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Cancelled 4-12-22 due to low enrollment-CR
This class has a prerequisite. Please see the details below before you register.
In this one-day class, you will learn how to make post-earrings using sheet metal and disc cutters. Students will strengthen their previous experience with soldering through hands-on repetition and practice. Torch experience required.
Students will be able to see samples for inspiration and receive a step-by-step demonstration, safety, and tool use from the instructor. This class will be taught using the Smith® Little torch. All materials and tools needed will be provided for use during this class.
Details:
- Prerequisite: Torch experience required. You must have either a Jewelry Studio Skills card that was completed during an in-person assessment that has the torch experience checked off or you have taken a BARN class for example Introduction to the Jewelers' Torch and Soldering Class. You can log in to your BARN account, click on your profile name and check the link "My event registrations" to ensure you have completed a torch class.
- Registration will close on Thursday, April 14th at 10:00 am.
- Feel free to bring a lunch. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave in the kitchen on the lower level.
- Masks are required for all activities in the Jewelry studio.
- 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 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 exhibitions and Bainbridge Arts & Craft exhibitions.
You can view her recent work on Instagram at: @sarahjonesjewelry and @foggyroaddesigns
