521. Beginning Jewelry Fabrication: Back to the Basics

521. Beginning Jewelry Fabrication: Back to the Basics

Class - Metals | This class is completed

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States

Metals Studio - 209

Beginner

1/12/2023-3/2/2023

9:30 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Th

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$320.00

$288.00

This class introduces you to the tools and techniques of jewelry design and fabrication. You'll begin with copper, brass or silver sheet and wire and learn to texture, saw, forge, polish and more. Design your own wearable creations, using skills introduced like roll texturing, forming and soldering. Some supplies are included, others will be discussed in class and some supplies are available to purchase during class. The studio has all the tools and equipment necessary and students need not bring tools unless you want. Ages 16+.

Davis, Nannette

Nannette Davis graduated from Kansas University with a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts and communication and a bachelor’s degree in fine art in metalsmithing. After working as a lead bench and assistant for a jewelry designer in Chicago, she built her studio and started a jewelry line. She worked for 16 years in Gatti-Davis Designs Studio in Colorado then moved to Winston-Salem in 2005 and taught in the public schools through 2011. She teaches classes at Sawtooth and sells her jewelry through craft shows and galleries.