Did I hear someone say something about learning a new skill? This term I've come up with a group of classes I think has something for everyone. I'm really excited about them!
To register for these class just click on the following links:
New Westminster Continuing Education website or
Call 604-517-6345
Burnaby Continuing Education website
(After you click the Register Now button, type jewel into the keyword box to get to the classes) or
Call 604-664-8888
Stacking Rings
Thursday: January 19th & 26th (2 sessions)
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: New Westminster Secondary School
835 Eighth Street, New Westminster
This class is not meant for beginners and requires someone with soldering experience.
Do you remember those colourful stacking rings that graduated in size and taught little ones about hand, eye co-ordination? Imagine instead a grown-up version that you stack on your fingers and that’s what you will be learning to make in this class. We start by learning to properly measure, saw and file the silver for well-fitting rings; then we add a bezel-set cubic zirconia onto one of the bands. Lastly we learn to add the personal touch to the other rings to complete the set. In addition you will have the opportunity to learn a few time saving techniques for metal smithing using a Foredom Drill (Flexshaft). It is recommended that you consider bringing some of the following tools as there are a limited amount to share, torch and butane, digital calipers, round ring mandrel, rawhide or plastic mallet, ring bending pliers, ring clamp and #2-cut Flat hand file.
Walk in the Park Bracelet
(Copper Foldforming and Faux Bone Bracelet)
Thursday: February 9th & 16th (2 Sessions)
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: New Westminster Secondary School
835 Eighth Street, New Westminster
All skill levels welcome!
Nature is the inspiration for this project. Create a unique bracelet that will be the talk of the town while discovering several wonderful techniques! You start by learning the basics of fold forming metal. Then move on to cold connecting with microfasteners - a great way to connect your pieces and add some cool design elements. Finally, you get to discover the versatility of Faux Bone, a great design material, that can be filed, hammered, drilled bent and patinated! I have a feeling you'll be designing the next project before this one is even completed! It is recommended that you bring the following, apron (plan on getting messy), #0 or #00-cut (course) metal file and metal shears.
Epiphany Bracelet and Charm
Saturday: February 11th
9:30am - 4:00pm
Please bring a lunch (1/2 hour break)
Location: Byrne Creek School, Burnaby
7777 18th Street, Burnaby, BC
Skill level: Beginner
It’s the ‘aha!’ moment when you realize the possibilities open to you when you get that solder to flow for the first time! So imagine the possibilities after this one-day class where you will learn the basics of silver smithing, and how to set a faceted stone into a bezel. You will learn what it takes to successfully solder by creating a chain and beautiful toggle to hold it all together. You’ll take it one step further by learning to set a faceted stone using fine silver bezel wire. Throw in learning many different techniques of hand texturing for the sterling silver base and the skill of antiquing to give your piece that old world charm and this could be your Epiphany class! Please bring the following if you already have them: torch & butane, 1 or 2 hole punch, prong pusher, burnishing tool.
Trinity Rings
Saturday: February 25th
9:00am - 3:30pm
Please bring a lunch (1/2 hour break)
Location: New Westminster Secondary School
835 Eighth Street, New Westminster
This class is not meant for beginners and requires someone with soldering experience.
Learn how to make this elegant and popular ring with its interlocking bands. In this class you will learn about making a ring band which includes sizing and understanding how different gauges of wire affect this. Traditionally made with three different types of gold, we will use half round sterling silver wire and you will have the option of making the ring with three bands of the same gauge half round wire or mixing it up by making multiple bands using smaller gauges of half round. In addition you will have the opportunity to learn a few time saving techniques for metal smithing using a Foredom Drill (Flexshaft). It is recommended that you consider bringing some of the the following tools as there are a limited amount to share, torch and butane, digital calipers, round ring mandrel, rawhide or plastic mallet, ring bending pliers.
Embellished Viking Knit Bracelet
Thursday: March 8th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: New Westminster Secondary School
835 Eighth Street, New Westminster
All skill levels welcome
Learn the ancient skill of the Viking Knit to craft your own beautiful embellished bracelet. As well as silver, you will use lampwork from local artisans and Czech glass beads. A technique used by the Vikings it dates back to as early as 850 A.D. It is speculated to have been used to make armour, clothing and/or jewellery. Whatever the use it is a wonderful technique of wire weaving and will soon have you under its spell wanting to create more. Your kit includes a dowel and drawplate for you to take home so you can do just that!
Hope to see you there!
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