Beginner Metalsmithing Projects
$42 - $61.50
In this class, students will create a silver based jewelry project. No experience required. Students will develop skills to explore their practice independently or during our monthly Metalsmithing Open Studio.
What to know before registering
Pricing
Breck Create Members: $42
Non-members: $55 + $6.50 service fee
The cost of the class includes materials and tools.
Age Requirements
Participants must be 17 or older to participate.
Instructor
Kerri Anne Stassen + Sharon Speedy
Check-in
For classes taking place on the Arts District campus, please check-in with the instructor at the class location.
Scholarships
Breck Create is committed to making high-quality arts education accessible to everyone. We offer scholarships based on financial need to students of all ages and skill levels.
What to expect:
Enameling
Showcase your individual style by transforming raw metal in this memorable and unique hands-on introductory class experience. A torch firing enamel class teaches you how to apply powdered glass to metal and melt it with a torch to create colorful, durable jewelry. Classes cover torch safety, cleaning and preparing the copper metal, applying different types of enamels, and design techniques like stenciling and sgraffito. Create a pendant using precut shapes or circles you will learn to cut yourself. A mask will be required, as well as, safe use of the enamels and torches. Through guided instruction and individual practice, you’ll complete a finished piece and gain the beginning skills needed for additional enameling classes. No prior experience necessary — just bring your creativity!
Sterling Silver Textured ¼” Band Ring
You will learn to size, texture, bend, and solder a ¼” sterling silver band that we texture in a variety of ways to create a ring band that is a custom fit.
Cuffs and Bracelets
We will use a variety of copper materials to create cuffs and bracelets. Learn cutting, folding, shaping, texturing, and patina techniques as we explore this creative process.
Sterling Silver Earrings with Tube Set Stone
Learn to tube set a faceted gem onto a simple sterling silver shape that can be textured or smooth. Add a handmade earring wire to finish a set of earrings for yourself or another.
Stacking Rings
Learn to size, texture, bend, and solder 3 sterling silver ring bands to create a set of stacking rings. These bands could have an add stone set in another class.
