Jewelry & Metalsmithing Summer Camp for Teens
Jewelry & Metalsmithing Summer Camp for Teens
Instructor: Tegan Wallace
Aug 24- Aug 28, five weekdays, 9:30 - 3:00
Class Fee: $560 | Basic materials included
Class format: in studio at Danaca Design
Prerequisites: ages 13-16
Looking for an exciting and rewarding activity for your teen this summer? Check out the Danaca Design Jewelry & Metalsmithing Camp! This week-long camp teaches fundamental jewelry-making and metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, forming, forging, stamping, riveting, and basic soldering while learning to use a variety of basic hand tools. Using copper and brass wire and sheet metal, as well as a variety of other materials, we will create jewelry pieces students can wear proudly. Projects include stacking rings, bangle bracelets, earrings and pendants. No experience necessary, returning students welcome.
Tegan Wallace has been teaching jewelry making at the elementary and middle school level since 2009 and loves it!
Materials INCLUDED:
- Students will be provided with all tools and materials necessary for class projects including copper and brass wire and sheet metal, beads, clay, powder coating, stringing materials, clasps and other findings. In addition, parents will be given a resource list should they wish to have supplies for at-home use after the class.
Students MUST Bring:
- Lunch
- Waiver signed by parent or legal guardian
Students MAY Bring:
- A sketchbook
- Any beads or other materials they think will be fun to work with.
Instructor Bio:
Tegan Wallace grew up near Seattle in a community of artists and discovered jewelry early on through hands-on studio experience and mentorship. With over 30 years of metalsmithing practice, Tegan has studied with nationally renowned jewelers and brings a thoughtful, interdisciplinary approach to both making and teaching, informed by a BA in History and an MA in Communication. In addition to maintaining a studio practice, Tegan loves teaching jewelry to kids and teens and values experimentation, curiosity, and process in the studi0.
See her work and learn more HERE.
TTools 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.