Beginning Jewelry: Introduction to Silversmithing
Beginning Jewelry: Introduction to Silversmithing
Instructor: Dana Cassara
Dates: October 3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 5:00
Class Fee: $380 | Supply Fee: Est $85-$110
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Class Description:
This Beginning Jewelry workshop is an ideal introduction to the fundamental aspects of silversmithing. Explore jewelry design while learning all the valuable basics: to saw, file, texture, form, and solder nonferrous metals like copper, brass, and silver. Students will develop a good understanding of soldering and setting stones into bezels and will complete two pieces of jewelry. Get a taste for working in metal while gaining the foundation necessary to pursue the art of silversmithing.
No experience necessary.
Materials Kit Includes:
- Copper to make samples and brooch
- Sterling silver to make pendant with stone
- Cabochon stone
If you choose to work larger than the samples shown in class there will there will be an additional materials fee.
Students MAY Bring:
- Additional sheet silver
- A cabochon (available in studio store)
Students TESTIMONIALS
"So happy that my friend recommended me to take this class. Exceeded my expectations. Super looking forward to taking more classes!" (Jennifer 11/21)
Barbara is an excellent teacher. Her enthusiasm for the work is infectious. I also like that we almost immediately got to “doing”. Janice L 2/2023
Instructor Bio:
Learn More about the Instructor, HERE.
Tools are available to purchase through Danaca Design Studio with 15% student discount code. Browse tools HERE and pick up in person, if you don’t see what you need please email us, dana@danacadesign.com.
Review our class cancellation policy HERE.
All students must fill out and electronically submit the Danaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver form before attending class.
