange lodging.