Ring of Fire
with Alex Boyd
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Date: Sunday, November 23, 2019 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $145 BoMA members $195 for non-members Non-member cost difference will be collected in class Materials kit: TBD Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
In this class students will learn how to make a gold setting for a faceted stone in an oxidized silver ring. Techniques for various shapes of stones will be covered. Students can bring their own faceted stones 10mm or smaller or make the project with a synthetic stone provided by teacher at no extra charge. A limited number of natural stones will be available for purchase as well.
Prerequisite
Intermediate or advanced metalsmithing skills are required for this class.
About the Instructor
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
Students need to bring
Materials Kit TBD (Supplied by Instructor)*
CANCELLATION POLICY
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students must be 18 and over. Students will be required to sign a waiver
Registration open now
In this class students will learn how to make a gold setting for a faceted stone in an oxidized silver ring. Techniques for various shapes of stones will be covered. Students can bring their own faceted stones 10mm or smaller or make the project with a synthetic stone provided by teacher at no extra charge. A limited number of natural stones will be available for purchase as well.
Prerequisite
Intermediate or advanced metalsmithing skills are required for this class.
About the Instructor
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
Students need to bring
- Saw blades, files, sanding sticks, etc.
- All your favorite tools you can carry comfortably to class
- TBD cash or a check made out to Alex for the materials kit *
Materials Kit TBD (Supplied by Instructor)*
- Gold, Silver, solder
- Natural stones will be available for purchase, starting at $10
- *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 14 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.
- Cancellations less than 14 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.
- By clicking on the “I’m going” button and paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
- No Exceptions.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students must be 18 and over. Students will be required to sign a waiver
Registration open now
