This workshop is an exciting opportunity for aspiring and accomplished jewelers to see and learn firsthand the process and business of making and selling jewelry, from studio to gallery. In this course, students learn the fundamentals of small-scale metal fabrication and design, with an emphasis on development of ideas, experimentation and production, including attention to detail and a foundation in tools and machinery. Fabrication, sawing, soldering, finishing, patinas and other metal working skills will be covered. This course will also explore other relevant materials that apply to metals techniques, such as plastics, wood, glass and more, with an exposure to the contemporary metal movement and field trips to artist studios and galleries. FF 101 or equivalent.
Bench time is an opportunity for independent work without instruction.
Students enrolled in credit courses are entitled to four hours per week of bench time without charge. Hours for bench time will be posted once summer classes have begun.