{"product_id":"wedge-lock-clasp-with-suzanne-williams-august-28-29-2027","title":"Wedge Lock Clasp with Suzanne Williams. August 28 \u0026 29, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this 2-day workshop, Suzanne Williams will introduce participants to one of her most popular alternative and unconventional clasps designs, the Wedge-lock Clasp, and demonstrate how to fabricate it.  The Wedge Lock Clasp is a 2-part, fancy toggle clasp with a Dimensionally Layered receiving end, and a toggle shaped like a wedge on the other end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kind of clasp mechanism can be modified and incorporated in unique and unusual ways, in innumerable variations, into necklace and bracelet closures - becoming integrated into a design as the main attraction of a jewelry piece.  Suzanne believes that clasps don’t have to be an afterthought hidden at the back of a chain. This is a clasp mechanism that is functional, fun, intriguing and invites being taken apart and put back together like a puzzle. Participants will be able to get creative and put their own spin on this basic mechanism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a design for this 2-part toggle type clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a design using tracing paper for the toggle and for receiving end of the clasp with 2 layers that work in harmony with each other and leave an opening that can receive the toggle end of the clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend and shape a frame for the receiving end of the clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out, shape and texture the toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out and then texture or develop imagery on the layers that go on the bottom and top of the frame, and solder those in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate findings to attach the 2 components to the chain that connect them along with fabricating any stone settings that might be needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder the findings and stone settings onto the respective components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut channels into the top and bottom of the receiving component for the toggle to fit into and the chain to be secured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet stones, Attach the chain and finish out the clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday \u0026amp; Sunday, October 2 and 3 from 9:30-5:30 each day. \u003c\/strong\u003eYou must be able to attend both days as no makeups will be given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 contact hours (8 hours each day), ages 14+ located at 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette CO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e# students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools are provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials kit fee varies based on the type of chain you decide to create. The fee will include the cost of the sterling silver wire and solder that you will need for the samples and bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This will be charged at current metal market rates at the beginning of class. Payable via cash, check or Venmo.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to metalsmithing, or equivalent. If you wish to set stones in your chain, you must have confidence in bezel and tube-setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last day to cancel for a refund or credit ($25 transfer fee applies) is March 24, 2027. Because this is a Master Series workshop, there are no exceptions to this rule.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy registering for this workshop, you agree to our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/f-a-q-for-classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edress code, and studio rules.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructor, Suzanne Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne, a Colorado resident, graduated from Colorado State University in 1980 with a degree in printmaking.  She later worked as a graphic artist, illustrator, fine artist, and technician in\u003cbr\u003eart\/bronze casting foundries prior to starting her metalsmithing career in 1990. She has shown her award-winning work in many art festivals, galleries, and group shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne is always working on developing and applying new techniques and approaches to creating her signature 3-dimensional jewelry. This includes creating unique chains to incorporate into her jewelry pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last six years she has also been teaching workshops to share her extensive metalsmithing and design experience with others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67737735889048,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Wedge_Lock_Clasp.jpg?v=1792166396","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/wedge-lock-clasp-with-suzanne-williams-august-28-29-2027","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}