metal smithing classes
Offered in my Seattle Studio or Online via Zoom
Not sure which class is best for you, use the link at the bottom of the page to email me.
Soldering Classes
Basic Soldering - Soldering Sterling Silver
The best class to start your jewelry making journey. Learn how to safely set up your studio, all the suggested tools, best practices and how to get everthing strated on a budget. Class is 3 hours long and you’ll leave with 3 - 5 stacking rings.
THIS IS THE PERFECT CLASS TO START WITH.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
Prong Setting - round or oval stones
Learn you how to create a prong setting out of sterling silver to hold any shape cabochon stone. You will learn basic soldering skills, sizing and shaping your wire to create a dynamic setting for a cabochon stone. You can make a necklace or earrings in this class.
Duration: Approx 4 hours
Level: Intermediate, some soldering experience is necessary.
14K Gold-filled Soldering
14K Gold-filled Soldering
Learn the ins and outs of successfully soldering in 14k gold-filled. This delicate metal needs a little extra attention when it comes to soldering and there are several tricks that I would love to share. I will teach you several easy to understand tricks so you can start to incorporate 14 gold-filled into your jewelry collection.
Duration: 2 hours
Level: Intermediate - understanding of sterling silver soldering is required (Please make sure you have practiced for at least 20 hours).
Geometric Stone Prong Setting
Learn how to set any shaped stone using sterling silver and brass wire and sheet. In this class you will master drilling, sanding and filing as well as sawing, soldering and finishing. It’s a unique take on prong setting where you will create a back plate and set the prongs directly into the plate. Use multiple metals or oxidation to create a dramatic effect.
Duration: Approx 4 hours
Level: Intermediate, soldering experience is necessary.
Stone Setting - Rings
Learn how to create the perfect bezel setting for oval or round cabochon stones. Learn sizing and a variety of options for the perfect ring band of any size. Discover tips and tricks for stone setting so you get the perfect bezel every time. You’ll complete at least one ring in sterling silver.
Duration: Approx 4.5 hours.
Level: Intermediate - basic soldering required.
Handmade Chain
Develop your soldering skills and take your designs to new levels with hand made chain. Learn a variety of chain styles including the popular paper clip chain. Nothing takes your work to a new level better than hand froged chain.
Duration: Approx 2 hours.
Level: Intermediate - basic soldering required.
Stone setting - Pendants
Learn the basics of soldering and bezel setting in this three hour intensive class. You will learn jewelry making basics such as sawing, filing, sanding and texturing on metals like copper and sterling silver. You will learn the basics of soldering and general stone setting, and will complete at least one pendant. Previous soldering experience is helpful.
Duration: Approx 4 hours
Level: Intermediate
Additional Metalsmithing Classes
Jewelry Sawing - Basics
Enter a new realm of jewelry making by learning how to use a jewelers saw. This often frustrating tool will be brought down to size in this easy to follow and fun to participate in beginners class. Learn how to put your saw together, thread your blade, pierce metal, and sand and file the final piece. This fundamental tool is made accessible through simple instruction and trouble shooting.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
Eco Friendly Etching
Learn to create patterns on brass or copper using nothing but electricity and salt water. This chemical-free technique is fun and easy and won't break the bank.
All you need is your imagination - I will guide you through all the technicalities of creating the salt water etching bath, walk you through connecting the electricity and after 15 minutes you’ll have a design etched onto sheet metal. It’s quite simply magical …I will also explain how you can add color to your sheet metal to add extra dimension to really make your piece pop. We will also go over sanding, filing and piercing so you can leave with a pair of earrings, necklace, or even a book mark!
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
Dapped and Riveted Jewelry
In this technique based class you will learn a variety of basic techniques in the first part of the class including dapping, riveting, sawing, sanding, drilling and filing. In the second part of the class you will take those techniques and create a variety of geometric jewelry.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
Etched Brass Seed Bead Earrings
Learn how to etch brass with salt water and a battery and then how to created compaonents for earrings. Add colorful details using seed beads or gemstones to make the perfect pair of earrings for Summer.
Duration: 3 hours.
Level: Beginner.
Stamped Metal Jewelry
In this hands-on class you will learn the basics of metal stamping to create a personalized necklace or bracelet. We’ll go over all the basics to set you up for success – I’ll cover all necessary tools and materials but mostly we’ll have fun stamping out meaningful quotes, names, dates, or even your favorite snarky comment. Your choice to make a necklace or bracelet and all materials and tools will be supplied. All you need to bring is your imagination.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Beginner
Perfect Stacked Bangles
Learn how to solder bangles and add details like wrapped gemstones, or cute little charms. Make 3 bracelets in this fun and easy class. Bring a friend and spend the afternoon making some glorious arm candy!
Duration: 3 hours.
Level: Beginner.
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