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Overview
In this course you will learn the basics of jewelry making, including making a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and pendant.
Schedule
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You can join my larger metalsmith I classes or we can schedule private or semi private sessions. Â Email to schedule: towedstudio@gmail.comÂ
Description
Metalsmith 1 is meant for both the complete beginner and any new metalsmith hoping to solidify their skills. Â YouTube lessons are great and highly recommended, but having guidance and skilled supervision will help catapult your skills. Â In this class we will systematically work though the foundation steps of becoming a successful metalsmith. The projects are designed to build skills, week over week, so that you can work independently.
| WK | Class/focus | Skills | Leave With | Kit Fee / Materials |
| Week 1 | Saw Peircing | Choosing metal, Adhering design to metal, about saw blades, torch, annealing, texturing, rolling mill, proper sawing, filing, polishing | Pendant Necklace | 10 |
| Week 2 | Textured cuff bracelet | Choosing appropriate metal, sizing, torch, annealing, texture, bending techniques, filing, polishing | cuff bracelet | 20 |
| Week 3 | Multilayer earrings | Choosing appropriate metal, sizing, sweat soldering, torch, annealing, texture, filing, ear wires, polishing | Earrings | 15 |
| Week 4 | Bezel set stone pendant, pt 1 | Choosing appropriate metal, choosing stone, choosing bezel wire, torch, soldering, filing, polishing, stone setting | Â | 40 |
| Week 5 | Bezel set stone pendant, pt 2 Makeup / Finishup |
Finish up bezel set pendant any remaining project or start a new one. | Pendant |  |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | 80 |
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**can also be schedules in two six hour days
This class can be retaken multiple times as we will add complexity as you demonstrate skills. Â For example, if you are setting round stones, I will teach you to set corners, or alternate settings, etc.
Additional Benefits
- With a fully tooled Jewelry Studio, you can learn, or try out silversmithing without investing in tools.
- As a voracious learner and tool junkie, Heather will provide guidance and lists of what someone will need to be successful without buying “all” the tools.  This could save a significant amount of time and money.
- As student of Heather’s, you’ll get a discount at Kent’s Jewelry and Lapidary Supply.
If you find that this class is sold out or to inquire about future sessions, please email TowedStudio@gmail.com for the waitlist so that we know if we should add additional sessions. Â Feel free to specify if you would prefer evenings or weekends. Â
Meet downstairs in the Jewelry Studio
Location:
Xerocraft Makerspace
Where Ideas and People Come Together!
101 W Sixth St
Unit 111
Tucson, AZ 85701S
Non-members ring the bell for entry Â
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