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Introduction to Silversmithing

Unveil the art of transforming silver into stunning jewelry with our hands-on course. Discover the intricate techniques of sawing, filing, and soldering as you craft your own exquisite multilayered pendant or earrings. Elevate your skills week by week, from wire bending to refined finishing touches, and unleash your creativity in a supportive environment.

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  • 16 and older
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  • 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Do you dream of making your own handmade silver creations? Then join us in this exploration of the secrets of silversmithing and get started making your silver dreams come true! We will learn professional jewelry making skills using sawing, filing and soldering techniques to create a multilayered pendant or earrings. 

Week 1: Wire bending, shaping, flattening and sizing

Week 2: Soldering silver, wire wrapping, sawing, filing, sanding and shaping

Week 3: Soldering silver, sawing, filing, texturing, shaping and annealing

Week 4: Revisiting unfinished projects, troubleshooting and finishing

Week 5: Revisiting design: wire wrapping, balance, form and embellishments

Week 6: Finishing, refining, presentation, reflection

Required attire:

  • Close toes shoes
  • Natural fiber clothing

Note: Students can bring their own personal eye protection, or personal soldering eye protection if they have it

Refund Policy

When class/workshop enrollment is below the minimum three days prior to the first day of class, the class may be cancelled. If there is a cancellation, we will contact registered students at least 2 days before the start of the class/workshop by email or by phone.

We will offer students the option to transfer into another class or receive a full refund for the amount paid.

Classes are not refunded due to failure to attend class, planned absences, minor illnesses, or vacations.

If you drop a class:

  • If you drop a class at least 8 business days before it starts, you will receive a 100% refund minus a $20 administrative fee.
  • If you drop a class between 7 to 2 business days before it starts, there are no refunds. At this point students may receive a class credit if the school is able to replace your seat with another student before the start of class. If this is not possible, crediting will not be offered.
  • If you drop a class on or after the class start date, no refunds or credits are possible.

Transfers:

  • If you transfer to from one class to another class of equal value or more, there is no administrative fee.
  • Otherwise an admin fee will be charged for transfers.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Richmond Art Center

The Richmond Art Center is a leading visual arts center in the East Bay, offering diverse arts experiences to people of all ages. They provide hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling art programs, and rotating exhibitions featuring both emerging and established Bay Area artists.

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