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The Summer ’25 themed challenge is “botanical.” The Flourish Challenge is designed to provide you with the little extra push and inspiration you’re looking for to use your metals skills to make something new.

Using any process, technique, or material that could be found in a jewelry studio, make a finished piece related to the botanical theme. 

This Focused Open Studio is limited to fabrication techniques. A safety monitor will be on duty. No formal instruction is given. 

Works from the challenge will be shown in the jewelry studio display case as space allows (optional).

Details

• All skill levels are welcome. 
• You can incorporate elements that you’ve made in other studios. 
• The hand tools in the roll-up cabinets, soldering torches, and other fabrication equipment will be available for you to use. The lapidary, enameling, and casting equipment will not be available.
• Bring a towel for cleanup.

Prerequisites

• You must have taken the Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class and Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch at BARN or equivalent classes elsewhere.
• You must have a Jewelry Skills Card.

Class Policies

• Registration is required.
• Registration closes the night before at 11:59 PM.
• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
• Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, dangling jewelry, scarves, or ties.
• Cover beards. Tie back long hair.