Introduction to Metalsmithing
Pierce, solder, hammer, polish... the three class sections of this technique
based series will introduce you to all the basic concepts of working in metal.
Metals A will introduce you to piercing, soldering, and polishing
a pendant, adding jump rings, and simple chainmaking.
Metals B features different projects using
basic techniques, and includes making and embellishing a band, fabricating
a series of "stackable" wire rings, and piercing a pair of "mirror
image" earrings.
Metals C focuses on bezel setting; projects
include fabricating a bezel for a ring and a pendant, as well as exploring
the use of premanufactured bezels.
Metals D offers an introduction to chain making, including a handmade clasp. Students will create a charm bracelet with pierced and stamped charms.
The classes are designed to be completely independent and require no prior experience;
students may take sections in any order, and are free to repeat the classes that
are of particular interest to them.