Techniques learned will include, but are not limited to, sawing, shaping, soldering, and polishing. This class is designed to finish a beautiful piece of jewelry in the time allotted. They will also learn new and different techniques that can be used in the process of fabricating jewelry. Beginners may use tools, available in the studio until they can purchase their own. Further practice and exploration of soldering, stone setting, hydraulic pressing, scoring and folding, roller printing, and layering of sheet metal and wire are covered.
Students select areas of interest and work at their own pace as they develop more complex pieces.
Instruction is individualized and tailored to student objectives. New students should contact instructor prior to enrollment. Beginners may use tools available in the studio until they decide which they wish to buy for their exclusive use. Metals may be purchased from the instructor for convenience or may be bought from outside sources. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced .