Goldsmithing 101:
Fabricating a Gold Ring
with Jamie McLandsborough

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $145 BoMA members, $195 for non-members
Materials fee: $170 (it's gold, after all!)
Are you interested in starting to work in gold but don't know where to start? intimidated or worried that you might miss a step? In this class we will be building a simple ring in 14k gold highlighting the differences between silver and gold, design, construction, soldering, finishing and setting. It will be a fun way to dip your toes into the world of gold fabrication. Come join us!
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
Students should be confident soldering and completing basic fabrication tasks in silver. Completion of Metalsmithing Level I or two years experience
Tools and equipment students should bring
Materials kit* $170
*Materials kit purchase is required for all BoMA workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials require to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration Open Now
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $145 BoMA members, $195 for non-members
Materials fee: $170 (it's gold, after all!)
Are you interested in starting to work in gold but don't know where to start? intimidated or worried that you might miss a step? In this class we will be building a simple ring in 14k gold highlighting the differences between silver and gold, design, construction, soldering, finishing and setting. It will be a fun way to dip your toes into the world of gold fabrication. Come join us!
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
Students should be confident soldering and completing basic fabrication tasks in silver. Completion of Metalsmithing Level I or two years experience
Tools and equipment students should bring
- Burnsher
- Scribe
- Dividers
- Small file set
- 400 grit sanding stick.
- Students should bring a round faceted stone less than 7mm in diameter to bezel set into a ring.
- Students should bring all of the small hand tools that they have available.
Materials kit* $170
*Materials kit purchase is required for all BoMA workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials require to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
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 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.
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