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 Box Clasp & Hinges Bracelet


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The inspiration for this intermediate metalsmithing course is the work of the great silversmiths of Mexico. Students will fabricate their own design for a pierced overlay bracelet with hinges for movement and a custom box clasp closure. Piercing and seat soldering panels, forming the bracelet, fabricating and troubleshooting custom hinges and clasps and more will be covered during this workshop.

Class Price:

$245.00 Total (4 sessions)

Guest Teacher:

Joe Silvera (click for bio)

Pre-Requisite:

Basic Metalsmithing and Basic Soldering or equivalent classes and skills required, and recent practice with sawing, filing and soldering required. Base Metal & Sterling Materials Kits will be available in class for purchase. Students will pay Joe in class a Kit Fee (cost to be determined) to cover the cost of specialty fluxes being provided.

Minimum Age:

18

Class Size:

24 or less

Schedule:

  • Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Part 1)
  • Sunday, April 29, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Part 2)
  • Monday, April 30, 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Part 3)
  • Tuesday, May 1, 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Part 4)

To Enroll: Call ABC at 563-2323, option 2, or Toll Free 888-946-2323 to register. For more information about classes, click Class, Refund & Registration Information.

Print Class Schedule: You may download/print a complete class schedule in a pdf file: Summer 2012 Class Schedule (616kb pdf file).



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