About

Due to unforeseen circumstances this class has been cancelled. A new session is available January 15th and January 22nd. 

Become familiar with the Jewelry Studio space and tools. Students of all levels learn how to safely and efficiently use jeweler's tools through instructor demonstration and guided, hands-on practice.

Start with a studio tour/facility walk-through and learn about the studio's guidelines, safety protocols and policies. Learn how to order materials and tools, acquire a jewelry studio skills card, and all about our open studio.

The skills covered include how to safely use a jeweler’s saw, bench shear, step shear, disc cutters, files, hammer identification, stamping tools, dapping tools, pliers, rolling mill, flex shaft, and buffing wheel. All of these skills will help you feel more comfortable and confident in our studio or yours and ready you for project classes. Each student takes home their sample exercises and handouts for future practice and revision.

This class is a prerequisite for other Jewelry Studio classes. 

Details:

• Beginning level class, no jewelry experience necessary. Students with all levels of experience are welcome. 
• Ages 14+ welcome.
• Registration closes Jan. 12, 2023.
• Please bring a knee-length apron and hand towel. 
• Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols. 
  
• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available - click here to fill out the simple application before registering for a class. For those who might need physical assistance, please learn about BARN's Companion Program here.

Instructor Bio: 

Sarah Jones - This Bainbridge Island artist and teacher has 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 and resources for her students to refer to when practicing their new skills.

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 at: www.foggyroaddesigns.com.