{"product_id":"soldering-techniques-get-confident-in-soldering-september-26-from-9-30-5-30","title":"Soldering Techniques: Get Confident in Soldering: September 26 from 9:30-5:30","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you struggle with soldering?  Once you increase your confidence with soldering, \u003cem\u003eno matter what the project\u003c\/em\u003e, jewelry fabrication becomes a lot more fun! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe basic principles of soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow different metals behave during soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhich solders to use for different pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractice 5 different soldering techniques: sweat soldering, solder inlay, 3D soldering, post soldering, and soldering wire\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\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSaturday, September 26 from 9:30-5:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts at 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 fee is $30 which includes metal and studio materials. Due 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: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing or equivalent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe last day to cancel your spot for a refund or transfer is September 16, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy registering for a class at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, you agree to our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e, dress code for class, and studio rules.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructor, Alec Schweiger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlec has an MFA with an emphasis in Metals and Jewelry from Colorado State University-Fort Collins, and is the Assistant Lecturer at the University of Wyoming-Laramie in the Metals Department.   \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile in graduate school, Alec received a work- study scholarship to the Penland School of Craft to study under Kim Cridler.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHis \"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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlec has a passion for teaching and is thrilled by the opportunity to share his experiences and skills to student of all levels and ages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA few of his favorite things are: disc golf, golf, and jamming to vinyl with his wife, Emma, and dog, Micah.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49379698213016,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/SilverPeakStudio_Workshop_Products-11_42fc5a33-6b00-430e-a898-a98721f6ed44.jpg?v=1741780602","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/soldering-techniques-get-confident-in-soldering-september-26-from-9-30-5-30","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}