Ring Sizing Workshop with Jamie McLandsborough
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Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Cost: $105 BoMA members $125 for non-members Materials fee: $50 Location: BoMA Studio 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
During this workshop students will learn how to size rings with and without stones. We will cover some of the common problems encountered in sizing rings and will size practice rings during the workshop.
Students may bring their own finished rings or rings that need to be sized. If students want to bring a ring that's something something other than silver they must also bring the solder they will need.
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.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing skills
Tools and equipment students should bring
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Questions About the Class
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During this workshop students will learn how to size rings with and without stones. We will cover some of the common problems encountered in sizing rings and will size practice rings during the workshop.
Students may bring their own finished rings or rings that need to be sized. If students want to bring a ring that's something something other than silver they must also bring the solder they will need.
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.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing skills
Tools and equipment students should bring
- Shears or scissors
- Tweezers
- Saw frame & blades,
- File set
- Soldering pick
- Scribe
- Calipers
- Sand papers
- Sanding sticks
- Optional: Mizzy wheel Silicone polishing wheels, ring mandrel, rawhide hammer
- Cash or check made out to Jamie McLandsborough for materials kit*
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
- Solder
- Flux
- Heat sink bowl
- Sizing stock
- Practice rings: 1 with stone, two plain (More available for purchase)
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. 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 $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
Register on Meetup
