Argentium Silver Clasps with Ronda Coryell
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Handmade clasps can set your work apart from others. This clasp is made using no solder. The fact that you can fuse the entire clasp is magical. Students will learn to fabricate by fusing. Granulation and stone setting are also covered. In this two-day class, explore the technology and techniques required to work with Argentium Sterling Silver. Master goldsmith and Certified Master Bench Jeweler, Ronda Coryell, will provide expert instruction and close up demos. Students learn the process of fusing and fabricating using no solder. |
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Ronda Coryell has a degree in Art Education and founded the Northwest Chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths. Her work has won recognition in competition and exhibition. Ronda teaches and lectures across the country and internationally. Visit her website at www.rondacoryell.com
Ronda Coryell has a degree in Art Education and founded the Northwest Chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths. Her work has won recognition in competition and exhibition. Ronda teaches and lectures across the country and internationally. Visit her website at www.rondacoryell.com

Students need to bring
Jewelers Saw and 3/0 blades
Charcoal block
Needle files
Half round pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat or parallel pliers
Round nose pliers
Delrin hammer
Solder/metal shear (Joyce Chen my favorite)
Files - half round ring file med/fine
Needle file - half round 2 or 4 cut
Steel bench block
Tweezers fine tip
Sharpie
Wire cutter (flush cutting best)
Sanding papers
3M Bristle Brushes (6 per mandrels) blue, peach, & green (optional)
$50 cash or a check made out to Ronda for the materials kit *
Materials Kit $50 (Supplied by Instructor)*
*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
CANCELLATION POLICY
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students will be required to sign a waiver
Register on Meetup
Jewelers Saw and 3/0 blades
Charcoal block
Needle files
Half round pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat or parallel pliers
Round nose pliers
Delrin hammer
Solder/metal shear (Joyce Chen my favorite)
Files - half round ring file med/fine
Needle file - half round 2 or 4 cut
Steel bench block
Tweezers fine tip
Sharpie
Wire cutter (flush cutting best)
Sanding papers
3M Bristle Brushes (6 per mandrels) blue, peach, & green (optional)
$50 cash or a check made out to Ronda for the materials kit *
Materials Kit $50 (Supplied by Instructor)*
*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 10-5 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.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students will be required to sign a waiver
Register on Meetup