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Silver Smithing 101
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Prerequisite: None
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An introduction to jewelry fabrication using fine and sterling silver sheet and wire. Students will learn how to design jewelry pieces, solder and set stones within a bezel.
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Silver Smithing 102
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Prerequisite: Silver Smithing 101
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Students will learn the use of decorative wire in jewelry design. Projects will include making a ring and setting a faceted stone, solderless connections, more principals of design, including: and how to develop a flat pattern layout, scroll work, making chains: Etruscan and Byzantine.
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Silver Smithing 103
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Prerequisite: Silver Smithing 102
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Students will learn to use tubing in jewelry design. Projects will include construction of and use of the Spin Bail, Hinges, Hidden Bails, and Tube Bending. Also covered will be Reticulation, making steel stamps and texturing.
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Silver Smithing 201
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Prerequisite: Silver Smithing 103
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The design and construction of Southwest jewelry, including Navajo, Zuni and Hopi. Projects include an Old Style Bracelet, Navajo pendant, Zuni ring, and Hopi Bola.
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Silver Smithing 202
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Prerequisite: Silver Smithing 201
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Making Channel Inlay Jewelry
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Silver Smithing 301
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Prerequisite: Silver Smithing 202
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Students will be given the option of learning a variety of techniques not taught in the other classes.
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Gold Smithing 401
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Prerequisite: Silver Smithing 301
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Introduction into the repair of gold jewelry.
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Gold Smithing 402
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Prerequisite: Gold Smithing 401
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This is a workshop on the techniques of reclaiming gold from old jewelry.
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Chain Making
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Prerequisite: None
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Students (beginner to advanced) will learn to construct and cut jump rings used in making chains. The class will have available instructions for creating a multitude of different styles of chains for necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more
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Lost Wax Casting Workshop
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Prerequisite: None
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This class is for beginners to advanced. The class is ongoing and techniques particular to your jewelry piece are learned. Class uses gold and silver casting grain.
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