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Argentium Fabrication with Ronda Coryell: Hinge Back Earrings & Brooch

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Saturday and Sunday, August 19 & 20, 2023 from 9 am to 5 pm.

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In jewelry, hinging mechanisms are a type of connection between two parts that allows them to pivot around a fixed point. In this 2 day class, learn how to make two different hinging mechanisms. Students will create hinged back/locking earrings and a brooch with a stainless steel pin. These mechanisms are can both be finished in two days. 

Argentium has advantages over sterling silver, and requires some considerations when working with it. Come to this class to learn how take advantage of the differences and work successfully in Argentium.

The main difference between Argentium and sterling silver is its composition.  Argentium  contains  germanium along with more pure silver than sterling. This unique addition of germanium gives Argentium  attributes such as increased tarnish resistance, a whiter colour, antibacterial and hypoallergenic properties and a firestain-free surface. Additionally, Argentium can be fused and welded more easily than sterling silver.
Prerequisites
This is an intermediate class. Basic metalsmithing skills (sawing, soldering, etc.) are required.

Dress Code
Closed-toed shoes and a tie for long hair are required in the studio.

About the Instructor
Ronda Coryell is a Jewelers of America Certified Master Bench Jeweler and, one of the world’s most well regarded experts on the use of Argentium. Founder of the Northwest Chapter of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths, she now devotes her time to lecturing and teaching worldwide. Ronda has taught and lectured in such places as Bali, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Spain and England. She won First Place in the prestigious Saul Bell Awards and continues to gain recognition in competition and exhibition. Her work is included in several books on contemporary jewelry: 500 Earrings, 500 Bracelets, The Art and Craft of Jewelry Making.

Students Should Bring

• Chain nose pliers
• Half Round Pliers
• Flat nose Pliers
• Flush Cutting Pliers
• Saw Frame and 4/0 sawblades
• Diuvider/compass
• Barrett File or Flat File
• Fine Tip Tweeers
• Charcoal Block - Hard
• 1 mm Drill Bit
• 1.3 mm Drill Bit
• Brass Brush
• Optional
•      snaptop mandrel (Rio 333-127)
•      snap to sanding discs - 2 medium  (Rio 337-227)
•      screwtop mandrels - 4 (Rio 333-105)
•      3m radial discs 400 grit - 6 Blue (Rio 333-105)
•      3m radial discs 6 microns - 6 Peach (Rio 332-585)
•      3m radial discs 1 micron - 6 Green (Rio 332-586)

Materials Kit* $35 (payable to instructor)

• Argentium sheet & wire
  
• Stainless steel pin
  
• Tubing

*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.
Maximum number of students: 12. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older

Cancellation Policy

• You may cancel up to 30 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 30 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 cannot be applied to another class.
• If a class has multiple sessions, and you miss one, there is no make up opportunity and the instructor will not catch you up at the next class session. You may not join the next scheduled class, as there’s a maximum number of students for every class and it’s not fair to the other students.
• Please plan extra time to find us if you’re coming to BoMA for the first time. If you are late to a class, the instructor will not catch you up. There’s a structured curriculum for every class and its not fair to other students to skip part of the curriculum to catch up a student who’s late.
• Snow. Colorado has frequent snowstorms in the winter and does a good job maintaining their roads in the snow. Snowy weather is a regular occurrence in our area and most people are accustomed to traveling under such conditions. Classes will be cancelled only in the case of inclement weather conditions that would make class attendance unsafe. If the National Weather Services issues a Winter Storm Warning for the time  period of the class, we will cancel the class. https://www.weather.gov/bou/winterguide
• By clicking on the “Buy Now” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
• No Exceptions.

Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.