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In this two session class we will cover metal fabrication techniques for ring making. Using the Rolling Mill to “mill” wire for making rings (aka - shank stock) in copper will be covered. Simple stacking rings will be made to use in simulated “repair” procedures. Cast jeweler’s bronze rings will also be used for sizing and re-pronging practice. Students who may have past projects that they feel could be saved with a bit of repair, are encouraged to bring them to this class. Repair specific sawing, filing, sanding and polishing will be focused on and practiced. 

This is a skill building class. You will not have time during class to complete a finished project, but can do so in Open Studio with your newly acquired skills. Competent independent soldering is required to keep up with the pace of instruction.

Details:

• This is a beginning level class.  
• $20 materials fee is included in the tuition.
• BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch, located on the lower level.

Instructor: Nanz Aalund’s wide ranging career as a jewelry designer, goldsmith, and educator, began with high school shop classes. After serving as a fine jewelry designer and marketing consultant for Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Tiffany & Co., Aalund taught jewelry and metals classes at the University of Washington and at the Art Institute in Seattle. Earning a Masters of Fine Art (MFA/Metals) and a Masters of Education/College and Technical Teaching Curriculum (CTTC). Her work has been exhibited both national and international since the 1980s. She authored the book, "Masters Gold,” published by Lark Books in 2009 and her most recent publication, “A Jeweler’s Guide to Apprenticeship” published in 2017 for MJSA, received a Silver Medal in the national AM&P Excel Awards, in 2018.

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org