Keum-boo: Attached Gold: October 25 from 2:00-6:00. 1 spot left!

Always wanted to work with gold but is the price of gold a deterrent? In this half-day jewelry class, you will learn the ancient Korean technique of Keum-Boo; which is applying thin sheets of 24k gold to silver using heat.

Students will learn how to use fine silver, apply 24k gold foil, and use patina to create black and gold contrast. The instructor will also provide a demo of how to prep sterling silver for Keum-boo.

At the end of class, students will have completed a pair of dangle earrings and a pendant.

Details:

• Saturday, October 25 from 2:00-6:00

• 4 contact hours, ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026

• # students: 3 minimum, 5 maximum

• Materials fee will be based on current metal markets plus $10 for studio materials. Due at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo.

• Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. 

• Prerequisite: none

The last day to cancel your reservation for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is October 11, 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, Michele Throne

Michele’s first dip into metalsmithing started with a high school class. She then picked it back up after getting her BFA at Florida State University. She’s been a full time jeweler for 11 years, and has been teaching art since 1998 and metalsmithing since 2012. She has taught jewelry workshops for over a decade.

Her deep love and appreciation for everything outdoors and love for people inspire her to create jewelry focused on nature and the human experience. 

A few of Michele's favorite things: rock climbing, unlikely animal friendship videos, and chai tea on her back deck on a summer morning.