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Metals II
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Jewelryclassdc LLC
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Truxton Circle
52 O St NW Ste 105, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Explore further the techniques introduced in Metal I. Forging and advanced stone setting are the focus. Learn to flush set faceted stones. Practice heavy bezel settings with hammer and punch. Fabricate hollow rings, Develop and create your own ideas. Metal II students are encouraged to attend open studio sessions each Sunday 9-2, free of charge. ...
Copper Enameling / Kiln SBU
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Learn the ancient art of high-temperature enameling to create beautiful color designs on pure copper forms. Enameling uses colorful fine-ground glass powders that are applied to metal using a wide variety of techniques and then fused by firing in a high temperature kiln. Layers of color can be built up using multiple quick firings. As part of...
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Metals I
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Jewelryclassdc LLC
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Truxton Circle
52 O St NW Ste 105, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
In this beginning level jewelry making class, learn the basic techniques of metalsmithing. During the eight week course you will create a minimum of four professionally finished projects (for example, rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets) in sterling silver while learning layout, sawing, forging, texturing, filing, polishing, soldering, and basic...
Metals III
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Jewelryclassdc LLC
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Truxton Circle
52 O St NW Ste 105, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Take your jewelry to the next level with properly executed diamond setting! Focusing on jewelry embellishment using small gems and hand engraving, learn how to properly prepare, sharpen, and handle gravers. Instructor, Bryce Dexter, showcases a range of stone setting techniques including bead, channel, shared and split prong, and pave. Students have...
Metal Lathe SBU
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
The lathe is used to create detailed cylindrical or tapered objects in plastic or metal. In this Safety and Basic Use course (SBU), learn the basic operations of metal turning on the lathe to safely select speeds, select and change cutting tools, use the digital readout, and secure work to make accurate cuts. Explore the theory of how to choose the...
Basic Metal Shop SBU
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
In this Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class, learn to use the cutting and shaping tools most commonly needed when working with metal. The tools work best on materials at least 1/8” thick, but some will work on thinner material as well. These tools are designed to work with steel and aluminum. Get hands-on experience using the vertical and horizontal...
Enameling Office Hours
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
These office hours are a great and fun way for students who have taken a TechShop enameling class to extend their interests and skill set. Sign up to join Kat Jamieson in the fun to create whatever you desire! Bring your own sheet metal for enameling.
$25
Aluminum Casting with a Kiln
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
In this workshop, you will cast a small object from a hand-cut foam mold. Aluminum ingots will be heated to 1500 degrees in our small kiln while students carve their molds out of foam blocks. Your instructor will discuss pattern design, mold troubleshooting and, most importantly, safety. This class will NOT clear you to use the kiln for metal...
$115
Silver Enameling/Kiln SBU
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
The art of enameling (fusing glass to metal) is especially beautiful on pure silver and can be used to make a variety of striking pieces. In this class, you'll create colorful designs using fine-ground glass powders that are applied to silver using a variety of techniques and then fused by firing in a high temperature kiln. Layers of color can...
$150
The Art of Cloisonné Enameling/Kiln SBU
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Learn an important part of decorative enameling through exploring the cloisonné technique. Fine metal wires are fused to a copper blank, outlining your basic design. This is filled in with colorful fine-ground glass powders, and then glass is fused to metal by firing in a high temperature kiln. Color can be built up quickly using multiple firings. ...
$150
Jewelry Repair Intensive
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Jewelryclassdc LLC
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Truxton Circle
52 O St NW Ste 105, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
This intensive 18-hour workshop focuses on key repair techniques taught by Goldsmith Bryce Dexter. Bryce works as a custom and repair jeweler, making and repairing high-end jewelry for clients the world over at one of the finest jewelry establishments on the East coast. Bryce will have the use of a zoom camera and a 48″ HDTV to aid in the demonstration...
$385
2 sessions
Wax Carving Essentials
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Jewelryclassdc LLC
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Truxton Circle
52 O St NW Ste 105, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
In the three day wax carving class we will learn about the uses of all tools as well as several different types of carving wax, inlay wax, and injection waxes. The design process applied to carving wax models will be an open ended discussion throughout our class. All questions and ideas are encouraged. Our projects will include the use of your pictures...
$485
3 sessions
Soldering Intensive
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Jewelryclassdc LLC
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Truxton Circle
52 O St NW Ste 105, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
In this workshop you will learn how to solder sterling silver correctly and with confidence. Students will be soldering sterling silver utilizing tension, sweat, and pick methods. Using Oxygen/Propane little torches students will learn the proper way to protect their metal from oxidation. Students will spend the day practicing the various techniques...
$225
Copper and PMC Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Learn how to handle, model, fire and finish both copper and PMC (fine silver) metal clay to create jewelry and other small metal objects. Under the instruction of an experienced metal clay artisan, you'll leave class with finished art pieces that are uniquely yours! Metal clay is a highly versatile craft material that has improved dramatically...
$170
Lost Wax Casting: Cast Zinc Pendant
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Curious to see how the ancient art of lost wax casting actually works? Come take part in this lost wax casting class that lets you experience this process on a smaller scale. This class starts out simply- with a few pieces of wax- and ends with a pendant you have cast from actual metal! We will sculpt our pendant shape out of wax, allowing each student...
$129