Argentium Granulation Workshop
with Jennifer Knollenberg
CLASS DESCRIPTION
The art of granulation is as ancient as it is beautiful. All fundamentals will be covered in this hands-on course from fusing to making granules. Because Argentium works more like gold than traditional sterling silver, granulation is well suited to the metal.
Consider taking this class along with the Hydraulic Press and Keum Boo the next day to expand your granulation design repertory.
PREREQUISITES
Previous metalsmithing and Argentium experience recommended but not required.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jennifer was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. As is often the case, Jennifer did not begin her adult life as an artist. Her early roots began in chemistry and food science where she developed a love of creating art with food. Jennifer feels that her creative spark was truly ignited when she completed the graduate jeweler program at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and apprenticed with a San Francisco area jewelry designer.
Tools students need to bring:
Jewelers saw and 4/0 saw blades
Dividers
Small oval or pear shaped mandrel (optional)
5/16 mandrel or other small mandrels
Flush cutters/snips
Scribe
Small fine-tipped brush
Small round ball burs (1-2mm)
Leather scrap for dapping round wires, etc.
Fine tipped Sharpie marker
Hard, medium and easy solder
320 grit sand paper
Hard charcoal block
Yellow (Battern's) flux
Small, fine-tipped tweezers
Pattern materials for rolling mill: brass pattern plates or other non-steel items including lace, etc
$25 cash or a check made out to Jennifer for the materials kit*
Materials Kit* Supplied by Instructor
Tile shard (to set on top of kiln to heat before using torch/dries glue)
Argentium sheet, wire, bezel
2 stones
Extra material for purchase
*Materials kit purchase is required for all BoMA workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials require to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration Open Now
The art of granulation is as ancient as it is beautiful. All fundamentals will be covered in this hands-on course from fusing to making granules. Because Argentium works more like gold than traditional sterling silver, granulation is well suited to the metal.
Consider taking this class along with the Hydraulic Press and Keum Boo the next day to expand your granulation design repertory.
PREREQUISITES
Previous metalsmithing and Argentium experience recommended but not required.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jennifer was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. As is often the case, Jennifer did not begin her adult life as an artist. Her early roots began in chemistry and food science where she developed a love of creating art with food. Jennifer feels that her creative spark was truly ignited when she completed the graduate jeweler program at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and apprenticed with a San Francisco area jewelry designer.
Tools students need to bring:
Jewelers saw and 4/0 saw blades
Dividers
Small oval or pear shaped mandrel (optional)
5/16 mandrel or other small mandrels
Flush cutters/snips
Scribe
Small fine-tipped brush
Small round ball burs (1-2mm)
Leather scrap for dapping round wires, etc.
Fine tipped Sharpie marker
Hard, medium and easy solder
320 grit sand paper
Hard charcoal block
Yellow (Battern's) flux
Small, fine-tipped tweezers
Pattern materials for rolling mill: brass pattern plates or other non-steel items including lace, etc
$25 cash or a check made out to Jennifer for the materials kit*
Materials Kit* Supplied by Instructor
Tile shard (to set on top of kiln to heat before using torch/dries glue)
Argentium sheet, wire, bezel
2 stones
Extra material for purchase
*Materials kit purchase is required for all BoMA workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials require to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Seats are not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
Registration Open Now