Beginning Jewelry: Introduction to Silversmithing
Beginning Jewelry: Introduction to Silversmithing
Instructor: Dana Cassara
Dates: January 9 and 10, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 5:00
Class Fee: $380 | Supply Fee: Est $100-$130
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.
Learn 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.
Learn More about your instructor, Dana Cassara, HERE.
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)
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.
