All classes will be held at ASiF Studios in Grass Valley.
The Spring/Summer schedule has completed.
Possible classes for Fall are listed below.
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Dates TBA Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 3pm
Let’s learn to make soldered jewelry! Over the course of two six-hour days (with lunch breaks!), we will work through introductory information and safety, two jewelry projects, and end with some open time for follow-up, finishing, and free-design. We learn to use a torch for soldering, but so much more: ring sizing, stone setting, texturing, finishing, oxidizing, sawing and other techniques will be covered.
The “kit” cost will be an estimate and may change depending on choices you make during the workshop. The pictures are a close representation to what we will make, but the final product is subject to change.
CURRICULUM:
Intro to Soldering: Basics of tools, mechanics & safety
Basic Ring-Making/Stack Rings
Textured Cut-Out Pendant with Stone
Open Studio time
Level: Beginner Torchwork
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Kit details TBA, available for purchase at class, read more below
Date TBA 9am - 1pm
Develop your wire-fabrication and basic torch skills while you create this rustic but contemporary link. We will focus on making the hinge and then develop that component into a necklace. We will also oxidize with Liver of Sulfur of desired.
Level II Metalworking ("Intro to Soldering" is required first)
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included, Cost of Materials Kit TBA
Date TBA 9am - 1pm
These versatile earrings are not just good-looking, they are also fun and easy to make! This project offers a chance to practice many foundational bench skills and soldering techniques. You will saw, file, texture, solder, oxidize, finish, do wire-work and stone setting.
Level II Metalworking ("Intro to Soldering" is required first)
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included, Cost of Materials Kit TBA
Dates TBA 9am - Noon
Use square and half-round wire to wrap a stone or glass cabochon into a pendant. Learn basic wrap skills of binding square wire and embellishment of your piece. Explore how these basic skills can translate into a myriad of designs.
Level: Beginning-Intermediate Wire
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Material Kit cost TBD, available for purchase at class, read more below
Date TBA 9am - 1pm
Spirals! With this project, you’ll manipulate silver into a deep spiral pattern and create a ring that really stands out. The depth of the spiral is interesting and offers a great contrast between the oxidized black and bright polished silver. You will get a chance to learn more about ring making and some out-of-the-box bench skills.
Level II Metalworking ("Intro to Soldering" is required first)
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included, Cost of Materials Kit TBA
Dates TBA Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 3pm
Everyone wants to set stones! Over the course of two six-hour days (with lunch breaks!), we will become familiar with bezel setting techniques. This class involves a thorough explanation of bezel setting, including information about unusual or difficult setting situations. We will finish two projects, the first is more structured for a solid skills foundation. The second project is more personal - you get to make (nearly) anything you want!
The “kit” cost will be an estimate and may change depending on choices you make during the workshop. The pictures are a close representation to what we will make, but the final product is subject to change.
CURRICULUM:
Intro to Bezel Setting: Fundamentals, Options, Trouble-Shooting
PROJECT 1: Bezel Bling Ring
PROJECT 2: Bezel-Set Pendant
Open Studio time, if time permits
Level: Intermediate Torchwork, Intro to Soldering Workshop required first
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Kit details TBA, available for purchase at class, read more below
Date TBA 9am - 1pm
Textured half-circles with gemstone accents drop from a hammered stem creating an unusual but feminine pendulum earring. We learn texturing techniques including the using a rolling mill and various hammers, simple bezel setting, seam soldering, and sweat soldering.
Level II Metalworking ("Intro to Soldering" is required first)
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included, Cost of Materials Kit TBA
Dates TBA 9am - Noon
This is a fun and popular class that practices hammering techniques on wire. It’s a great introduction to jewelry making because it covers several wire manipulation techniques. You’ll go home with two pairs of earrings and a hammered pendant on leather with a hand-made clasp. Plus, you’ll have a better grasp of important wire fundamentals.
Level: Beginner Wire, no pre-requisite
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Sterling Silver materials kit: $35, available for purchase at class, read more below