Beginning Metalsmithing Daytime Session (Metals 1 & 2): May 7, 14, 21, & 28. 10:30-2:00

Enter the world of metalsmithing jewelry with our Beginning Metalsmithing class, which is essentially our Metals 1 and 2 classes combined. This introductory weekday workshop which spans over four daytime sessions which gives you the foundational skills of metalsmithing jewelry such as sawing, texturing metal, soldering, creating custom bezels, stone setting, patina options, and polishing. 

A the end of the workshop you will have completed 7 mm wide sterling silver ring, in your own custom size, texture, and finish with a custom bezel-set gemstone (bring your own cabochon or we have may stones for sale starting at $15).

We Will Cover:

Weeks 1 & 2:

• Studio safety and ergonomics
• Sawing techniques
• Hammer texturing and stamping
• Filing and sanding
• Ring sizing
• Basics of soldering
• Texturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers
• How to use a flex-shaft
• How to create a comfort-fit ring
• Polishing

Weeks 3 & 4

• Bezel sizing and fitting
  
• Bezel soldering
• Sweat soldering
• Stone setting in a custom bezel
• Patina options and finish work

Details:

• Four Wednesdays: May 7, 14, 21, & 28, from 10:30-2:00 p.m. each day. You must be able to attend all days as no makeups will be given.
• 12 contact hours (3.5 hours each day but includes a 30-minute lunch break), ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland, Lafayette 80026
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Tools are provided
• There is a base fee of $10 which covers studio materials. Additional cost is the silver, and will depend on the amount of silver used and will be weighed at $2/gram. You may also bring your own cabochon and we will have ones for sale starting at $15. Materials fee will be due by the end of class via cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo.  
• Prerequisite: none

The last day to cancel your reservation for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is April 23, 2025.

By registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules.

Instructor: TBD (will be John Sullivan or Jen Lesea-Ames)