It's Complicated 6:30 - 9:30 Saturday and 9 - 4 Sunday Julie Haymaker $205
Student Level: Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: Soldering experience would be helpful
This is a 9 hour workshop.
This class is all about learning many basic jewelry-making techniques including some very unique cold construction techniques, simple beginner soldering techniques and intricate wire wrapping. The unique cold construction techniques allow you to create a larger piece, full of detail, all made possible because it is very, very lightweight.
Starting with a classic, easy sweat soldering process - using a torch, a brass disc, a copper tube and pipe cutter we'll create the bezel. Intricate wire wrapping and twisting, beading and doming will all lend a unique style and look to your necklace.
Since some students will not complete the chain in class, a private link to my online Vimeo will be provided so that you can finish creating your chains at home. All the material for the chain will be included in the kit plus each student will also be given a hand-dyed silk ribbon with copper sewn edging as an optional "chain".
Materials fee: $26 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Gem stones and beads
Wires in various gauges
Metals
Pewter
Brass disc
Copper tube
Adhesive
Lace
Clay
Pins
Silk ribbon
Head pins
Link to vimeo "how to"
Plus the use of Instructor's tools:
Torches
Fuels
Flux
Solder blocks
Files
Tube cutters
Scissors
Pliers
Patina solutions
Steel wool
Forming toolsStudent should bring:
Any tools that you already have if you prefer not to share those provided by Instructor.
Questions? email Julie at juliehaymaker@me.com
Website: blissbee.net



