Jewelry & Fine Metals
Textured Spinner Ring
Make a two-part silver ring with a wide band that fits on your finger and an outer band that spins freely around it.
Member$206.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$247.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sun, 5/4/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun, 5/4/2025
About
You’ll use hammers to texture the inner, or core, ring band, and using the ring stretcher, make it the correct size for your finger. You’ll make the spinner ring out of pre-patterned silver wire, and use the ring stretcher to make it fit over the core ring band. After polishing the parts separately, you’ll put the two rings together and flare the edges of the core ring to capture the spinning ring.
Details
- Experience level: Beginner to intermediate (prerequisites apply).
- We'll take one 30-minute break. Plan on bringing your lunch or snacks. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
Materials
- A $40 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the supplies you'll need.
- You should bring:
- A towel for drying metal and your hands.
- Your favorite texture hammer if you have one.
- An apron.
Prerequisites
- You must be able to solder and finish a simple ring.
- You must have taken the Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class and Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch at BARN or equivalent classes elsewhere.
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
- Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, dangling jewelry, scarves, or ties.
- Tie back long hair and beards.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Travis Kerschner
Travis is a silversmith and jeweler with Woven Chains Jewelry, a company that his wife, Trina, started over 20 years ago. Travis joined the art side of the business in 2014 after deciding to experiment with silver smithing and finding a new passion. Travis is known for adding heavy texture to his pieces along with making kinetic jewelry.
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