Jewelry Workshops
During this three hour workshop, students will create three beautiful sterling silver textured wire rings—one with a cabochon stone setting! Everyone will learn how to size and solder a ring, as well as set a stone in a bezel cup. All materials are included, and no experience is required.
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This workshop is part of a series called ‘Marriage of Metal and Polymer Clay’. The focus of these workshops is to introduce polymer artists to a simple, cold connection metalsmithing skills that will allow them to take their work to the next level. Links are a way to provide points…
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Developing connections is what a lot of jewelry making is all about! In this workshop you will learn ways of forming and soldering chains and links using sterling silver to create a bracelet. We will finish it all off with a handmade clasp to fit your design. Demonstrations on fabrication…
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Using the technique of sgraffito, students will be able to draw through liquid glass enamel on a spun copper metal bowl to make beautiful, fun, and interesting layered surfaces. Everyone will learn how to apply liquid, opaque, and translucent enamels to their metal as well as how to fire in…
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Create your own freshwater cultured pearl bracelet with a sterling silver clasp! Students will learn the proper technique of pearl stringing and knotting using sterling french wire, diamond drill bits, and silk cord. You can also use this technique to repair any broken strands you might have. All materials are…
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This 2-day workshop will include hand-building small ornamental jewelry and hanging ornaments that will be raku fired. The objective of the workshop is to introduce students to the possibilities and range of raku fired work. Students will design work that complements the alternative firing method and explore the many glaze…
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