Beginning Jewelry

Service Description

Beginning Jewelry This class is in person for 7 weeks, 3 hours per week. If you do not live in Phoenix or cannot participate in person, you can visit our online classes. ​ Class cost: $260, materials separate. Materials cost approximately $200-$250 To see full supply list, please visit the "Class Supplies" tab at the top of the page. Once you register for the class, a copy of the supply list will be sent to the email you register with. Please check your spam or junk folders if you do not see it in your inbox. This beginning level jewelry class will provide a solid foundation of metal, tools, techniques, and safety. We will make approximately 3-4 pieces of jewelry over the 7 weeks with the final project being a cabochon ring. Design ideas will be provided or students are free to create their own. The pictures above are a sample of jewelry made using techniques taught in this class. The schedule is: Week 1: Sawing/Piercing/Filing Week 2: Annealing/Stamping/Textures/Hydraulic Press/Sanding Week 3: Pendant or keychain. Sweat soldering sheet metal. Learn about gas, ventilation, equipment, and process. Week 4: Soldered wire earrings. Pick soldering and ear wires. Week 5: Spinner Ring. Learn to use the rolling mill to apply textures, ring sizing and forming. Week 6: Cabochon Ring. Learn to form bezel and set a cabochon. Week 7: Project completion. This week is used to finish up projects from class with the instructor available for help. The following tools will be covered: *flex shaft *disc cutter *rolling mill *dapping block *hydraulic press *soldering torch *hammers ​ You will receive a manual with all the techniques and step by step instructions to go along with the class. ​ 10 hours of studio time are provided with this class. Studio time must be used within 90 days of the last class. Make sure you purchase your supplies prior to the start of class. See link above to the materials list. ​ PREREQUISITES: None Please Note: Beginning Jewelry covers the fundamentals of metalsmithing. Each class builds on the week before so missing a class can be challenging. In particular, missing week 3 which covers the soldering foundation will set you behind. Your options to make up a class are: 1. Make it up with another beginning jewelry class, although you may have to wait for a while depending on the schedule. 2. Schedule and pay for an hour private lesson.