{"product_id":"mechanisms-for-jewelry","title":"Mechanisms for Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanisms for Jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maru Almeida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e: September 14 - October 19, 6 Monday nights, 6:00-9:30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $540 | Supply Fee: $60, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/products\/class-supply-kit-mechanisms-for-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eto purchase - additional materials available to purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ability to solder independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Fee Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoldering supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecopper and brass for samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estainless spring wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents MAY Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esterling silver sheet and wire (sterling will be available to purchase in class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaru 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\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/instructors\/products\/maru-almeida\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools are available to purchase through Danaca Design Studio with 15% student discount code. Browse tools\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/student-discounted-tools\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gallery.danacadesign.com\/collections\/all-mercantile\" style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand pick up in person, if you don’t see what you need please email us, dana@danacadesign.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview our class cancellation policy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/class-policies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll students must fill out and electronically submit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/in-studio-safety-protocol\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDanaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e form before attending class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53158165348641,"sku":"MECJ-9\/26","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/MECJ-9_26.png?v=1785599913","url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/products\/mechanisms-for-jewelry","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}