Butane Torch Safety & Fundamentals: September 22 from 10:00-2:00

Master one of the most versatile tools in the jewelry studio with our Butane Torch Basics workshop. Designed for beginning metalsmiths and jewelry makers, this hands-on class teaches you how to safely and confidently use a butane micro torch for soldering, fabrication, and small-scale jewelry projects.

Whether you're setting up your first home studio or expanding your metalsmithing skills, you'll learn the essential techniques needed to operate a butane torch with confidence. Through guided demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice, you'll develop a solid understanding of torch safety, flame control, and the best applications for this indispensable jewelry-making tool.

As you build your skills, you'll complete several foundational projects, including balled wire headpins, soldered jump rings, and a pair of handcrafted sterling silver post earrings—giving you practical experience with techniques you'll use again and again in future jewelry designs.

What You'll Learn

During this workshop, you'll gain hands-on experience with:

• Identifying butane torch features and components
• Choosing the right applications for a butane torch
• Understanding the capabilities and limitations of a micro torch
• Studio safety and proper workspace setup
• Fueling, igniting, and operating a butane torch safely
• Controlling flame size and heat for successful soldering
• Creating balled wire headpins
• Forming and soldering sterling silver jump rings
• Fabricating and finishing sterling silver post earrings

Who This Class Is For

This workshop is ideal for:

• Beginning metalsmiths
• Jewelry makers setting up a home studio
• Students who want to build confidence with soldering
• Anyone looking to add butane torch skills to their jewelry-making practice

No prior experience is required.

Why Learn With Silver Peak Jewelry Arts?

At Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, we believe the best learning happens in a supportive, hands-on environment. Our classes are intentionally limited to six students, allowing for individualized instruction and plenty of one-on-one guidance throughout the workshop.

Instruction is led by a professional metalsmith who has years of experience teaching and selling her work. You'll learn professional techniques, industry best practices, and the reasoning behind each process—building skills that extend far beyond a single project.

Details:

• September 22 from 10:00-2:00
• 4 contact hours, ages 14+ located at  Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials kit fee is $25. This fee is collected at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo payable directly to Kathy.
• Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. 
• Prerequisite: none

The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is September 8, 2026.

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

Instructor: Kathy Pinover

Kathy is Inspired by the beauty of nature and the craftmanship of vintage and fine jewelry. She learned beading techniques through formal classes and studied metalsmithing at Clear Creek Academy of Jewelry and Metal Arts in Denver. She continues to build upon her skills at Silver Peak Studio. In 2004 she opened her business and since created nearly 2500 uniquely designed and handcrafted pieces sold in galleries, boutiques, shows and online. Her passion is creating handmade beaded chains to which she may add metal-smithed embellishments to create one of a kind artisan jewelry.