Mechanisms for Jewelry
Mechanisms for Jewelry
Instructor: Maru Almeida
Dates: September 14 - October 19, 6 Monday nights, 6:00-9:30
Class Fee: $540 | Supply Fee: $60, click here to purchase - additional materials available to purchase
Prerequisites: Ability to solder independently.
Class Description:
Learn to create functioning mechanisms to add to your jewelry or metal work while increasing your skills and fabrication precision. Explore what makes mechanisms function, the properties of different materials and adapting them to your unique work. You will learn to fabricate a spring brooch finding, box clasp, hinges and spring catches amongst other useful findings and their variations. You will make a range of samples as well as 1-2 finished pieces. Independent projects are welcomed where we will adapt or resolve the mechanics needed
Supply Fee Includes:
- soldering supplies
- copper and brass for samples
- stainless spring wire
Students MAY Bring:
- sterling silver sheet and wire (sterling will be available to purchase in class)
Instructor Bio:
Maru Almeida was born and raised in Mexico growing up surrounded by a rich silversmithing tradition and the work of local artisans. Her curiously of the artistic transformation of metal guided her to pursue both a BFA and an MFA in jewelry and metalsmithing from the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Oregon, respectively. Through her education she learned the necessary skills for working with precious materials as well as exploring non-traditional materials to incorporate on her one-of-a-kind work. 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.
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All students must fill out and electronically submit the Danaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver form before attending class.
