Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch

Jewelry & Fine Metals

Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch

Learn how to safely set up a soldering station, ignite your torch, anneal, and begin to solder metal together.

 

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Sat, 3/16/2024 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sat, 3/16/2024

Closed

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Type:
Class, No Prerequisite

Location:
Jewelry & Fine Metals Studio

Interests:
Jewelry Torch, Jewelry Making, Jewelry Making

About

This is an opportunity to work with the industry-standard Smith® Little Torch and propane/oxygen torch. You will learn through instructor demonstration and guided, hands-on practice.

The skills learned in this class will help you feel more comfortable and confident in our studio or yours and get you ready for project classes. This class also helps you acquire a studio skills card for access to the torches during jewelry open studio times. You get to take home your soldering sample exercises and handouts for future practice and revision.

Details

  • Experience level: All levels
  • Registration closes March. 11th

Materials

  • A materials fee of $30, included in the cost of the class, covers the materials you will need.
  • You should bring a knee-length apron and hand towel.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome. 

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    Instructors or Guides

    Sarah Jones

    Sarah is a Bainbridge Island artist and teacher with experience in fine metal arts, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, and photography. She is a BARN founding member and Jewelry Studio programming and steering committee member.

    Because Sarah is a visual and tactile learner herself, her classes typically involve a lot of hands-on learning and printed information.

    Sarah’s art has been displayed in the Seattle Metals Guild and Bainbridge Arts & Craft exhibitions. Her work is sold at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. To view her recent work, visit www.foggyroaddesigns.com.

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