{"product_id":"beginning-metalsmithing-metals-1-and-2-august-4-11-18-25-from-10-00-2-00","title":"Beginning Metalsmithing (Metals 1 and 2): August 4, 11, 18, 25 from 10:00-2:00","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter the world of metalsmithing gemstone jewelry with this metalsmithing workshop in stone setting in our professional metalsmithing jewelry school in Lafayette, CO! This combined Metals 1 and 2 class will teach you the fundamentals in silversmithing. At the end of the 4-week session, you will have a completed a sterling silver ring with a custom bezel setting for your cabochon (polished stone with a flat bottom).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio safety and ergonomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer texturing and stamping \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiling and sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasics of soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use a flex-shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a comfort-fit ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel sizing and fitting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldering settings to a ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone setting in a custom bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatina options and finish work\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 10:00-2:00. You must be able to attend both sessions as no makeups will be given.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 contact hours, ages 14+ at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials kit fee is $30 + silver used for stone setting which will be weighed at $4\/gram. You may also bring your own round or oval cabochon (Polished stone with a flat bottom) and we will have ones for sale (starting at $20). Materials fee will be due by the end of class via cash, check, or Venmo.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrerequisite\u003cspan\u003e: none\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 admin fee applies) is July 21, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy registering for this workshop, you agree to our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/f-a-q-for-classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edress code, and studio rules.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the instructor, John Sullivan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith a BFA in Metals and Jewelry from CSU-Fort Collins and a MFA in Metalsmithing from SUNY-New Paltz, John was most recently an Affiliate Instructor of Metalsmithing and Jewelry and a Studio Technician at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado. John serves on the board of directors of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile studying at CSU, he was an apprentice to artist Ira Sherman and an assistant to artist Nilda Getty. John has been a guest speaker and given demonstrations at events hosted by the Colorado Metalsmithing Association. As an educator, John has taught as a substitute art teacher at the private institute Kent, Denver, and as a Teaching Assistant at SUNY New Paltz, teaching Basic Metal in both a traditional setting, online, and hybrid classroom. After receiving his Masters, John taught Metalsmithing and Jewelry for the Highschool Summer Sessions at Snowfarm, The New England Craft Program.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJohn has exhibited work at several national and international venues, as well as having been published in numerous domestic and foreign publications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49172405354648,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/SilverPeakStudio_Workshop_Products-24.jpg?v=1755608230","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/beginning-metalsmithing-metals-1-and-2-august-4-11-18-25-from-10-00-2-00","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}