classes at SilverWorks

Introduction into Silversmithing

For The Poly-Clay Artist

Don’t be afraid of fire! Learn traditional Silversmithing techniques while creating a beautiful piece of Sterling Silver Jewelry. This workshop walks you through the basic principles of the fine art of Silversmithing including the use of a torch, soldering, hammering and the setting of cabochon stones in a traditional silver bezel with a twist…creating a Polymer Clay Cabochon to set in your new creation! Material fee $35 includes all your silver.

To register for the conference and Blair’s workshop, download registration form here. 

About Cabin Fever Clay Fest Conference:17-22 February 2012 Holiday Inn West, Laurel, MD

This year, Cabin Fever Clay Fest 2012 brings you eight pre-conference workshops and twelve conference workshops for your creative pleasure.  Beginning 17 Feb. 2012, we will offer a two-day masterclass with Jeffrey Lloyd Dever and seven full-day workshops with each of the following incredibly talented instructors: Jana Roberts Benzon, Lindly Haunani, Barbara Lewis, Liz Potter Hall, Nan Roche, Marie Segal, and Sarah Shriver.  On Sunday, 19 Feb., the conference begins and will offer twelve unique workshops and nineteen opportunities to get the creative muse working again!  Instructors include: Blair Anderson, Jana Roberts Benzon, Lindly Haunani, Linda Hess, Doreen Kassel, Shannon Nelson, Kathryn Jo Ottman, Lynne Anne Schwarzenberg, Marie Segal, Sarah Shriver, and Laura Tabakman.

Download workshop descriptions here.