Introduction to Silversmithing + Kit | Thursday Evenings | January 9 – March 13

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THURSDAY EVENINGS
Introduction to Silversmithing
January 9 - March 13, 2025
5:30-8:30pm

Prerequisites: None

Be introduced to the fundamental skills of jewelry making: proper use of hand tools, torches, flex shafts, polishers and more! Learn to layout, drill, pierce, file, form, solder and polish sterling silver with individual instruction, close-up demonstrations, and hands-on experience.

The course fee for this class includes the Introduction to Silversmithing Starter Kit, which includes all required supplies*.

Items supplied in the kit are: 

• (1) 4 or 5 inch saw frame*
• 1 dozen 2/0 saw blades*
• 1 dozen 4/0 saw blades*
• 1 oz. beeswax*
• 1 each #55 and #65 drill bits*
• 1 center punch*
• (1) #1 economy half round inside ring file*
• 1 economy #2 small needle file set
• 1 particle mask*
• 1 straight edge (6 inch metal ruler)*
• 1 ultra fine line black Sharpie pen*
• (1) 1 x 3 inch 18 gauge sterling silver sheet*
• (1) 1 x 3 inch 20 gauge sterling silver sheet*
• 1 titanium solder pick (with blue handle)
• 1 small sheet easy silver solder
• 1 small sheet medium silver solder
• 1 small sheet hard silver solder
• 1 pair economy combination half-round pliers, 5 ¼ inch length with curved head approximately 6mm wide
• 5 wooden or acrylic sanding stick blanks
• 1 sheet each of 220, 320, 400, 600, & 1000 wet/dry sandpaper
• 3 small plastic cups for solder chips
• 1 economy fine tip solder tweezers
• 10 rubber bands
• 1 sheet each of graph and tracing paper
• (1) 3 inch length of 18 gauge round sterling silver wire
• 1 ring clamp
• 2 flat edge Blue Wheels
• 2 mandrels 3/32 inch with screw

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Please note the following guidelines:
Please do not come to class high (this includes, but is not limited to marijuana and/or alcohol). This is important on many levels, but quite simply:

• It makes technical communication difficult at best.
• Many of the tools and chemicals we use can be dangerous if not used properly.

COVID protocol:
Since there has been an uptick in cases, please make sure to keep a mask in your toolbox. At the very least you'll use it when you're polishing.

Also, if you have traveled recently, please consider getting tested and wearing a mask in class until you test negative for COVID.

Please wear your mask in class if you think you're experiencing allergies or have a cold, until absolutely sure that you don't have COVID. Thank you so much for your continued commitment to a safe and welcoming environment for all of us.

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