ExpiredMetalsmithing & Jewelry 1

7 Week Class with Leah Meleski

Thursdays, September 8–October 20, 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: $265.50
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 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.