{"product_id":"cold-connections-riveting-and-tab-setting-september-20-from-9-30-5-30","title":"Cold Connections: Riveting and Tab-setting. September 20 from 9:30-5:30","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen up a whole new world of jewelry design and fabrication by learning how to connect metal without soldering! The beauty of riveting (aka \"cold connections\") is that you do not need a torch or solder to connect metal, and this technique can be easily done at home with minimal tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will learn how to hand make rivets with brass, copper, and bronze wire. Each student will leave with a riveted skinny cuff bracelet and a pair of articulating riveted silver earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools and materials needed for riveting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview of the 4 different types of rivets: standard, tube, flush, and decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting rivets and cleanup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSunday, Setpember 20 from 9:30-5:30 from 9:30-5:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e8 contact hours, ages 12+ located at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts located at 100 E. Cleveland, Lafayette 80026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e# students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTools are provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMaterials base kit fee: $40. Payable at time of class to instructor via cash, check, or Venmo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing, Intro to Stacking Rings or equivalent experience. Must have experience safely using in a torch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is September 6, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/f-a-q-for-classes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edress code for class, and studio rules.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructor, Alec Schweiger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Alec_Schweiger_bio_pic.jpg?v=1692642602\" alt=\"Alec Schweiger bio pic\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003eAlec has an MFA with an emphasis in Metals and Jewelry from Colorado State University-Fort Collins, and has been teaching metalsmithing at the collegiate level (CSU) since 2019.  He received a work study scholarship to the Penland School of Craft to study under Kim Cridler, as well as learning from Navajo Silversmithing masters Allison and Trent Lee.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHis \"why\" is described as being an extremely curious person who has always been driven to figure out how things work or how they are made.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlec has a passion for teaching and is thrilled by the opportunity to share his experiences and skills.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA few of his favorite things are: disc golf, golf, and jamming to vinyl with his wife, Emma, and dog, Micah.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432147853464,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/SilverPeakStudio_Workshop_Products-14.jpg?v=1755482472","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/cold-connections-riveting-and-tab-setting-september-20-from-9-30-5-30","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}