Jewelry-Academy

Unleash Your Creativity: Jewelry Making Essentials

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a raw sheet of metal into a wearable piece of art? Whether you’re curious about working with fire, interested in traditional techniques, or dreaming of redesigning family heirlooms, our hands-on workshops provide the perfect foundation.

Our curriculum is rooted in the industry-standard teachings of Alan Revere, following the master techniques outlined in 'Professional Jewelry making: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques.'

The Curriculum: Building Your Foundation

1. Precision Sawing & Filing: Foundations of Form

Every masterpiece begins at the jeweler’s bench. In this introductory phase, you will move beyond simple marks to master the rhythm of the saw.

• The Bench Basics: Learn to properly tension and lubricate saw blades to prevent breakage.

• The Technique: Practice cutting intricate curves and straight lines in brass or copper.

• The Finish: Master the use of flat, half-round, and needle files to refine your shapes with professional symmetry and clean lines.

2. Texturing & Surface Finishing: Adding Character

Once you’ve mastered the shape, it’s time to give the metal soul. This lesson explores how light interacts with different surfaces to create dimension and style.

• Manipulation: Use hammers, rolling mills, and burs to create organic or faceted textures.

• Detailing: Experiment with steel stamps and wire brushes for unique patterns.

• Polishing: Learn the spectrum of sheen, from a sophisticated soft matte to a mirror-like high shine.

3. Soldering: The Art of Joining Metal

Soldering is the heart of jewelry construction. Here, you will learn "the dance of the torch"—the precise moment when heat and metal become one.

• The Mechanics: Understand the difference between hard, medium, and easy solders.

• The Process: Practice joint preparation, flux application, and precise solder placement.

• The Mastery: Tackle sweat soldering, butt joints, and T-joints while learning to manage heat direction and fire scale.

Class Schedule & Location

This intensive series is designed to take you from beginner to confident creator, building your skills week by week.

• Dates: September 13 – October 25

• Days: Every Saturday afternoon

• Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Location: > Jewelry by Harold

  555 Highway 965, Unit C&D North Liberty, IA 52317

Registration Status

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