Expired Filing and the Foredom

3 Week Class with Leah Meleski
Tuesdays, April 4-18, 2023
5:30-8:30pm
When you are looking at a piece of jewelry. What is one of the things that you notice? That yes, it is stunning, but when you keep looking what holds your eye? Hopefully, it is how it makes you feel, but more importantly that it is comfortable and has good craftsmanship. Good craftsmanship takes time and practice and really aside from fabrication, it is the most important part of making jewelry. Most new jewelers struggle with finishing their pieces nicely and truthfully, especially when it is your least favorite part! Over the years, Leah Meleski has spent a lot of time finishing her jewelry and developing a variety of skills and techniques. This class series is the perfect opportunity to learn and practice finishing pieces of jewelry. Techniques covered in class will include filing, sanding, tricks with the foredom and our polishing machines. Students will build onto skills learned in beginning jewelry classes and will dive into a variety of techniques crucial to finishing their work successfully.
Students are encouraged to bring in jewelry pieces that they are working on and include them in the discussion. This is the best way to answer all of your questions and troubleshoot the best way to finish your jewelry. Each piece will 100% contribute to what we go over in class and all of your questions are encouraged!
CLASS FEES
Members: $130.50
Non-Members: $145
MATERIALS FEES
(Paid to instructor on the first day of class)
$10-20
AGES
Adults 16+
PREREQUISITES
Students must have taken Jewelry 1 or other beginning jewelry class and comfortable using a jewelers saw, files and a torch.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Tuesday, March 29, 12:00pm
MATERIALS TO BRING
Students are encouraged to bring a pencil and a sketchbook/notebook and required to wear closed-toed shoes and be able to tie long hair back for safety.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Masks are optional.
Get 10% off classes and tickets when you become a member.
Register and add class times to your calendar below.
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Week 1
April 4, 2023
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Week 2
April 11, 2023
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Week 3
April 18, 2023
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Jewelry Studio
Address:
Description:
The Jewelry Studio at the Jansen Art Center is located in the SE side of the main floor: