Metalsmithing Essentials for Jewelers with Amy Johnson
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Date: Four sessions
July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Time: 6 pm - 9:30 pm Cost: $195 current BoMA members $235 for non-members Location: Boulder Community Arts 4919 Broadway, Unit 14 Boulder, CO 80304 Materials fee: $50 (subject to change due to fluctuating cost of materials) |
Class Description
This class is designed for people who want to learn basic jewelry making skills. Measuring, filing, sawing, piercing, soldering, bezel fabrication, bezel setting, and bezel setting, as well as some finishing techniques will be covered in four evening sessions.
Tools and equipment including burnishers, saw frames, pliers, and mandrels will be available in the studio and a materials kit is required and can be purchased on the first day of class. Students will leave the final class with a ring and a pendant OR a pair of earrings.
Only four seats are available this hands-on workshop, ensuring plenty of individual instruction.
Materials Kit
Silver Solder Wire, easy, medium and hard
Sponge Sanding Pads
Sawblade 2/0
Drill Bit
Sterling wire 16g
Sterling 20g sheet
6mm round cabochon
Bezel wire
Students Should Bring
Cash or check made out to Amy Johnson for Materials Kit (above)
About the Instructor
Amy Johnson received her MFA in Metalsmithing from Colorado State University. She has a jewelry company, Amy J. Metals, and in addition to running her business has taught at University of Colorado, Boulder, Front Range Community College and Boulder School ol Metals. She creates architecturally inspired jewelry in addition to conceptually oriented installations and sculptures. Her interests and special skills in metalsmithing include: fabrication with a particular focus on soldering, enameling, lost wax casting, non-tradilional stone setting, welding, and using non-traditional materials. She enjoys supporting the cultivation of each student's voice and aesthetic. Students will leam how to create expressive and
resolved pieces of jewelry ... jewelry that is thought through and well executed in her classes.
Maximum six (4) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
This class is designed for people who want to learn basic jewelry making skills. Measuring, filing, sawing, piercing, soldering, bezel fabrication, bezel setting, and bezel setting, as well as some finishing techniques will be covered in four evening sessions.
Tools and equipment including burnishers, saw frames, pliers, and mandrels will be available in the studio and a materials kit is required and can be purchased on the first day of class. Students will leave the final class with a ring and a pendant OR a pair of earrings.
Only four seats are available this hands-on workshop, ensuring plenty of individual instruction.
Materials Kit
Silver Solder Wire, easy, medium and hard
Sponge Sanding Pads
Sawblade 2/0
Drill Bit
Sterling wire 16g
Sterling 20g sheet
6mm round cabochon
Bezel wire
Students Should Bring
Cash or check made out to Amy Johnson for Materials Kit (above)
About the Instructor
Amy Johnson received her MFA in Metalsmithing from Colorado State University. She has a jewelry company, Amy J. Metals, and in addition to running her business has taught at University of Colorado, Boulder, Front Range Community College and Boulder School ol Metals. She creates architecturally inspired jewelry in addition to conceptually oriented installations and sculptures. Her interests and special skills in metalsmithing include: fabrication with a particular focus on soldering, enameling, lost wax casting, non-tradilional stone setting, welding, and using non-traditional materials. She enjoys supporting the cultivation of each student's voice and aesthetic. Students will leam how to create expressive and
resolved pieces of jewelry ... jewelry that is thought through and well executed in her classes.
Maximum six (4) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 5 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 3-5 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 3 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.
