Silversmithing 2 - Saturdays

Service Description

Special requirements for classes during the pandemic.  Picture of vaccination card required by email or text within 24 hours of signup. If you did this when taking Silversmithing 1, that will meet the requirement. Masks may also be required in class depending on CDC recommendations. This class is the second in a series of three designed to introduce students to the process of fabricating (constructing) jewelry using techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, finishing and polishing. SSII focuses on soldering; specifically pick soldering. Students will be making a chain of soldered links-including cutting their own jump rings! Please note: learning to solder, especially pick soldering, is a skill essential to your success in every area of silversmithing! Prerequisite: Silversmithing I Supply kit for this class is around $55, which is due at the beginning of class. You will also need a Butane torch and a canister of butane fuel for this course, which needs to be purchased at the beginning of the class unless you bring these items from home. No additional tools are required for this class apart from what is provided at the benches in the classroom.

Contact Details

• 13019 Ridgedale Drive, Hopkins, MN, USA

  952-595-8338

  bradanderson@vgems.net