About
This class has prerequisites. Please see the description below before registering.
This class was orginally scheduled for February 4th, please note the new class date.
Designed for students who have taken Introduction to the Jeweler's Torch and want to learn how to solder earring posts, chain links, bails, joints and mixed metals to hone their torch skills. All of these skills learned in this class, with practice, will help you feel more confident and ready for project classes.
Each student gets to take home their soldering sample exercises and handouts for future practice and revision.
Details:
- Prerequisite: Introduction to the Jeweler’s Torch
- This is an introductory/beginner/refresher level class.
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Please bring a knee-length apron and hand towel.
- Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols.
- Feel free to bring a lunch. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave in the kitchen on the lower level.
- 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 Bio:
Sarah Jones is a BARN founding member, jewelry studio programming and steering committee member. She is a local Bainbridge Island artist, and teacher with experience in fine metal arts, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, and photography.
Because Sarah is a visual and tactile learner herself, her classes typically involve a lot of hands-on learning time. In addition, Sarah’s classes are accompanied by printed information and resources for her students to refer back to when practicing their new skills.
Sarah’s art has been displayed in the Seattle Metals Guild and Bainbridge Arts & Craft exhibitions. Her work is sold at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. To view her recent work, visit at: www.foggyroaddesigns.com.
