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**Canceled due to Covid-19 closure of BARN. 5/7/20 SK

While learning how to make post earrings with sheet metal and disc cutters, students will strengthen their soldering skills through hands on repetition and practice. Students will be able to see samples for inspiration and receive step by step demonstration, safety and tool use from the instructor.

All materials and tools needed will be provided for use during this class. Students will receive a 1” by 2” piece of sterling silver sheet, posts and nuts to use for their finale piece. Additional materials can be purchased by students during class or open studio. 

Details:

• This is a beginning/ intermediate level class.  
• Prerequisite: Basic torch and soldering experience.
• $25 materials fee is included in the class tuition.
• Please bring a bag lunch. BARN has a refrigerator and a microwave, located on the lower level.
• Please wear closed-toe shoes. Wear hearing protectors when warranted and safety glasses; bring your own or use BARN's. Tie back long hair. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry; roll up sleeves.

Instructor Bio: Sarah Jones is a local Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler with a background in ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, and photography. Her journey into metal arts and jewelry started in a beginner class gifted to her by her family. Completely hooked, she continued to take every class available to her while also assisting teachers, shadowing and learning from some of the PNW’s best. 

When she’s not in her studio making her own art or spending time with her family, she enjoys teaching students from 8 to 80 years old, passing on what she has learned to new metal art/jewelry enthusiast, introducing them to the trade’s skills and opportunities.

Sarahs current work can be viewed on Instagram @sarahjonesjewelry

Contact: Jewelry.Programming@BainbridgeBARN.org