Join me this Fall at the Makery in Bulverde Texas
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Have you wanted to be able to turn your unwanted scrap silver into new material like a pro? Melt it, pour it, forge it, draw it and roll it… there is nothing more liberating than using materials you already have on hand and reclaiming what you thought was unusable. We're delighted to be welcoming award-winning artist and instructor Julie Sanford back to the studio for this comprehensive metals workshop, where we will learn how to season and prepare a crucible, organize and weigh scrap metal, and melt and pour ingots and rods that can be milled and drawn into new sheet and wire. Introductory lessons in alloying silver and gold will also be covered as well as tips to effortlessly integrate these new skills into our studio practices at home, making us more autonomous and less dependent on metal suppliers while at the same time creating a smaller environmental footprint. Then we'll use our newly-milled stock to create a shadowbox ring or pendant showcasing a rosecut cabochon. This is an intermediate to advanced skills class, and students should have basic foundational fabrication skills including soldering, sawing, filing, and finishing.
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Classes and Workshops at Studio JSD, 219 N. 7th, Grand Haven, MI 49417
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Begin your metalsmithing journey with comprehensive jewelry Fabrication Classes taught by an award-winning professional instructor.
Spring, 5 Week Classes
FABRICATION 1 Tuesdays, March 4-April 1, 1-4PM or 6-9PM
FABRICATION 2 Tuesdays, April 22-May 20, 1-4PM or 6-9PM
Wedding Band Workshops and Private Lessons by Appointment Call Studio JSD 616-607-2470
Techniques and for specialty workshops and private instruction include:
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Silver and Gold Fabrication
Bezel Settings Sawing and Piercing Textures Soldering Forging Reticulation Riveting Fusing |
Lapidary
Stone Drilling Stone Setting Rolling Mill Use Flex-Shaft Use and Care Hand Made Findings Argentium Cold Connections Metal Recycling |
Mokume Gane
Metal Clay for Metalsmiths Fold Forming Finishing and Patinas Casting Professional Development Craft Marketing Social Media |
Life's a Bench at Studio JSD!
"I believe that Julie Sanford is a very thoughtful and capable teacher, who offers that maximum learning experience anyone could dream of in a workshop. In addition to this, you get to walk away with a marvelous piece of jewelry you can wear proudly and that you have personally crafted from top to bottom!" -Nina
