Jewelry

This course is designed to develop skills related to making silver jewelry. We will introduce jewelry tools and how to use them. We will explain silver soldering and discuss the torch. Surface embellishment (stamping, hammer techniques and hand engraving) will be demonstrated. Looking forward to your designing and problem solving!  Students can expect to complete […] ...

Join award winning artists Steve Wikviya LaRance (Hopi) and  Cree LaRance (Hopi – Tewa) for a journey into the history and metal-smithing techniques of Southwestern Jewelry.  This class will incorporate the techniques of Tufa Casting, as well as stamp work as you create pieces of jewelry with timeless appeal.  Items can be created with silver and copper, incorporating semi-precious stones […] ...