Silver I: Begin With The Basics - Beverly Fox

Silver I: Begin With The Basics - Beverly Fox

Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST

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6/15/2025-6/20/2025
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$200.00

Silver I: Begin With The Basics - Beverly Fox

Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST

SILVER I: BEGIN WITH THE BASICS

INSTRUCTOR: BEVERLY FOX

 

In this class, not only will you learn the basics, but you will practice them! Any good piece of jewerly begins with an idea and most times a drawing. Simple is best, just to get your idea down. First project will be a pierced two layer pendant with a rim. The second is a ring with a cabochon stone set with a bezel. If time allows, we could make a third piece. I teach with two different torches, the Smith acetylene/air and the Smith Little Torch. Materials will be available for purchase, but this will not be a kit class, because you will be using your own design and shape. Cabochon stones will be available for purchase for the ring project, but you can bring your own if you like.

Class fee: $150 This is a base fee.

Materials Fee: $100 Includes an 8 page beginner’s hand out and a step-by-step page for each project. Use of a comprehensive tool kit I put together with all the hand tools I use daily.

Prerequisite: None

Fox, Beverly
Beverly Fox

I was told many years ago, “If you do what you love, you will never have a boring day.” Well, I love teaching people and making fabricated jewelry, it’s really fun – and it has become a large part of my life! After relocating to Florida from Southern Maine with my husband, Bruce, I began teaching at the Cape Coral Art Center in Cape Coral, Florida. It’s been over 20 years now and it never gets old. I’m currently teaching three classes a week from beginners to advanced students. Occasionally, I teach workshops on unique and specialized techniques. I also teach up to three students at a time in my home studio. In my classes, you will learn to use the small but powerful Smith Little Torch without which I could not do what I do, I’m certain you will learn to love it as well. A few weeks a year, I leave Florida and travel to Georga to teach at William Holland Lapidary School— an experience like none other! I love meeting up with new and repeat students to share an entire week of working together on beautiful creations. It’s very satisfying to watch students grow into their own potential while enjoying the journey. This is such a special place to teach; the staff is great; students are excited and we all have so much to share! When I’m not working or teaching, I am creating! I LOVE exploring new, exciting designs that create interest, color and movement. My inspiration usually starts with rare stones boasting great color combinations and unique textures. I believe in drawing a preliminary sketch and working from there, which saves time determining my next step. As one works through building a jewelry piece, obstacles sometimes require changes. I embrace and enjoy those changes, because the result can be a fresh, new look that I often like better. In September 2023, we at Sleeping Fox, Inc. launched our new selling website, sleepingfoxjewelrymarket.com. I’m also President and part owner of the colorful Harbour View Gallery in Cape Coral, Florida, where we showcase and sell the work of 30 local artists (we call friends). Yes, I’m doing what I love! And I’d love to do it with you.

See you in school!