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Jewelry 2
Pick up where Jewelry I left off! This high-energy class explores the next level of jewelry making. Special emphasis will be given to fabrication, flex shaft, and soldering techniques, but no questions or projects will be taboo! Techniques demonstrated over the course of the semester include stone settings (tube settings and unique bezels), solder inlay, forming, and various approaches for creating rings. Methods for making the most of scrap material will be presented including making an ingot and broom casting. Students are encouraged to complete at least three projects such as a stone set ring, a hollow constructed ring, and another of their own choice. Advanced students are welcome and can work at their own pace, on their own projects. Students are invited to bring their own design ideas and work already begun to class.
Meet the instructor
David Baird has been making jewelry for nearly four decades. He received his bachelor's degree at the Evergreen State College, and his MFA from The School of the American Craftsman at Rochester Institute of Technology. He also has a GG (Graduate Gemology certificate) from the GIA.
David sells his work nationally and has taught classes and workshops for at least 30 years around New England including Metalwerx, DeCordova Museum School, and Lexington Arts and Crafts Center. More recently he has been developing specialized jigs to make bench processes easier for his students. The Directed Open Studio courses at Metalwerx are led by David because of his vast knowledge about the many facets of metalworking.
Over the past 15 years, David has expanded his repertoire to include lapidary cabbing and carving. He now devotes his time between two studios, both lapidary and jewelry, taking on commissions by request. His studio is located at the Waltham Mill Buildings, near Metalwerx where still he teaches regularly.
Materials & Tools
There is a $55 materials fee for this course and it is payable upon registration. It includes sterling silver sheet and tubing, brass, copper, 5mm cz's, screw mandrels, and swifty polishing wheels.
- Jewelry tools they already have on hand such as files, sanding sticks, etc.
- Notebook and pencil