Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing: All dates

$195.00

Day and Time:

January 17: 9:30-5:30 February 1: 9:30-5:30 February 7: 9:30-5:30 February 3 and 10: 10:00-2:00 February 3 and 10: 5:00-9:00 p.m. March 14: 9:30-5:30 March 28: 9:30-5:30 March 3 & 10: 10:00-2:00 March 17 & 24: 5:00-9:00

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Enter the world of making metal jewelry with Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing. This introductory one-day class gives you the foundational skills of metalsmithing jewelry and is the prerequisite for our more advanced classes.

This workshop is jam-packed with information to get you introduced to the world of metalsmithing without a huge time commitment! In addition to learning safety procedures, you will learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing and at the end of class, you will have made a textured sterling silver ring band with your choice of width (3 mm to 10 mm), size, texture, and finish as well as a hand-sawn and textured copper pendant necklace that is designed by you!

We will cover:

Studio safety and ergonomics
Sawing techniques
Hammer texturing and stamping
Filing and sanding
Ring sizing
Basics of soldering
Texturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers
How to use a flex-shaft
How to create a comfort-fit ring
Polishing

Details:

Select your day and time. If it does let you select it, it means the class is sold out. Please contact us to get on the waitlist.
8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
# students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
Materials kit fee is $30 which includes workbook, KN95 mask, and studio materials. This fee is collected 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 registration for a refund or transfer ($25 admin fee applies) is 14 days before the start of class.

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

Weekend 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.

His "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.

Alec has a passion for teaching and is thrilled by the opportunity to share his experiences and skills.

A few of his favorite things are: disc golf, golf, and jamming to vinyl with his wife, Emma, and dog, Micah.

Weekday instructor: John Sullivan

With a BFA in Metals and Jewelry from CSU-Fort Collins and a MFA in Metalsmithing from SUNY-New Paltz, John was most recently an Affiliate Instructor of Metalsmithing and Jewelry and a Studio Technician at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado. John serves on the board of directors of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association.

While studying at CSU, he was an apprentice to artist Ira Sherman and an assistant to artist Nilda Getty. John has been a guest speaker and given demonstrations at events hosted by the Colorado Metalsmithing Association. As an educator, John has taught as a substitute art teacher at the private institute Kent, Denver, and as a Teaching Assistant at SUNY New Paltz, teaching Basic Metal in both a traditional setting, online, and hybrid classroom. After receiving his Masters, John taught Metalsmithing and Jewelry for the Highschool Summer Sessions at Snowfarm, The New England Craft Program.

John has exhibited work at several national and international venues, as well as having been published in numerous domestic and foreign publications.