{"product_id":"working-with-wire-snowflake-ornament-december-12-from-9-30-5-30","title":"Working with Wire: Snowflake Ornament. December 12 from 9:30-5:30","description":"\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"1\"\u003eCreate a one-of-a-kind sterling silver snowflake ornament while learning the fundamentals of working with round wire in this festive jewelry-making workshop at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"2\"\u003eStudents will work from a snowflake design to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x7amdea\"\u003emeasure, form, shape, solder, and finish sterling silver wire\u003c\/span\u003e into an intricate, symmetrical ornament. You’ll learn essential metalsmithing techniques—including precise wire bending, forming, soldering, texturing, and finishing—while developing the patience and precision needed to create delicate openwork designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"3\"\u003eThe finished snowflake makes a beautiful \u003cspan class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eholiday ornament or statement pendant for yourself or for gifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eYou’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forming and shaping sterling silver wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating symmetry in an intricate design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldering small components and how to solder round silver wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining and cleaning soldered joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing and polishing sterling silver\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\u003eSaturday, December 12 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 will be determined at time of class based on the market rate of silver at time of class. 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: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing or equivalent experience. Must be able to safely operate an acetylene torch, use a flexshaft, and jeweler's saw. Optional: If you know how to tube-set faceted stones, you may bring your own tube setting and stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 admin fee applies) is November 28, 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 Jewelry Arts, 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eInstructor: John Sullivan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith a BFA in Metals and Jewelry from CSU-Fort Collins and a MFA in Metalsmithing from SUNY-New Paltz, John was most recently an Affiliate Instructor of Metalsmithing and Jewelry and a Studio Technician at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado. John serves on the board of directors of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile studying at CSU, he was an apprentice to artist Ira Sherman and an assistant to artist Nilda Getty. John has been a guest speaker and given demonstrations at events hosted by the Colorado Metalsmithing Association. As an educator, John has taught as a substitute art teacher at the private institute Kent, Denver, and as a Teaching Assistant at SUNY New Paltz, teaching Basic Metal in both a traditional setting, online, and hybrid classroom. After receiving his Masters, John taught Metalsmithing and Jewelry for the Highschool Summer Sessions at Snowfarm, The New England Craft Program.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJohn has exhibited work at several national and international venues, as well as having been published in numerous domestic and foreign publications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624503738520,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Snowflakeornament.jpg?v=1790982570","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/working-with-wire-snowflake-ornament-december-12-from-9-30-5-30","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}