Student Pendants from Fall 2009

Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Program: Spring
Status: Open
Length: 8 Sessions
Tuition: $ 395
Only $ 375.25 for registration before 10 March 2012
Materials: $ 70
Date: April 10, 2012 - June 05, 2012
Time: Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

In this class you will learn the basics of jewelry making. Techniques include, sawing, soldering, piercing, texturing, annealing, roller printing, bezel setting, and studio safety. You will be amazed at what you can learn in this introductory class! Projects include a band ring and pendant with a set stone.

Open to all levels.

This class is 9 sessions long. Each session is 2.5 hours. If a make-up class is necessary, it will be held on June 12.

Materials & Tools

The $70 Materials fee covers the cost of metals (copper/brass/silver), wire, solder, a stone, and other basic supplies you will use to work on the projects for this class.

Students should bring:

All items should be available at your local hardware store. If you can't find something, don't worry. We can discuss the items on this list further at the first class.

• Wet and dry sandpaper, 2 sheets each of 320, 400 and 600 grits
• Sanding Sticks (paint stirring sticks are perfect)
• Small hand towel
• Tool box (shoe box, plastic tackle box, etc.)
• Old tooth brush (for cleaning)
• Metal metric ruler (150mm, about 6inches)
• Needle file set (small files usually sold in 5 - 8 file sets)
• Ultra Fine Sharpie Point permanent marker
• 8-inch long Mill Bastard file
• Small ball peen hammer (Used and beat up is OK!)
• Safety glasses (optional)
• Sketchbook, pen and pencil for design ideas and taking notes

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