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Richard Salley
Metalsmithing Workshops
Etched Copper Locket
Enamel on Copper
Keep a Lid On It
September 17th - 19th
Location: The Bead House Studio
Class Fee:$130.00 per day + materials |
Etched and Copper Locket - Friday September 17th
Description:
In this class students will fabricate a locket with a hinged cover using a variety of cold connection techniques, including: Riveting, Wire Staples, Prong Closures, Wire Forming, shaping and hardening, Hook and eye clasp construction.
The locket cover itself will be etched using ferric chloride. Students will be taught to transfer designs for etching using acetone transfer, rubber stamps and free form techniques.
Torch-Fired Enamel on Copper - Saturday September 18th
Description:
Enameling is one of the oldest methods used for creating colorful designs on metal. In this workshop students will complete jewelry projects by way of fusing powdered glass enamel on copper. Techniques and skills covered in the class will include: surface preparation of metal, types of enamel, basic torch-firing, solders to use with enameling, use of holding agents, sifting enamels, enameling tools and supplies, and safety considerations.
Students should be able to complete a pendant, brooch and earrings similar to the example photos. If time permits experimentation on additional projects will be encourged. You will leave the class with new skills for adding color and drama to your own jewelry creations.
Keep a Lid on It - Sunday September 19th
Description:
Beginning with a metal bottle or jar lid, students will learn how to construct a pendant, brooch and bracelet similar to the examples using cold and soldered connection techniques. Students who have attended either Day 1 or Day 2 classes will be encouraged to apply what the learned in those classes to the projrct on hand. The projects will focus on problem solving while combining found objects with fabricated components. |
Artist Bio:
I have recently retired from teaching in public schools to devote more time to my art and teaching workshops around the country. I consider myself not so much a jeweler but rather a ‘maker of stuff’. My interests include digital art, mixed media collage/assemblage, sculpture and jewelry. I prefer to work with alternative materials and non-traditional techniques when creating art. My work has been featured in ‘Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry’ and ‘Jewelry Artist’ magazines, Susan Lenart-Kazmer’s book ‘Making Connections’, ‘Collage, Assemblage and Altered Art’ by D. Maurer-Mathison, and 'Exhibition 36' by Susan Tuttle. |
Please contact the store to register for a workshop.
401-253-1188 |
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