Reticulation as a Surface Treatment with Lexi Erikson
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Date: Sunday, January 8, 2017
Time: 10 am to 5 pm Cost: $125 current BoMA members $145 for non-members Materials kit: $50 (depending on price of silver) Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
In this class students will learn the decorative technique of reticulation. Lexi will discuss a bit of the history and show you how to create the uneven mountain patterns which create such varied textures. She will demonstrate how to set a bezel, roll edges, and finish edges which will give the piece a more professional, finished look.
About the Instructor
Lexi has a Master’s Degree in Jewelry Design and Fabrication and has taught jewelry on the high school/college/university level for 30 years. She has also taught internationally. Lexi is a Contributing Editor to the oldest Jewelry publication, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, and writes a weekly column for the new Jewelry Making Daily. She's also President of Wubbers University, the largest free on-line jewelry school. Lexi has won numerous ribbon at fine art and craft festivals, sold in galleries for years and now does consulting for new artists just starting out and teaches in her own studio.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing techniques would be nice but not necessary
Students need to bring
Materials Kit* $50
Number of Seats
Maximum ten students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Questions About the Class
Send an email and we'll get back to you
Registration Open Now
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In this class students will learn the decorative technique of reticulation. Lexi will discuss a bit of the history and show you how to create the uneven mountain patterns which create such varied textures. She will demonstrate how to set a bezel, roll edges, and finish edges which will give the piece a more professional, finished look.
About the Instructor
Lexi has a Master’s Degree in Jewelry Design and Fabrication and has taught jewelry on the high school/college/university level for 30 years. She has also taught internationally. Lexi is a Contributing Editor to the oldest Jewelry publication, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, and writes a weekly column for the new Jewelry Making Daily. She's also President of Wubbers University, the largest free on-line jewelry school. Lexi has won numerous ribbon at fine art and craft festivals, sold in galleries for years and now does consulting for new artists just starting out and teaches in her own studio.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing techniques would be nice but not necessary
Students need to bring
- Paper and pencil/pen for designing
- Your own hand tools (optional)
- Check made out to Lexi for materials kit*
Materials Kit* $50
- Reticulation silver
Number of Seats
Maximum ten students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
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 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.
Questions About the Class
Send an email and we'll get back to you
Registration Open Now
Register on Meetup
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