Soldering Techniques: Get Confident in Soldering: May 18, 9:30-5:30

Do you struggle with soldering?  Once you increase your confidence with soldering, no matter what the project, jewelry fabrication becomes a lot more fun! 

Many metalsmiths struggle with becoming proficient in soldering. Without proper guidance and practice, it is difficult to progress in this very important aspect of creating metal jewelry. This essential "technique only" workshop is specifically designed to foster an atmosphere of learning and support so that you can tackle any soldering challenge. At the end of class, you will have learned and practiced 5 different soldering techniques and created a pair of copper and sterling silver post earrings.

We will cover:

• the basic principles of soldering
• how different metals behave during soldering
• which solders to use for different pieces
• practice 5 different soldering techniques: sweat soldering, solder inlay, 3D soldering, post soldering, and soldering wire

Details:

• 8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026 
• Saturday, April 26
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials fee is $30 which includes metal and 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: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing or equivalent

The last day to cancel your spot for a refund or transfer is May 4, 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, 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 and is a visiting Associate Professor at the University of Wyoming-Laramie in the Metals Department.