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Silver I - Marji Ferrell Let Marji start you on your journey into the wonderful world of metalsmithing. During your week together, she will introduce you to safety in the studio and help you get to know the tools, learn how to saw metal, use a torch, solder, fabricate and bring to fruition a piece of jewelry that you have designed. This class is ideal for those with little experience, or those who have been away from the bench for a while and want to rekindle the creative fire. Three projects will be completed to reinforce basic silver technique subsequent projects will depend on your ability and time. Individual creativity will be encouraged. Lab fee includes a cabochon for the first project, educational materials, saw blades, solder and other expendable materials. Silver and cabochons will be available for purchase at market value. If you have your own tools, silver, or stones, you may bring them with you an OptiVISOR is invaluable and strongly recommended.
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Silver II - Setting Unusually Shaped Stones - Marji Ferrell Marji will challenge you to expand your stone setting skills by learning to design, fabricate and set large or unusually shaped stones. We will explore techniques such as bezel sculpting, tab setting, basket setting and fabricated prong setting. Students should have good fabrication skills. You are invited to bring you own tools, stones, and silver these items will also be available from the instructor. An OptiVISOR and closed-toed shoes are a must. Lab fee includes stone for the first project and consumable materials such as solder, chemicals, saw blades, etc. Please bring your enthusiasm and join us for a fun filled week of jewelry making.
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