Learn the basics of jewelry soldering, including safety, types of torches and fuels, when to use easy, medium or hard solder, use of pickle, use of tumbler for polishing, filing correctly, and how to solder so that the joint is invisible.  Students will shape and cut rings, file and solder them, and forge and texture them to create a bracelet of their choice.  We will especially focus on the use of the torch so that each student will feel competent to complete projects on their own at home.  We will add a hand made clasp, and polish the finished piece in the tumbler.  This class is a prerequisite for advanced soldering classes.

This class is taught in Sterling Silver.  The prices below include the use of our tools and all your supplies. There are no hidden costs.

Thurs Feb 27     (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $90 + $35 materials fee = $125, $110 If recd by 2/22           (This class is taught in Sterling Silver) 
  
ADVANCED SOLDERING CLASSES WILL BE SCHEDULED WITH CURRENT STUDENTS ON THURSDAYS
If you are interested in an advanced class and are NOT registered for the Jan class please email me for future dates.

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Beaded Mosaic Pendant
With Wendy Stevens the Wire Wizard

Make your own small work of art to wear! Learn to use a medley of beads and wire to wrap, sew and weave beads within a handmade hammered wire frame! Students will learn how to make a variety of shapes for the frame, so each person will make a one of a kind work of art. The final touch will be a free form wire design to pull all the artistic elements together to form a one of a kind mosaic pendant.

Sat Mar 1 (11 am - 5pm)     $85 class fee + $30 kit = $115 ($105 if rec’d by 2/15)    

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Jewelry Fusing and Soldering Intermediate Level

This class will cover the differences between Fusing and Soldering and will bring students to another level in their torch work. Two projects will be completed in Sterling Silver—a Fused Pendant and a Soldered Ring. Patina will also be introduced and students who choose to Patina their pieces will do so. The rings will be hand polished with a Flex Shaft tool. Must have completed Beginning Soldering or have permission of instructor, provide work samples and pass a written test on basics and safety.

This class is taught in Sterling Silver.  

Thurs Mar 6 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $100 + materials fee $45 = $145, $125 if rec’d by 2/27  

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Soutache Embroidery Earring
with Penny Lemire

A staple of tailors for hundreds of years, soutache braid has branched out from embellishing clothing to jewelry pieces. This introductory Mini Class will cover the basics of how to work with thread, braid, cording and beads to make your own colorful earrings--giving you all the skills you need to create your own masterpieces. No experience required. Students should bring their own magnification as needed to work with small beads and needles.

Sat Mar 8 (1pm – 4pm)     Class fee $40 + materials fee $30 = $70, $60 if rec’d by 3/5  

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Superduo Woven Bracelet
with Bonnie Dunn

Create a wonderful "Downton Abby" Edwardian Style lace bracelet using the new Super Duo Beads. Students should register early and let us know their color preference so we can order your colors.

Sat Mar 15 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $80 + materials fee $30 = $110, $90 if rec’d by 3/5  

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Herringbone Tennis Bracelet
with Bonnie Dunn

Create a double sided reversible Tennis Bracelet from seed beads with two different designs of your choice. You will use a variety of colors and sizes of beads provided by the instructor. 

Sat Mar 23 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $80 + materials fee $20 = $100, $80 if rec’d by 3/9  

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Beaded Chain and Mandala Pendant
with Walter Stracke

Create a beautiful beaded necklace and pendant using a variety of beads, including the new Superduos. Walter will show you how to make the necklace sparkle, or create one with less bling if you desire. You will also be able to make the necklace to the length that you desire. Please register early and let us know your color(s) preference. The project includes size 15/0 beads so students should come prepared with magnifiers or glasses if needed, and should have the ability to work with small beads.

Sun Mar 30 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $80 + materials fee $35 = $115, $95 if rec’d by 3/16  

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