Beginning Jewelry  

 

This class is in person for 6 weeks, 3 hours/week.  

If you do not live in Phoenix or can not participate in person, you can visit our online classes.

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Class Cost:  $275 plus materials.  Materials are approximately $150-$200

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Maximum of 8 students.

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This beginning level jewelry class will provide a solid foundation of metal, tools, techniques, and safety.  We will make approximately 3-4 pieces of jewelry over the 6 weeks with the final project being a cabochon ring. Design ideas will be provided or students are free to create their own. The pictures at the bottom are a sample of jewelry made using techinques taught in beginning jewelry.

 

The following techniques will be covered:

*sawing                   *polishing           *soldering              *forming

*piercing                 *texturing           *patinas                  *ring sizing and making

*sanding/filing       *stamping          *bezel setting         *making ear wires      

*forging     

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The following tools will be covered:

*flex shaft                *disc cutter

*rolling mill             *dapping block

*hydraulic press     *soldering torch

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You will receive a manual with all of the techniques and step by step instructions to go along with the class.

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10 hours of studio time are provided with this class. Studio time must be used within 90 days of the last class.

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PREREQUISITE: None

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Please Note: Beginning Jewelry covers the fundamentals of metalsmithing.  Each class builds on the week before so missing a class can be challenging.  In particular, missing week 3 which covers the soldering foundation will set you behind.  Your options to make up a class are: 

1.  make it up with another beginning jewelry class, although you may have to wait for awhile depending on the schedule.

2.  schedule and pay for an hour private lesson.