Jewelry Studio Qualification Class– Safety & Operation
3rd Tuesday of the Month 4:00-8:00 PM
Public $125 + Additional $25 materials kit purchase from the Forge Store
Member $100 + Additional $25 materials kit purchase from the Forge Store
Please be prepared to purchase the material kit from the Forge Store through Paypal
Open to the public. (qualifies for The Curious Forge Jewelry lab certification for members)
In this 3-part qualification class, you will learn all the basics of making jewelry with simple hand tools. You will learn to layout and transfer designs saw, pierce, drill, file, texture, forge, anneal, polish, and rivet. This class serves to qualify someone for using the Jewelry Lab at The Forge.
Day One: 3rd Tuesday of the month 4:00 to 8:00 PM
With demonstrations and hands-on applications, students will learn the basic safety and operation of stationary power tools and torches in the jewelry lab.
Day Two: Practicum Approx 1 hour to be scheduled individually with Certifier within a month of the initial class session. Practicum is where you will demonstrate the proper use of the studio and tools in the Jewelry Lab without supervision.
Day Three: In this second 3-hour session, you will make a simple metal pendant using each of the stationary power tools, and torches, and will learn the use of basic hand tools provided. This capstone jewelry pendant will be made by you with the facilitator’s guidance. The capstone project will help you become familiar with the tools and practice your new skills.
No experience is necessary.
To complete this for The Curious Forge membership qualification, one will do a practicum/quizzes the week after the class.
Class Minimum 2 students. Please note, if the minimum is not met class will be rescheduled to a later date
Please be sure to arrive a few minutes early to get settled.
It is your responsibility to show up on time for your class. You may not be able to participate if you are late.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: here
Questions? Email spark@thecuriousforge.org
