{"product_id":"foundations-in-metalsmithing-september-18-22","title":"Foundations in Metalsmithing: September 18-22. All Materials Included!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer a five-day course in the Foundations of Metalsmithing, where you will be immersed into this time-honored craft of silversmithing jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 5 day course, you will learn these different core skills to make jewelry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1: Metals 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basics of metal fabrication: soldering, forming, texturing, and polishing. \u003cem\u003eInstructor: Jen Lesea-Ames\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2: Metals 2: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreating custom bezel settings for cabochons (polished stones with a flat bottom). \u003cem\u003eInstructor: Alec Schweiger\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3: Cold-connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e learn to connect metal without heat via 3 different types of rivets and tab-settings. \u003cem\u003eInstructor: Alec Schweiger\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 (AM): Wax carving for lost wax casting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instructor will cast your wax carved ring outside of class and will ship them to you. \u003cem\u003eInstructor: Denali Moore\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 (PM): Torch-fired enameling\u003c\/strong\u003e (fusing powdered glass to copper). \u003cem\u003eInstructor: Jen Lesea-Ames\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 (AM): Butane-torch safety\u003c\/strong\u003e and how to make your own ear-wire, head pins, clasps, and jump rings. \u003cem\u003eInstructor: Kathy Pinover\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 (PM): How to set up your home studio. \u003c\/strong\u003eLearn the ins and outs about ventilation for torch use, how to safely use and store chemicals, and tools and equipment needed for all different kinds of budgets.\u003cem\u003e Instructor: Jen Lesea-Ames\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the day, you will have completed: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sterling silver bezel-set gemstone ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mixed-metal brass and copper riveted cuff bracelet and pair of tab-set earrings with sterling silver earwire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wax carved ring that you can get cast in bronze, sterling silver, or 14K gold (there is an upcharge for sterling silver and gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of enameled earrings and pendant (or 3 enameled pendants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of findings in argentium silver: earwire, headpins, s-hook clasp, and jump rings\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\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass will be held: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFriday, September 18 from 9:30-5:30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSatursday, September 19 from 9:30-5:30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday, September 20 from 9:30-5:30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonday, September 21 from 10:00-2:00 and 3:00-5:00\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuesday, September 22 from 10:00-2:00 and 3:00-5:00\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAges 14+ located at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St 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;\"\u003eAll materials and tools are included, tough if you wish to get your wax carving cast in sterling silver or gold, there is an upcharge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEach student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrerequisite: none\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause this is a multi-day workshop, the last day to cancel for a credit or refund is August 18, 2026. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy registering for a class at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 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 for class, and studio rules.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49379740483736,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Foundations_in_Metalsmithing_2.jpg?v=1783469591","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/foundations-in-metalsmithing-september-18-22","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}