Foundations Class – Block 2

Class run on Tuesdays evenings for 5 weeks.

Class time is 6:30pm to 9pm

Tuesday 10th March– Tuesday 7th April

Tutor: Debbie Vuleta

We welcome all beginners to have a go at Silversmithing, from ages 16 and up. No design or craft skills required, we will teach you all the basics to get you started in making your own unique brooch and layered ring. This class is a prerequisite for the Core classes. You can repeat this class if you choose, or enroll in a Core Class when you have completed Foundations I and Foundations II.

Foundations I

• Introduction to the Workshop – (Chapters 1, 2 and 4 of current Level 1 book)
• Sawing practice, drill press
• Introduction to sweat soldering
• Stacking rings – measuring, pallion soldering
• Filing, sanding, polishing
• Melting silver

Final assignment

Silver stacking ring with stamped (initial or decorative) silver blob attached

Foundations II

• Introduction to the rolling mill
• Stacker ring
• More advanced sweat soldering

Final assignment

Silver stacking ring with stamped (initial or decorative) silver blob attached