Jewelry & Fine Metals
Jewelry Soldering: Skills Class *Cancelled*
Learn how to solder earring posts, chain links, bails, joints, and mixed metal to hone your torch skills.
Fri, 2/9/2024
Cancelled
About
Gain confidence using the jewelers torch while learning new skills and techniques.
Learn through instructor demonstration and guided, hands-on practice exercises. Using the the jewelry industry standard Smith® Little Torch and a propane/oxygen torch, you'll practice a variety of soldering techniques, tips, tricks and tools of the trade.
You'll take home your soldering sample exercises and handouts for future practice and revision.
Details
- Experience level: Beginner to intermediate
- We'll take one 15- to 30-minute break if you want to bring food or snacks. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
Materials
- A $30 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers needed class materials.
- You should bring a cotton apron and a hand towel.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class
- Introduction to the Jeweler’s Torch: Skills Class
- Students are expected to know how to set up their torches and have experience using a jeweler's torch.
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
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.