Overview
In this course you will learn the basics of jewelry making, including making a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and pendant.
Schedule
You can join my larger metalsmith I classes or we can schedule private or semi private sessions.
Description
Metalsmith 1 is meant for both the complete beginner and any new metalsmith hoping to solidify their skills. YouTube lessons are great and highly recommended, but having guidance and skilled supervision will help catapult your skills. 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 | 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 | |
| 80 |
**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. 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. Feel free to specify if you would prefer evenings or weekends.
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