Apr 17 2021
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Jun 05 2021
Spring Into Metalsmithing

Spring Into Metalsmithing

Presented by Peninsula Art Academy at Online/Virtual Space

This Zoom 8-week course is designed to introduce students to the essential fabrication skills associated with silversmithing, metalsmithing, and jewelry making. Exploration of the techniques will enable students to express themselves through the use of non-ferrous metals as a media.
Classes will be structured by beginning with show-and-tell sessions with students and general check in. Then the bulk of the class will be demonstrating techniques through a metalsmithing project. Classes will conclude with a brief introduction to the tools needed for the following weeks project. Following are samples of projects for each week including a list of the techniques demonstrated in class, by date.
This course focuses on learning traditional metalsmithing techniques while progressively and safely setting up a home studio. Each week, the class will add tools, safety equipment, and materials gradually to reduce the financial sting while learning home safety, traditional hand fabrication, design, and history.
Projects will focus on jewelry design and concept development while exploring technical problem solving skills and progressively building a safe home studio.
Each class will be in demonstration format and students will be expected to finish work during the week between classes.
Video recordings of class will be available on Youtube for review and you do not have to be present during class.

Beginners welcome!

Admission Info

Information on Cost to Students:
The class fee is $400 for this 8 week course. Tools and Materials are available for purchase through the instructor and are an additional cost but are not required.
Generally, Kristina recommends to budget $650 total for this class, at the minimum. That number includes the Class Fee and an average of $80 for 3 materials and tools orders through the progression of the class. Tools and materials are catered to each individual students needs. Kristina extends her RioPro discount on materials and tools pricing in the kits and has used tools available to purchase for those on a budget.
At the end of the 8 week class, students will have a fully functional home studio.
Signing up for class before April 2nd will enable students to receive Tool and Material Kits before class starts!

Dates & Times

2021/04/17 - 2021/06/05

Location Info

Online/Virtual Space