Silver & Metal Clay II Combo St Jean & Marx

Silver & Metal Clay II Combo St Jean & Marx

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

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6/29/2025-7/4/2025
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$200.00

Silver & Metal Clay II Combo St Jean & Marx

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

SILVER I

INSTRUCTOR: KIM ST. JEAN

 

In this class students will be taught the fundamental skills needed for them to advance in the wonderful world of silver jewelry fabrication. First, we discuss and implement safety requirements in using the torch, jewelers saw, files, necessary chemicals/compounds, buffing/grinding machines, tumblers, rolling mill and flex shafts. Skills taught will include palion, sweat, pick, wire and chip soldering techniques. Proper sawing, filing, hammering, texturing, stamping and bezel stone setting will be demonstrated. Patinas and polishing will put the finishing touches on your pieces. The first 3 projects are guided step by step. These first projects are planned to foster skills that will be invaluable to your future silversmithing experiences formulating a solid base of experience. No projects are included in the class kit fee due to the ever-fluctuating cost of silver. All project materials will be provided by the instructor at fair market value. Basic tools are provided, although you are welcome to bring your own. The instructor will provide educational material, saw blades, solder, files, fluxes, patina, 3M radial, Cratex, etc. Instructor will have additional tools that may be needed. After the first 3 projects are completed, students may proceed to their own designs with instructor approval and supervision. Additional materials will be available at fair market value such as silver, wire, and cabochons. Optivisors may be necessary for close up work and close-toed shoes are mandatory. Long hair must be worn up or back. Expect to have fun and learn in a pressure-free and self- paced environment!

 

Class Fee: $ 125

Est Materials Fee: $150 - 300+

Prerequisite: None

Additional Class Offerings: 06/09/2024, 07/21/2024, 08/04/2024, 09/22/2024

St. Jean, Kim
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. 

Marx, Michael
Michael Marx

I have been a sculptor and artis as long as I can remember. My childhood gifts were art supplies as often as they were toys or books. I was born in Massachusetts in 1969 and lived there for 18 years, before moving to California in 1987. After 33 years in the Bay Area, I relocated to South Carolina in 2020, where I currently reside. In the beginning, I sculpted in FIMO, a polymer clay, and this honed my ability to transform my visions into 3-D images. In 2000, I took my first PMC (precious metal clay) class and was hooked. PMC’s affinity for texture, flexibility of form, and choices of finishing techniques make it ideal for me as an artist. The combinations of fine detail, high texture and varied forms are not easily achieved using traditional methods of casting and fabrication. I am passionate about my chosen medium and want to show that it is fine art and not just craft. https://unsaneart.com/