{"product_id":"metals-1-intro-to-metalsmithing-september-18-from-9-30-5-30","title":"Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing: September 18 from 9:30-5:30","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter the world of making metal jewelry with Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing. This introductory one-day class \u003cspan\u003egives you the foundational skills of metalsmithing jewelry and is the prerequisite for our more advanced classes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is jam-packed with information to get you introduced to the world of metalsmithing without a huge time commitment! \u003cspan\u003eIn 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio safety and ergonomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer texturing and stamping \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiling and sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasics of soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use a flex-shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a comfort-fit ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing\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\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e8 contact hours, ages 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;\"\u003eMaterials 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.\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(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 admin fee applies) is September 4, 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 Studio, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/f-a-q-for-classes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edress code for class, and studio rules.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: Jen Lesea-Ames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efter 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","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432151130264,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Intro_to_Metalsmithing_Metals_1_Jewelry_Workshop.jpg?v=1747506273","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/metals-1-intro-to-metalsmithing-september-18-from-9-30-5-30","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}