Cold Connections: Riveting. September 28 from 9:30-5:30

Learn 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.

You will learn how to hand make rivets with brass, copper, and bronze wire as well as learn design and layout techniques. Each student will leave with at least one completed piece of jewelry.

We will cover:

• Tools and materials needed for riveting

• Overview of the 4 different types of rivets: standard, tube, flush, and decorative

• Design layout

• Measuring

• Drilling

• Setting rivets and cleanup

Details:

• Sunday, September 28 from 9:30-5:30
• 8 contact hours, ages 12+ located at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts located at 100 E. Cleveland, Lafayette 80026
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Tools are provided
• Materials base kit fee: $30. Payable at time of class to instructor via cash, check, or Venmo
• Prerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing, Intro to Stacking Rings or equivalent experience. Must have experience safely using in a torch.

The last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is July 20, 2025.

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

About the instructor, Alec Schweiger

Alec 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.