Classes

5 week class

Wednesdays 2 - 5 pm
February 19 - March 18

Hollow Studs + Dangles

In this course, students will learn how to use the Hydraulic Press, Rolling Mill for textures, and fabricate functional earring components (both posts and wires) from wire.  Students will utilize metals of their own choice, including Sterling, Copper, Brass, or a mixture of these.

Materials fee will be assessed during class, and is based on individual student's metal choices and project requirements.  We will have raw materials for purchase onsite, or you're welcome to bring your own.

Prerequisite: This class is designed for students who have already familiarized themselves with the basics of metalsmithing -- having completed at least one Level One Course at MAKE MADE or equivalent experience via Make + Sip Courses or other courses taught by Danielle or Katie. 

5 week class 

Wednesdays 6-9 pm
February 26 - March 25 

Festival Mixed Metal Cocktail Ring

Students will learn how to saw, pierce, hammer texture, solder, form and finish their own cocktail ring from sheet metal. Students will use sterling silver, copper and brass.

Materials for one Mixed Metal Ring included in class price.

Prerequisite: No experience needed.

5 week class

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 1 pm
February 26 - March 25

Carved + Cast Bling Rings

In this course, intermediate to advanced students will learn how to carve a ring for a faceted or cabochon stone.  Students will work in wax, and create a master from which we will create a mold.  After burning out, students will heat molten metal (silver or gold) and cast it into these single use molds.  

Materials fee will be assessed during class, and is based on individual student's metal choice and project requirements.  We will have raw materials for purchase onsite, or you're welcome to bring your own. 

Some stones will be available for purchase on site in a variety of types and sizes ($20+), or you may bring your own to work with.  

NOTE: Some scraps or parts from old jewelry can be used towards your new design, although we'll need to go through your scraps on site before we cast. 

TIP: avoid solder! You'll get the most from your classroom experience if you cut out solder areas before class, instead of waiting until classtime.    

Prerequisite: This class is designed for students who have already familiarized themselves with the basics of metalsmithing -- having completed at least one Level One Course at MAKE MADE or equivalent experience via Make + Sip Courses or other courses taught by Danielle or Katie.