Class Description:
Learn the basics of the ancient craft of jewelry making and metalsmithing. The goal of this class is to help students gain a basic understanding of a jewelry making studio and its practices. In this fast paced studio class, you will be introduced to a number of tools and hand skills used to create jewelry and objects from non-ferrous metals.
Using brass, copper, and sterling silver you will be introduced to a number of tools and techniques used for jewelry making. These techniques will include, but not be limited to: sawing, piercing, filing, sanding, riveting, texturing, forming, finishing, soldering and bezel setting a stone. With a focus on the principles of design, student projects may include pendants, rings, earrings, and bracelets. This class requires no previous jewelry making experience. Students who would like to review the basics are also welcome to attend. Come join us in this warm, welcoming, fun environment to learn something new!
Skills Covered:
- sawing
- piercing
- filing
- sanding
- riveting
- texturing
- forming
- finishing
- soldering
- bezel setting a stone
This weekly class meets IN-PERSON at the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to class.
Sunday Evening: Jewelry 1
8 Sessions, Sundays, 5:30pm - 9:00 pm
Class Dates: 6/1, (No class 6/8), 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, (No class 7/6), 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3
Prerequisites: None.
