Introduction to Jewelry Making

Adult Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

1/10/2023-3/14/2023

6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Tue

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$315.00

$285.00

$45.00

This course is designed to introduce you to a variety of technical processes, design concepts, and tools essential for understanding and working with non-ferrous metals on a wearable scale. Attention will be given to material sourcing, the production and critique of metalwork, and the cultural and historical aspects of jewelry as artistic expression. Some basic techniques that will be covered include sawing, filing, riveting, simple forming, hammer texture, soldering, and finishing.

What you will learn:
1. Design concepts as they pertain to wearable and decorative metals
2. Working with specialized tools
3. Basic techniques

Note that this classroom is accessible by stairs only; please contact Fleisher for more information.

  • This is an in-person class which will take place in our building with strict social distancing protocols and reduced student capacity. Masks are required. Please see our COVID-19 community safety policies.

  • Recommended Jewelry and Metal suppliers:
  • Hagstoz, 709 Sansom Street. Phone: 215-922-1627
  • Pamma Tools, 809 Sansom Street. Phone: 215-928-6004
  • Rio Grande: www.riogrande.com Phone: 1-800-545-6566

  • Students will receive a materials list one week prior to class with specific catalog numbers if purchasing supplies online.

  • START THE TERM WITH THESE SUPPLIES:
  • • Herkules Saw blades 3/0 – 2dozen (24 total)
  • • 3” x 3” 20 gauge Copper sheet or Brass sheet
  • • 3” x 3” 20 gauge Brass sheet
  • • Double stick tape
  • • Sketch Book or Paper to draw on
  • • Sharpie thin and thick “Black” only
  • • Pencil and Pen

  • FOR THE FIRST CLASS:
  • • 3 inches of 18 guage sterling silver 5mm wide rectangular wire
  • • 1 fine silver 6mm bezel cup
  • • 1 6mm calibrated cabochon cut gemstone
  • • 6 inches each of silver wire solder Hard, Medium, Easy

  • MIDWAY THROUGH THE TERM STUDENTS WILL NEED THESE SUPPLIES:
  • • Cabochon Cut Stone round or oval in shape and at least 1/2 inch in diameter
  • • Fine Silver Bezel Wire
  • • Sterling Silver Sheet 22 gauge – 1” X 1”
  • • Solder Hard, Medium, Easy - 6” of each
  • • 3 small plastic Baggies or containers to keep solder in.
  • • Masking Tape

  • (No Nickel or Steel in studio unless previously discussed and Gold at your own expense!)
  • Materials are extremely important to have because without them projects will not be able to be completed.