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Intermediate Metalsmithing with MJ Hodges

Thursdays

4pm-8pm

Offered for:

Fall Session Two (Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17)

Please note: In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no class on November 26th  

Price: 

$250 – not yet members

$200 – members

*$75 Materials Fee paid to instructor on first day of class.

Bring any other materials or metals that you have left over from intro classes or any other studio time.

Ready to take your metalsmithing skills to the next level? Learn new skills and tools through creative new projects. In Intermediate Metalsmithing you will build on the foundational skills achieved in an introductory class by learning new techniques, as well as practicing and advancing your current skill set.

Skills/Tools You Will Learn:

• Progressing solder techniques through all projects

• Die cutters and dapping for dimensions

• Rolling mill and flexshaft for advanced textures

• Tumbler and flexshaft for polishing

• Angled bezel setting and angled wire

• Make your own balls and twisted wire

• Learn to make bails and open ring shanks

• Basic Fold Forming

Bonus: you will experiment with some creative ways to use your scrap silver!

Projects You Will Learn Through:

• Sterling Spinner Ring

• Sterling Bead / Hollow Form

• Textured Fold Form Earrings

• Angled Shape Wire Earrings

• Sterling Pendant or Ring with angled stone, twist wire and/or balls

• Silver Scrap Charm with a Bail

We will use copper to practice some techniques, but all finished projects will be done in sterling silver. You will also learn about planning your pieces and getting the most out of your materials.

My name is MJ. I have been a silversmith since 2015, when I learned the artform at Pikes Peak Community College, where I was also a teacher’s assistant for 2 years. I have been a jeweler in two upscale boutiques, and had success selling my jewelry in stores, at markets, and online. Metalsmithing is my passion, and I love to share the techniques of the craft with others!

 

Class will be held at:
Morean Arts Center
719 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701