Silversmithing
TWISTED WIRE FOR TWISTED MINDS! This is a one-day class that will teach you how to make a twisted wire bracelet or ring. (This is not a wire wrapping class.) We have space for 6 students. Class is November 30 from 9-1. To sign up call or text Vicki Bretey at 941-735-5136. First come, first served.
Beginning metalsmithing classes are starting in November. The following is a general description of the class:
The course consists of 4 classes. Completion of these 4 classes will serve as an introduction to and the use of the standard tools used in the process of jewelry making. We teach sawing, stamping, texturizing, soldering and stone setting. There are specific tools to do each of these things and you will learn to use each one. We will apply them to create earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets. Students will leave each class with a piece of jewelry. Once all 4 classes are completed we will add a silversmith notch to your club badge and you will be eligible to make use of the open jewelry studio time. This will allow you to use all the tools and there will be a qualified monitor there to answer questions and help you complete your own project. You must provide your own metals and stones. Classes begin on the 5th of November. The schedule will be every Thursday for 4 weeks beginning on the 5th and continuing on every Thursday thru December 3.
* The first class dates are Thursday Nov 5-12-19 and Dec 3; the second class dates are November 17 and 24 and December 1 and 8. Class hours are 9-1.
* Cost is $15 per class
* Class time is 9am to 1 pm
* We provide the metals, tools and soldering supplies
* There are 6 spots available, first come first served. ALL CLASSES ARE FULL
To sign up please text or call Vicki Bretey at 941-735-5136. I will need the following:
* Your name
* Phone number
For additional information please call or text the above number. Looking forward to meeting you!
If you took a class and are continuing to create, send us a pic as we’d love to showcase pieces our students are making.
Send images to leeannsamsel@msn.com
We have Open Studio hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9-1. To use the Open Studio times, you must have completed a Basic Silversmith Class or exhibited a corresponding level of knowledge and skills. A monitor will be present to lend a hand or answer any questions you have about doing your own projects. You must pay shop time and provide your own metals
Silversmithing Syllabus:
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