Description

Silversmithing: Skill Building Class - The Art of the Cuff: Embellishments & Expression

Instructor: Sharon Williams

Seven weeks, Monday's, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
June 22nd - August 17th (no class on July 20th)

Workshop Overview

Explore the metal cuff as a canvas for creative expression. In this seven week hands-on class you will have the opportunity to use the rolling mill to press texture and pattern directly into metal. You will then embellish you cuff with a bezel set cabochon, tube stone settings and fabricated details such as metal flowers and decorative patterns.

More than a technique class, this experience is about artistic growth, learning to trust your eye, develop your voice and create a finished piece that is unmistakably yours.

Skills and Techniques
you'll learn:

Materials & Supplies
Students are required to purchase their own silver and/or other metals for the project. Estimated cost of materials $75. to $150., excluding the price of cabochons. Each student will receive a tube setting kit as part of the course, which includes a 4mm setting bur, 2-inch long Sterling silver tubing and four 4mm CZ faceted gemstones in orange, lavender and clear. During the first class, student will develop their designs and discuss the various metals and other material needed for their cuff.

Prerequisites
Silversmithing 101 or a prior silversmithing class at CERA. If you are proficient at soldering, reach out to me to discuss enrollment in the class.

Tool Rental
If you do not have tools, we have a tool package rental which includes a Butane torch for $50.00. Tool rental can be found on the 'Register Page' under 'Classes & Events'.

Feel free to email me with any questions you may have about the class at srwms4@yahoo.com

**Note**Since it is summer and vacations are the norm, should you need to miss a class there will be a make-up class Monday, August 24th. Also, I am at the studio on Thursday nights for 'Open Shop Night'.

*Safety Protocol:
Wear close-toe shoes.

Instructor

Sharon Williams