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Start Here: Beginning Jewelry Week
Instructor: Ms. Sarah Doremus

Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Program: Summer
Status: Closed
Length: 5 Days
Tuition: $ 595
Materials: $ 100
Date: August 13, 2008 - August 17, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

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If you have ever wanted to take a jewelry class, then look no more. Sarah Doremus is an experienced metalsmith and jeweler with heaps of knowledge and who loves to teach beginners.

This five day workshop is designed for the beginner in mind. You will start learning the basics of tools, their function and a little of their history. With special projects designed to enhance your technical knowledge, you will learn how to bend, file, pierce, drill, rivet, solder, polish and make your own handmade jewelry along the way. Through practice, you will be amazed at what you can learn. With lots of demonstrations and plenty of time to play, this workshop is just for you.

Deposits:

A 50% deposit will hold your place in this class! You must call Metalwerx at 781-891-3854 to register with a deposit. It is not possible to place a deposit through our website. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM - 4:30 PM.

NOTE: After your initial deposit, the remaining cost of tuition must be completed 4 weeks prior to the start of the class. Withdrawals less than 4 weeks prior to the start of class will result in loss of deposit.

Materials & Tools

The materials kit for this class is estimated at $100. It is payable when signing up and will be based on the current silver market at the time supplies are ordered. Due to the volatility of the metals market, if the cost of supplies changes, the small difference in price will be either reimbursed or collected at the class. The kit includes the metal and supplies you will need for the workshop, including sterling silver sheet and wire in various gauges, copper, brass, solder, a cabochon stone, and bezel wire to set that stone.

Students should bring:

  • Small hand towel
  • Tool box (shoe box, plastic tackle box etc.)
  • Old tooth brush (for cleaning)
  • Ruler
  • Ultra Fine point Sharpie permanent marker

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