Expired Metalsmithing & Jewelry 1 – WCC

7 Week Class with Leah Meleski
Presented with Whatcom Community College

Wednesdays, October 26 – December 7, 2022
5:45–8:45pm

Have you ever wondered how to create stunning one of a kind jewelry? If so, this beginning jewelry class series is for you. It is the perfect introductory class that will help you to develop fundamental metalsmithing skills, good studio habits, and an appreciation for handcrafted jewelry.

Throughout this class series, you will learn essential processes and techniques that create the foundation for good studio practice. Class time will be spent learning a variety of processes that include piercing shapes from metal with a jeweler’s saw, adding texture to metal, soldering, and annealing metal with a torch. As well as how to bezel set a cabochon gemstone and create a stunning sterling silver ring. While a majority of these processes are reinforced through the creation of samples, you will also leave class with several finished original pieces of jewelry including a ring and a pendant.

CLASS FEE
Members & Non-Members: $295

MATERIALS FEE (paid to instructor during class)
$25

PREREQUISITES
None

AGES
Adults 16+

MATERIALS TO BRING
Students are encouraged to bring a pencil and a sketchbook/notebook and are required to wear closed-toed shoes and be able to tie long hair back for safety.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Masks are not required, but recommended.
We encourage you to practice social distancing when possible and masks will still be available if you choose to wear one.
To provide the safest environment possible, all Jansen Art Center staff, instructors, and volunteers are fully vaccinated.

Register on the Whatcom Community College website.

Any registration, cancellation, refund, or credit questions are handled through WCC.