Silver I: Soldering Intensive -Kim St. Jean
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SILVER I: SOLDER INTENSIVE
INSTRUCTOR: KIM ST. JEAN
In this class you will be in a soldering boot camp. You will be using all 3 types of solder using 3 different methods: placement, pick and stick. You will gain a clear understanding of torch control and how establishing this control will enable you to do complicated applications with ease. You will become proficient in butt soldering, sweat soldering and joint soldering. There are 2 required projects that will be done together with demonstrations and examples. Upon completion of these projects, you will design and fabricate a piece of your own with instructor guidance.
Class Fee: $150 Payable to the instructor
Estimated Materials Fee: $250 - $300
Prerequisite: at least one silver 1 class or bench experience with a torch.
Kim St. Jean
Kim St. Jean is an award-winning instructor, author, and jewelry designer. Following 10 years as a public school teacher, she has been teaching jewelry classes for over 20 years. Kim has been published in numerous magazines and books. She has appeared on several beading/craft television programs including Jewelry TV and Beads Baubles & Jewels. Kim also has written 3 books and has over 30 instructional DVD’s and on-line courses available. Predominantly at www.wirejewelry.com Kim’s home base is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she and her husband, Norm, own Studio St. Jean. Kim, Norm, and their son Chase spend much of the year traveling across the country teaching classes at bead shows, jewelry schools, guilds, clubs, studios, and stores.