BOULDER METALSMITHING ASSOCIATION JEWELRY SCHOOL AND STUDIO
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Bolo Tie with Richard Salley

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​Date
:  Saturday, April 28, 2018
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​Time: 9 am to 4 pm 

Cost:  $175 BoMA members 
          $205 for non-members
​          Non-member cost difference will be collected in class

​Materials kit: $40

Location:  Boulder Metalsmithing Association
                  4919 Broadway St, Unit 15
                  Boulder, CO 80304



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Class Description
The Bolo Tie lies somewhere between necklace and necktie with a definite Southwest flair to it. The Bolo is popping up in fashion shows around the world and worn by women nearly as much as men. 

​Prerequisites
Sawing and soldering experience

​About the Instructor
Richard began working in metal in 1969 as an assistant to metal sculptor Malcom Moran in Carmel, CA. He went on to graduate from the University of California and became a teacher in the California Public School System. After 32 he retired from teaching  to devote more time to his art and teaching workshops around the country. He considers himself not so much a jeweler but rather a ‘maker of wearable art’. His interests include digital art, mixed media collage/assemblage, sculpture and jewelry. 

Richard's work has been featured in ‘Belle Armoire Jewelry’, 'Art Jewelry' and ‘Jewelry Artist’ magazines. Other published work can be seen in Susan Lenart-Kazmer’s book ‘Making Connections’, ‘Steel Wire Jewelry' by Brenda Schweder, 'Steampunk Style Jewelry' by Jean Campbell and 'Metal Style' by Karen Dougherty.

Richard and his wife, Jane, reside in Rio Vista, CA. 

His work can be viewed at http://rsalley.com

Students need to bring
  • Jewelers saw and blades (#2/0-4/0)
  • Bench Block
  • Pliers-flat nose, chain nose, round nose
  • Files – hand files and/or needle files
  • Calipers – digital calipers can be found online or at Harbor Freight for around $20
  • Rawhide mallet
  • Wire cutters
  • Scribe
  • ​Bezel rocker, burnishers or bezel pusher 
  • Bring a flat-backed cabochon of your choosing that will fit on a 2” x 2” base with sufficient room left around the stone for embellishments. If you want to do a stone-on-stone setting, bring a second smaller cabochon for that. I will have some stones also if you don't have one to bring.
  • Cash or check for made out to Richard Salley for $40 Materials Kit
Optional
  • Metal shears
  • Miter vise/jig

Materials Kit $40 (Supplied by Instructor)*
  • 8 ply braided leather bolo cord
  • Sterling Silver sheet and wire
  • 6mm cabochon x2
  • 6mm bezel cup x2
  • silver solder
  • flux
*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
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Cancellation Policy
  • You may cancel up to 45 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
  • Cancellations less than 45 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.
  • Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.

Maximum Number of Students
Ten. Students must be over 18 years old and will be required to sign a waiver.

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4919 Broadway, Units 14 & 15, Boulder, CO 80304 • 303.630.9263  • info@bouldermetalsmiths.com
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Boulder Metalsmithing Association is a 501(c)(3) Colorado non-profit.
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