Beginning Metalsmithing - one on one lessons with Jennie
Week 1: 3 hour class. Chain-making! We will work with hand tools manipulating wire in a million different ways. We’ll solder jump rings together & I will introduce you to the basic tools that every metalsmith needs. (3 hours)
Week 2: Textures, hammers, sheet metal… Oh my! This session will be dedicated to textures (stamping, hammering, tooling, flex shaft bits, and rolling mill). (3 hours)
Week 3: Sawing, drilling, more textures, rivets 3 ways (cold connections), and die cutting with tools.
Week 4: Build a pendant or a ring and set a stone! Stone setting is the best part for most metalsmiths. Conquering this task is best done in a one-on-one setting with the instructor close at hand. I learned it in a class with 15 other students & I had to melt a fair amount of bezel wire to get the hang of it. You’ll see, week four is worth all the money you spend on this class and more.
Week 5: This class is reserved for unfinished projects to pull together into wearable art. We’ll use patinas and the tumbler for finishing. Some students will set their stones on this day, and other may not finish. It’s hard to tell how much instruction you will need, but there is always class by the hour with me for $35/hour.
Taking a metalsmithing class is a great way to open new avenues in your brain. Did you know that some memories cannot be accessed without some brain gymnastics to release them? Metalsmithing is one of the many ways to strengthen your most important muscle. Your hands might get stronger too!
All of the tools and materials will be provided during this class. Sterling silver has an extra fee depending on the daily price of silver (like lobster on the menu). LOL
When you book your 5 week session, you’ll pick Tuesdays/Thursdays/or Saturdays and either 9-12, 1-4 or 5-8PM. I will reach out to you to pick a start date. It’s best to have a week between classes for some home work.
Beginning Metalsmithing - one on one lessons with Jennie
Week 1: 3 hour class. Chain-making! We will work with hand tools manipulating wire in a million different ways. We’ll solder jump rings together & I will introduce you to the basic tools that every metalsmith needs. (3 hours)
Week 2: Textures, hammers, sheet metal… Oh my! This session will be dedicated to textures (stamping, hammering, tooling, flex shaft bits, and rolling mill). (3 hours)
Week 3: Sawing, drilling, more textures, rivets 3 ways (cold connections), and die cutting with tools.
Week 4: Build a pendant or a ring and set a stone! Stone setting is the best part for most metalsmiths. Conquering this task is best done in a one-on-one setting with the instructor close at hand. I learned it in a class with 15 other students & I had to melt a fair amount of bezel wire to get the hang of it. You’ll see, week four is worth all the money you spend on this class and more.
Week 5: This class is reserved for unfinished projects to pull together into wearable art. We’ll use patinas and the tumbler for finishing. Some students will set their stones on this day, and other may not finish. It’s hard to tell how much instruction you will need, but there is always class by the hour with me for $35/hour.
Taking a metalsmithing class is a great way to open new avenues in your brain. Did you know that some memories cannot be accessed without some brain gymnastics to release them? Metalsmithing is one of the many ways to strengthen your most important muscle. Your hands might get stronger too!
All of the tools and materials will be provided during this class. Sterling silver has an extra fee depending on the daily price of silver (like lobster on the menu). LOL
When you book your 5 week session, you’ll pick Tuesdays/Thursdays/or Saturdays and either 9-12, 1-4 or 5-8PM. I will reach out to you to pick a start date. It’s best to have a week between classes for some home work.
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