classes at SilverWorks

 
 

Learn the foundational skills of silver fabrication techniques in this intensive 5 week course. Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch, soldering, sawing, forging, and fusion as well as how to create a bezel for stone setting. This class has the added bonus of a visual presentation “The Basics of Good Design for the Jewelry Artist”.


Material fees are based on student choices. It usually ranges between $35 - $100. (A large cuff requires more silver than a thin bangle.)

 

Week 1; Cold Forging

Skills we will discover in this session:

• forging & shaping

• sawing, drilling & cutting & filing

• surface texturing: hammering & Rolling Mill texture

  1. •polishing


Project 1: Wire Earrings

learning objectives:

• the feeling of bending and shaping wire to create a mirror image.

• applying a hammered texture

  1. •polishing on the wheel


Project 2: Earrings or Pendant

learning objectives:

• applying a texture using the rolling mill

• using negative space to create a design element by drilling and sawing

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Week 2; Making Connections

Skills we will discover in this session: 

• annealing metal

• connecting with solder

• measuring for ring size

  1. •setting a cabochon stone


Project: Band Ring

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Week 3; Bezel Construction & Good Design*

*this week includes a visual presentation

Skills we will discover in this session:

• multiple soldering

• sawing & trimming

• employing good design

  1. •making a bail


Project: Making a Bezel

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Week 4; Fun With Fusion

Skills we will discover in this session:

• connections with fusion

  1. •reticulation

  2. •using a disc cutter


Project: Students Choice

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Week 5; Findings & Putting it All Together

Skills we will discover in this session:

• Creating your own findings

• tricks and gimmicks

  1. •some more fun and funky things


Project: Students Choice


Check out the Student Gallery...


Beginning Silversmithing 5 weeks  $450