Level II Metalsmithing
for Jewelers
with Jamie McLandsborough
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Date: Four consecutive Monday evening sessions May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cost: $245 BoMA members $295 for non-members Materials fee: $50 Location: BoMA Studio 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
This is an excellent class if you have taken jewelry courses in the past and would like to further improve your skills. In this class we will practice piercing and overlay techniques as well as forming and finishing techniques to create a pair of matched earrings or a pendant. We will also cover design and project planning, saw tips and tricks, soldering techniques, texturing and finishing techniques. Students will learn best uses for tools including shears, drill press, flex shaft, rolling mill, dapping punches, leather sand bag, holding devices, pitch, resin, dop wax, and gravers.
Bring pictures, ideas, or drawings of a pendant and earrings for design inspiration. Students should also bring process problems and questions to this class. We will talk about creative work arounds and time saving techniques that will improve your overall production.
Prerequisites
Level one courses or 2 years self direction.
About the Instructor
Jamie Mclandsborough has been working in the jewelry field for 20 years, since he was first introduced to soldering by a wonderful high school art teacher. Jamie has apprenticed, taken courses through GIA, tested with the Jewelers of America and studied extensively but still believes there is no better way to learn than a little bit of knowledge and a whole lot of experimentation. Jamie currently works as a bench jeweler at Gusterman’s Silversmiths in Downtown Denver, served on the Board of CoMA, and takes classes anywhere he can, most recently right here in the BoMA studio.
Tools and equipment students should bring
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
This is an excellent class if you have taken jewelry courses in the past and would like to further improve your skills. In this class we will practice piercing and overlay techniques as well as forming and finishing techniques to create a pair of matched earrings or a pendant. We will also cover design and project planning, saw tips and tricks, soldering techniques, texturing and finishing techniques. Students will learn best uses for tools including shears, drill press, flex shaft, rolling mill, dapping punches, leather sand bag, holding devices, pitch, resin, dop wax, and gravers.
Bring pictures, ideas, or drawings of a pendant and earrings for design inspiration. Students should also bring process problems and questions to this class. We will talk about creative work arounds and time saving techniques that will improve your overall production.
Prerequisites
Level one courses or 2 years self direction.
About the Instructor
Jamie Mclandsborough has been working in the jewelry field for 20 years, since he was first introduced to soldering by a wonderful high school art teacher. Jamie has apprenticed, taken courses through GIA, tested with the Jewelers of America and studied extensively but still believes there is no better way to learn than a little bit of knowledge and a whole lot of experimentation. Jamie currently works as a bench jeweler at Gusterman’s Silversmiths in Downtown Denver, served on the Board of CoMA, and takes classes anywhere he can, most recently right here in the BoMA studio.
Tools and equipment students should bring
- Saw frame
- Flat/Half Round forming pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Needle file Set #2 cut
- Needle file set #4 cut
- Brass Calipers
- Dividers
- Bezel Roller
- Scribe
- Optivisor
- 400 grit sand paper
- 600 grit sand paper
- Any other jewelry tools you currently have in your toolbox
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
- Tool steel
- Burs
- Paper/plastic for printing
- 18 g sterling sheet
- 20 g sterling wire
- Saw blades
- Solder
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 6. 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 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.
- Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
