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Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear of gift. Rings can be fabricated using wire and sheet. In this class, students will be using sterling a silver sheet to make a ring band that is 4mm or wider. First, we will use hammers and other tools to create interesting and unique textures. Once the band is textured, we’ll being designing and shaping the ring band. Then, we will saw and pierce the ring using a jeweler’s saw. Finally, students will anneal (soften), form, solder, shape, patina, and polish the rings. Depending on the complexity of the project, students may have the opportunity to make a silver ring out of wire as well! All materials, silver, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome! Textured Silver Ring Band (example)

Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear of gift. Participants will design a cuff bracelet inspired by shapes and patterns found in nature. Students will imprint metal with steel tools and hammers to create unique and organic textures. Then, we will use a jeweler’s saw to pierce the metal. Finally, students will form their cuff to fit their wrist using a specialized hammer and anvil. Choose your metal of choice at registration: Silver, Copper, or Brass All materials, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome! Students Cuff Bracelets

Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear of gift. Riveting is a process where two or more pieces of metal are connected without heat. There are several types of rivets. This class focuses on the basic rivet; a metal pin with a shank and two nail heads that holds two or more pieces of metal together. Once the basic rivet is secured with a hammer, the parts are permanently immobilized. In this class, students will create a sterling silver pendant. In addition to riveting, students will learn how to saw using a jeweler’s saw, file, sand, anneal (soften metal), apply texture and patina. On the last day of class, we will discuss the students’ finished projects as a group. We’ll also discuss creating a setup for those who wish to continue practicing their riveting skills at home. Students will leave this class with handmade jewelry, a better understanding of basic riveting, the resources needed to order the proper materials and the knowledge to create a small riveting set-up of their own. All materials, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome! (Photos are examples of designs using the riveting process)