September 11th | Introduction to Metalsmithing – Levels 2+

Description

Introduction to Metalsmithing – Level 2+

Class Date: Thursday September 11, 18, 25 and October 2nd

Time: 6pm to 9pm

Instructor:  Sonia Sparling / Bobby Gunn

Class Outline: This Introduction to Metalsmithing  – Level 2+ class introduces students to traditional jewellery making techniques, where you will learn skills such as sawing, piercing, forming, hammering, roller printing, stone setting and soldering.

Students will use a rolling mill, oxygen/propane torch, disc cutters, jewellers saw, pliers and hammers to create their own unique pieces. 

Students must have prior soldering experience to take this class or the first level Introduction to Metalsmithing evening workshop before attempting this class.  

Level 2 students (have taken beginner class) – suggested projects:

• Paperclip bracelet
• Saw pierced butterfly wing pendant
• Sweat Soldered earrings or Hoops
• Bezel set pendant
• Bezel set ring
• Hydraulic press pendant
• Link bracelet
• Crushed inlay pendant
• Saddle ring
• Prong set pendant or ring
• Riveted etched pendant

Students can expect to walk away with 2-3 pieces of completed work with the 15 grams of silver included in the course fee.

Payment Details

Workshop Fee: 400.00 +HST per person, includes kit fee for materials, consumables. 

Registration & Cancellation Policy

How to Register:

Sign up and pay for the workshop via this page.

A signed waiver will be required to proceed in any workshop.

Minimum age of workshop participation is 16. 

Minimum 3 students must be registered for the course to run.  

Class Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel or reschedule a class, our CANCELLATION POLICY depends on the time until the scheduled class:

• Up to 7 days, a refund will be issued minus a $15 cancellation fee, or a credit will be given to attend a future workshop. Workshop credits must be used within a 60-day period after cancellation, or it will be forfeited.
• Within 48 hours, no refund or credit is given.

We may reschedule or cancel classes if we do not receive the minimum number of bookings, or in case of bad weather or instructor illness. In this case, you will be notified and the fees will be refunded.