{"product_id":"heat-patina-ornaments-december-19-from-10-12-or-1-3pm","title":"Heat Patina Ornaments: December 19 from 10-12 or 1-3pm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"253\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eJoin us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the magic of flame painting copper (aka creating a heat patina) to create a one-of-a-kind ornament to enjoy for years to come.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eIn this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how heat and flame transform copper, bringing out beautiful, unexpected colors and patterns. Select from a number of different pre-cut holiday shapes, texture and stamp the metal to your liking, and finish with painting the metal with the flame of a torch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eOnce your ornament has been finished, you’ll add a festive ribbon so it’s ready to hang on your Christmas tree—or give as a special handmade gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eNo jewelry-making experience is necessary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jen will guide you through each step, making this a fun and approachable experience for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eYou’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"82r701\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eBasic metal texturing and stamping techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5h0cmf\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eHow to safely use a torch for heat patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o7h37t\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eHow heat creates different colors and effects on copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l8btrc\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eFinishing techniques to bring out your ornament’s details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15n31hf\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eHow to add a ribbon and prepare your ornament for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect from a morning or afternoon session: 10:00-12:00 or 1:00-3:00  at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette, CO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 contact hours, ages 14+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must also take the class).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials fee: included for 1 ornament. An additional ornament can be made for an additional $10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrerequisite: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003enone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is December 5, 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor, Jen Lesea-Ames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" height=\"250\" width=\"250\" alt=\"Jen LeseaAmes\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Jen_LeseaAmes_Headshot_480x480.png?v=1663466580\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter retiring from her health education career in 2014, Jen transitioned her side-hustle jewelry business into a full-time success story as a nationally known jewelry designer and most recently, as an instructor in the jewelry arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJen studied metalsmithing at the Denver School of Metal Arts from 2012-2016 and Gemological Institute of America (GIA) from 2014-2017, where she became obtained her diploma as an \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied Jewelry Professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the pandemic hit in 2020, she saw her 32 art shows cancel in a matter of weeks. After the economic shutdown, she opened Silver Peak Studio in July 2020, where she started teaching jewelry fabrication classes in a small group setting.  As demand increased, she expanded the class schedule and hired instructors. In April 2024, she expanded and moved Silver Peak Studio to Old Town Lafayette and opened the jewelry store next door to the school, where locals and visitors can shop the instructors' and students' jewelry as well as locally-made art and gifts. In January 2025, she rebranded to Silver Peak Jewelry Arts which more accurately reflects the mission and services that she provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the owner of Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, Jen's \"why\" is to provide a safe, professional, and fun environment where students can expand their skillset in the jewelry arts and help support independent artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA few of Jen's favorite things is recreating outdoors, traveling, and hanging with her fur babies, Addie and Stevie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"10:00-12:00","offer_id":67624667218072,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:00-3:00","offer_id":67624667250840,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Copperornamentheatpatina.jpg?v=1790987044","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/heat-patina-ornaments-december-19-from-10-12-or-1-3pm","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}