▪ Adult Jewelry Camp - Beginners ▪

This 5-day class is for the advanced beginner and focuses on the fundamentals of jewelry design and execution. Studio habits, safety and design elements will be covered in detail. Perhaps you want to hone your basic skills in metal jewelry fabrication but a busy schedule keeps you from committing to a 6-week course. Or, you simply prefer a short, intensive metal jewelry class. If either of these describes you, then this five day class is the place to be!

We'll focus on some of the most important basic metalworking skills such as sawing, soldering, filing, texturing, hammering, setting cabchons in bezels and finish work. As you learn the proper techniques to help you build a strong foundation in the metal jewelry arts, you'll make fun and unique jewelry such as a spinner-style ring, earrings featuring bezel-set cabchons and a multi-linked bracelet. You'll also take home a full-color information-packed booklet complete with tutorials for the week’s projects. You'll be working in copper, fine and Sterling silvers.

A complete tool list will be sent a week prior to camp in case you wish to use your own. However, all tools used during the week will be available for you to borrow during the camp, so there's nothing to buy except an apron and a Sharpie marker with your name on it!

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Recommended tools to bring to the workshop:

• Round nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers
• Chain nose pliers
• Flush or semi-flush cutters that will cut up to 12 gauge wire
• Ball peen or chasing hammer
• Mandrels of different sizes (knitting needles and round writing pens work well for this)
• Needle files
• 6 inch ruler
• Soft tape measure
• Steel bench block
• Sharpie® or other indelible pen
• Hand towel
• Polishing cloth
• #000 Fine steel wool

Some tools will be available to borrow; however, I highly recommend bringing your own tools if you have them. I typically have quality tools available for purchase.

A separate materials fee will include the necessary supplies to complete all class projects. A variety of supplies will also be available for purchase. And, of course, you may bring your own. You'll also take home a complete written tutorial.

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