Riveted Dimensional Pendant with Suzanne Williams. Oct. 11-13

In this 3-day workshop, Suzanne will demonstrate hot to use riveting as a method of joining layers of sterling silver to create three-dimensional jewelry. 

You will learn: 

• how to plan and develop a riveted design, and how to create layers of pierced silver (other metals can be used as well) that work together on different levels
• how to create imagery on those layers
• how to assemble/join the 2 or 3-layered constructions using different kinds of rivets to connect 2 or more layers of metal sheet together using spacers (crimp beads) and pins or wire to create space between the layers. 
• how a variety of rivet heads (some of which are stone settings) can be used not only to connect layers of sheet, but also as design elements.

At the end of class, you will have constructed 1 layered pendant, and possibly a 2nd if time allows.

Details:

• Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, October 11, 12, & 13 from 9:30-5:30 each day. You must be able to attend all three days as no makeups will be given.
• 24 contact hours (8 hours each day), ages 14+ located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette CO
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Tools are provided
• The kit fee for the workshop is $65.00. It will include everything needed to create the projects. Participants can opt for a $30 kit if they prefer to bring all their own 18ga, 20 ga, and 22 ga sterling silver sheet.
• Prerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to metalsmithing, or equivalent. Note: Knowing how to properly texture metal to create imagery needed or our Textures in Metal class with Michele Throne is HIGHLY recommended.

The last day to cancel for a refund or credit ($25 transfer fee applies) is September 11, 2025. Because this is a Master Series workshop, there are no exceptions to this rule.

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

About the instructor, Suzanne Williams

Suzanne is a Colorado resident. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1980
with a BFA in printmaking and later worked as a graphic artist, illustrator, fine artist, and
technician in art/bronze casting foundries before beginning her jewelry-making career in
1990. In the past 32 years she has shown her signature 3-dimensional work in many
galleries, art festivals and shows. She has more recently been teaching workshops with
a focus on the design and creation of unique and unconventional clasps and closures,
chains and 3-dimensional layering.