About

Class canceled by studio 1/13/23-CR

This class has prerequisites. Please see the description below before registering.

Do you want to improve your jewelry fabrication skills? This class is designed to advance attendees' fabrication skills and speed. It is an opportunity to learn, design, practice your skills and ask questions. The teacher will be there to help guide you and problem solve.

We will provide a collection of items that are to be used to make a piece of jewelry.

For example: pieces of 22 gauge round wire, 10 gauge square or round wire, a piece of 24 gauge sheet, a small piece of wood or stone, and a length of tubing and maybe some patterned wire.

You will be asked to design something ahead of time so during class, you can start fabricating quickly. It needs to be something you can finish in about 5 hours.

A week before the class, you will be emailed a list of the materials we will provide you, so you will have plenty of time for designing what you will make. We want you to use most if not all of what is in the kit, plus any items you want to add to make your design complete. It should be a fun class that will exercise your brain and jewelry making skills.

Due to the heavier gauge metals we are providing, we will be using the acetylene torches at least part of the time, so you will need to have had some experience with a larger torch than the Smith Little torch. You will need to be able to solder unaided.

Skills we will be using: sawing, soldering, filing, dimensioning/milling wire, and many more.

Supplies Needed:

• Design idea
• Any items you want to bring to complete your design that are not in the provided kit
• Mask
• Apron

Details:

• Prerequisites: A jewelry studio skills card or completed the Introduction to Jewelry: Skills Class and Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch: Skills Class or similar experience.
• Advanced beginner/ intermediate skills needed: sawing, soldering, filing, dimensioning/milling wire, and a moderate amount of soldering experience on a larger torch. You must be able to solder medium sized pieces unaided.  
• Ages 14 and up are welcome.

• $20 materials fee is included in the tuition. 
• Registration closes January 12th. All cancellations must be received by January 12th. 
• We will take one 15-30 minute break if you want to bring food/ snacks. BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch, located on the lower level.
• Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols. 
  

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available - click here to fill out the simple application before registering for a class.  For those who might need physical assistance, please learn about BARN's Companion Program here. 
  
  

Instructor:

Jody Lyle is a goldsmith with over 25 years of experience designing and making jewelry.  She graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied with Harlan Butt and has continued her education over the years with classes with masters, apprenticeships, trade school training, skill-building classes, and lots of bench time.  She believes in learning by doing, listening to others’ experiences, and looking at how things are made around you.  Her main focus right now is wax carving, fabrication, chasing, and repoussé.   She works mostly with silver, gold, steel, rock, semi-precious and precious stones to create fun and beautiful pieces to be worn and enjoyed. Her work can be seen on Instagram @movingmetals and Flickr.