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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...

This exciting three day class teaches proper jewelry making techniques for beginners. Students will learn the correct way to file, saw, form, forge, solder Sterling Silver as well as make a stone setting and set stones, in an intensive workshop held in our beautiful studio, each student will create a minimum of (5) pieces of Sterling jewelry seated...

Create wonderful, wearable jewelry using copper, silver, or other metals. Learn or improve your skills in metalsmithing (sawing, drilling, filing, soldering, stone setting, etc.). Small class (max 4) size ensures one-on-one instructor guidance. Materials can be purchased from the instructor. Preparations:  Be in close-toed shoes. ...

Looking to try out jewelry making or just need one class to finish up a project? Register for one class session from a selection of dates. Experience personalized learning in the techniques of soldering, forming, sawing, and other metalsmithing techniques.

This exciting 3 day class will be challenging and rewarding. Students have creative freedom in the execution of these projects. Explore further the techniques introduced in Metal I. Forging, fusing, hollow forms, and advanced stone setting are the focus. All Metal II students learn to flush set faceted stones. Practice heavy bezel settings with hammer...

Come learn how to prong set faceted stones with Daniel Valencia, he has taught hundreds of metalsmiths this technique. In this two-day workshop you will learn how to prong set faceted stones correctly and with confidence. Students will be setting faceted stones of varying sizes in sterling silver. Setting fabrication will be demonstrated. Proper tools,...

Make a beautiful bracelet with tools & materials commonly found at the hardware store in this live streaming workshop. You will need: 1. Internet connection 2. 16-18g copper wire (picture hanging, hobby), OR bare copper wire (4 ft cut to order) 3. Long nose or needle nose pliers (small tip, rounded outside jaw) 4. Hammer 5. Light weight flush...

In this one-day workshop you will learn how to Flush set faceted stones correctly and with confidence. Students will be setting faceted stones in both brass and sterling silver. Proper tools, layout and finishing will be covered.  All materials are included in the workshop fee. Lunch will be provided. Students should not wear loose clothing...

Make memories while creating your own jewelry. Great for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, wedding day jewelry, and gifts. Names and wedding date can be pre-inscribed on the back/inside and each guest can personalize the other side to suit their taste.  $40/person for a copper and brass pendant. $100/person for a silver bracelet. ...

You will learn to fabricate several different styles of clasps in sterling silver in this class. Techniques covered will include a hook with secondary butterfly clasp, a two-part sliding hook, and interlocking shapes clasp and a box clasp. This is the second teaching engagement in the Washington DC metro area for Alex and presents an incredible...