Introduction to Metal Jewelry

Introduction to Metal Jewelry

Adult Multi-Week | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Metals and Jewelry

Beginner

2/1/2017-3/8/2017

10:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Wed

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$190.00

$175.50

Learn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding, and polishing. We’ll also go over riveting, soldering with a torch, and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.

  • Some materials provided; the instructor will discuss other necessary supplies and how to purchase them.
Adams, Susan

Susan Adams, a professional jeweler and metalsmith, was born in Richmond, VA. and received her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She has taught jewelry classes at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, the Virginia Museum, VCU, and Richmond Public Schools. Versatility, skill and meticulous attention to detail allow her to design and produce unique decorative objects, jewelry, hollowware and commissioned projects. Her awards include "Best of Show" and "Best Artist Metal" from the Western Design Conference, and "Quality Craftsmanship" from the Southwest School of Art, "Award for Functional Metal“ from the Richmond Craft and Design Show and a Virginia Museum Visual Arts Fellowship. Website: susanadamsjewelry.com