Classes - 2009
I take various classes: metals, jewelry, knitting, quilting. So each album on this page is for a specific class.
Note: Click on the picture to have it open and there will be a small description below the image to tell you more. You can also then scroll forward and view it like a slide show.
Note: Click on the picture to have it open and there will be a small description below the image to tell you more. You can also then scroll forward and view it like a slide show.
Chasing and Repousse with Nancy Megan Corwin - December 2009
This was with Nancy Megan Corwin who gave a 2 day workshop at the Jay Whaley Studio in San Diego. I was soooo tired on Monday afterwards but it was worth it. Read along and drool!
This was with Nancy Megan Corwin who gave a 2 day workshop at the Jay Whaley Studio in San Diego. I was soooo tired on Monday afterwards but it was worth it. Read along and drool!
Fold Forming and Hydraulic Press (Rings) - November 2009
Another class in Pasadena. We learned about making a t-fold and then using a hydraulic press to deform the sheet and "force" a shape into the metal. I used copper, brass and a little bit of silver.
Another class in Pasadena. We learned about making a t-fold and then using a hydraulic press to deform the sheet and "force" a shape into the metal. I used copper, brass and a little bit of silver.
Rolling Mill - August 2009
This class was at Jay Whaley Studio in San Diego. We learned to alloy and then cast ingots and finally make our own wire and sheet.
This class was at Jay Whaley Studio in San Diego. We learned to alloy and then cast ingots and finally make our own wire and sheet.
Silver Soldering III (Rings) - May 2009
In this class at the Palomar Club, we learned how to use double half round wire to make a shank, solder a bezel cup and then attach our silver mounted stone to the shank.
I made two rings, one with Jade for me and a second ring for Elisa of Scotland.
This picture is of the ring for Elisa
I made two rings, one with Jade for me and a second ring for Elisa of Scotland.
This picture is of the ring for Elisa
Silver Woven Ring - April 2009
This class was at Farrin O'Connor in Pasadena. We braided/wove the shank and then set a cab stone in the bezel. Everyone who sees this ring on me LOVES IT!!.
This class was at Farrin O'Connor in Pasadena. We braided/wove the shank and then set a cab stone in the bezel. Everyone who sees this ring on me LOVES IT!!.
Woven Silver Cuff - April 2009
This was another class at the Palomar Club. We learned how to braid - or weave silver. The class was over 2 weeks. The first week we learned to braid and the second week we took sheet to make covers for the ends.
The next weekend, I made a second cuff.
The next weekend, I made a second cuff.
Silver Soldering II (Pendant) - February & March 2009
This class was also at the Palomar Club. It was every Thursday for a few weeks, I really can't remember. We learned how to use a saw, cut and make a bezel, solder it onto a back plate and then make a bale. I was able to make two pendants during this time. But again, I did not take pictures during the class (I now know better).
Here ONE picture of what I made. Oh, and I cut both cabs too!
Here ONE picture of what I made. Oh, and I cut both cabs too!
Silver Soldering I (Basics) - January 2009
This is what started it all. I already knew how to cut and polish a cab, so I needed to know how to work in silver so I could mount my stones.
I don't have any pictures from the class, only this of my finished bracelet - Hearts and Hugs.
This class was at the Palomar Gem & Mineral Club and was taught by Diane and Annie. Thanks ladies.
I don't have any pictures from the class, only this of my finished bracelet - Hearts and Hugs.
This class was at the Palomar Gem & Mineral Club and was taught by Diane and Annie. Thanks ladies.