BASICz™ - Learn to Saw™: De-Mystifying the Jewelers' Saw

 Tuesday, July 29th 6:30 - 9:30   $70  
  Thomas Mann        


Student Level: Beginner to Advanced
Type of Workshop: Process
Prerequisite: None

   
   

    Over the past 40 years, Tom has trained hundreds of studio employees of Thomas Mann Design to use the jewelers' saw, and in every case he was paying them to learn, so he wanted them to learn as fast as possible.  His Learn to Saw™ technique proves to be so effective that he is able to take a student completely unfamiliar with this tool, and have them sawing like a professional in an hour or two.  His teaching approach earned him a book with North Light Books in 2011 and two instructional DVDs which offer how-to knowledge about the jewelers' saw never available before. In this class you will get the instruction first-hand and also walk away with not only a better understanding of a primary tool of metalsmithing but also a DVD to take you to the next level with tons of practice exercises and projects.

Kit fee of $65 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • brass sheet
  • plexi sheet
  • paper templates
  • saw blades
  • saw frame
  • DVD or book full of general instruction info and step by step projects to take home

    OR

    Kit fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • brass sheet
  • plexi sheet
  • paper templates
  • saw blades
  • handout

    Instructor will supply: 
    All tools & equipment necessary for taking the workshop

    Students should bring:
    a notebook & pen

    Optional:
    If there is a particular saw blade or saw frame you would like instruction in using, feel free to bring it along for discussion with the class if time allows

    Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
    Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
    Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.

    Questions? Email Tom at market@thomasmann.com
    Website: thomasmann.com