Rings by Joy Raskin

Level: Intermediate
Requirements: Jewelry I or Equivalent
Program: Winter
Status: Closed
Length: 9 Sessions
Tuition: $ 450
Materials: $ 40
Date: January 18, 2012 - March 21, 2012
Time: Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

This jewelry II course will focus on a variety of techniques to increase confidence at the torch and successful planning and completion of projects. Students will get tips for solving problems with finishing, soldering and stone setting.

Following demonstrations, there will be several technique-based projects. These projects will expand the student's skill set, and include unique bezel and tube settings, forming a hammered cable link chain, and adding pattern and color to metal through solder inlay. As time permits, students will work on a project of their own design that incorporates techniques learned in the course.

This class is 9 sessions long. Each session is 3 hours. There will be no class on February 22. If a make-up class is necessary, it can be held on March 28 and/or April 2.

You can see more of Joy's work on her website www.joyraskin.com or her webstore http://store.metalornaments.com/

Materials & Tools

The $40 materials fee, payable when signing up, includes base metal, some sterling silver, stones and misc stone setting/polishing supplies for samples and projects.

Please note: this kit includes some sterling silver. Students may require more depending on their projects. Additional silver will be available from the instructor for purchase as necessary.

Students Should Bring:

• Any stone they wish to set
• Favorite hand tools
• Notebook and pencil
• Sanding sticks (if you already have them)