Jewelry Making Classes
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." Maya Angelou
Stephanie Zier is an Art Clay Certified Instructor
Stacking Rings
You will be making three sterling silver stacking rings. I have a selection of semiprecious stones and sterling decorations, which I have pre-made, for you to choose from. You will then cut the band, add optional band texture and prepare for soldering. I will demonstrate how to safely solder, and be there right next to you as you solder on your settings. From there you polish the rings and set your gemstones. TaDa! You have completed a trio of unique stacking rings!
All supplies and equipment included.
Skill Level: Novice/Beginner
**It is highly recommended that you bring magnification glasses or visor. Dollar store +1.5-+3 work fine**
This class is also by appointment at my studio in Parkman, WY. I am taking small groups, or mini parties, of 1-4 for this 3 hour workshop. I am also able to travel to you for this workshop.
Where & When:
January 25th 9:30AM
Mountain Stacking Rings
This is a project-based class. You will make three rings that come together as a mountain scene, but they can be worn together or separately. You will learn to size rings, solder, and tube-set a faceted stone.
All supplies and equipment included.
Skill Level: Novice/Beginner
**It is highly recommended that you bring magnification glasses or visor. Dollar store +1.5-+3 work fine**
This class is also by appointment at my studio in Parkman, WY. I am taking small groups, or mini parties, of 1-4 for this 3 hour workshop. I am also able to travel to you for this workshop.
Where & When:
February 8th, 9:30AM
Silver Paddle Chain with Shepherd's Hook
You will hand make a silver chain with shepherd's hook clasp. This unique paddle chain will quickly become an accessory favorite.
All supplies and equipment needed for an 18” chain are included.
Skill Level: Novice/Beginner
**It is highly recommended that you bring magnification glasses or visor. Dollar store +1.5-+3 work fine**
This class is also by appointment at my studio in Parkman, WY. I am taking small groups, or mini parties, of 1-4 for this 3 hour workshop. I am also able to travel to you for this workshop.
Where & When:
Pearl Earrings
Beginning Metalsmith
Do you want these? Pearls within warm golden bronze and silver circles. Join this class and make a pair yourself. No experience necessary.
Bronze and silver do not behave the same way. This class introduces you to some of the differences in these metals. In this class you will learn to size rings, solder bronze, fuse argentium silver and hang pearls. Optional texturing techniques will be offered.
All supplies and equipment needed for the project are included.
Approximately 3 hours
Skill Level: Beginner/Novice
**It is highly recommended that you bring magnification glasses or visor. Dollar store +1.5-+3 work fine**
Where & When:
Elegant Braided Silver Ring
Learning to braid with eight strands is easy, once you know how. First, we will learn with string, then move up to fine silver. The ends can be finished for an adjustable or fitted ring.
All supplies and equipment needed for the project are included.
Approximately 1-3 hours
Skill Level: Beginner/NoviceTaught
Metal Clay for Metalsmiths
Creative & Time Saving Techniques
Keum Boo gold bonus
Metal Clay can be a boost to creativity, and a time saving and value-adding addition to your production studio. This powdered silver is a creative gem for anyone who loves to sculpt.
I've designed this two-day in-person workshop for the experienced metalsmith who is curious about silver metal clay and wanting to add unique and time-saving elements to their metalsmith work, with minimal tools. The focus is on learning technique, and not the production of a single project. Skills will be learned through hands-on work. In addition, you will learn mold making, which can be a huge time saver for reproducing pieces or used to make your own textures, or reproducing actual leaves, feathers or fingerprints.
As an added bonus, we explore how easily 24k gold keum boo can be added to silver metal clays. A little gold adds a lot of value to your work.
Where & When:
Day one:
Tools and techniques for working with metal clay in wet and dry forms. Calculating shrinkage. Explore the possibilities of unlimited texturing, molding, shaping and carving of this malleable material. Pitfalls and fixes for oopses. Information on kiln firing schedule, firable gemstones, ring sizing.
Day two:
Torch firing fine silver metal clay. Working with fired metal clay: shaping dos and don’ts, considerations when soldering, finishing, prep for patination.
Two-part mold making for production and texture plates.
Keum boo 24k gold on metal clay.
Skill Level - Intermediate to advanced metalsmith.
**This is a lot of information. Be prepared to be a sponge.**
Cost: TBD
Kit Fee: TBD
"Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art." Andy Warhol
Find your muse.
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