Jewelry & Fine Metals
Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class
Learn how to safely and efficiently use jewelers' tools through demonstration and guided, hands-on practice.
Meeting Times
- Fri, 4/19/2024 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Fri, 4/26/2024 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fri, 4/19/2024 - Fri, 4/26/2024
Closed
About
Whether you are new to the craft or need a refresher, here's a way to become familiar with the Jewelry & Fine Metals Studio space and tools.
The skills card skills that will be covered in this class include: how to safely use a jeweler’s saw, bench shear, step shear, disc cutters, files, hammer identification, stamping tools, dapping tools, pliers, rolling mill, flex shaft, drilling, grinder, sander, and buffing wheel. We'll also discuss how to order materials and tools.
Through instructor demonstration and hands-on practice exercises, all of these skills will help you feel more comfortable and confident in our studio or yours and get you ready for project classes. You'll take home your sample exercises and handouts for future practice and revision.
Details
- Skill level: All levels
Materials
Class Policies
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Sarah Jones
Because Sarah is a visual and tactile learner herself, her classes typically involve a lot of hands-on learning and printed information.
Sarah’s art has been displayed in the Seattle Metals Guild and Bainbridge Arts & Craft exhibitions. Her work is sold at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. To view her recent work, visit www.foggyroaddesigns.com.
