Intermediate Jewelry   

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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:  $250 plus materials.  Materials are approximately $150-$200

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Maximum of 8 students.

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In this class we will refine and build on the skills learned in the beginning class.  We will make approximately 4 pieces of jewelry. Each lesson will guide you through the fabrication and design process of a specific technique. Design ideas will be provided. The pictures below are a sample of jewelry made using techniques that will be taught in intermediate jewelry.

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The following techniques will be covered:

*forging                   *split shank ring band

*chain making        *tube setting faceted stones  

*clasps                    *attaching jump rings to chains

*fancy bezels.         *advanced cabochon setting

*multi stone ring    *adding design elements to cabochon rings

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You will receive a manual with step by step instructions to go along with the class.

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

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PREREQUISITE: Beginning Jewelry at KP Studio or an equivalent at another jewelry studio. (If it has been a while since your beginning class, you may want to consider taking the beginning class as a refresher.)

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Intermediate Jewelry-Weekend Intensive     

2 day, intermediate level class      

$350 +materials    6 students maximum per class

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This class is usually held on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm.

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Please be aware that the pace of this class moves very quickly.

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In this class we will refine and build on the skills learned in the beginning class.  Each student will explore, experiment and develop basic jewelry making skills. We will make approximately 3 pieces of jewelry over the 2 day class using the techniques taught in the class. You will receive 30 days of unlimited studio time after the class has finished. 

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The following techniques will be covered:

*sawing          *polishing          *sanding           *flex shaft uses

*piercing         *texturing         *stamping         *ring sizing and making

*filing              *soldering         *patinas            *making ear wires

*forming         *rolling mill techniques

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Design ideas will be provided or you can use your own designs.  We will make a spinner ring as the final project.  The pictures below are samples of jewelry made using the techniques that will be taught in intermediate jewelry.

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