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CLASSES



Seed Beads Tuesday at 11:30

Advanced Seed Beads Wednesday at Noon

These are project classes led by one of the group. Please contact us if you are interested in joining a group.


Saturday Classes

5 April Earring Class 10AM $10 Plus Supplies

12 April Intro to Jewelry Making 10AM $10 Plus Supplies

19 April Wire Wrapping 10AM $25 Plus Supplies

26 April Fiesta Earrings 10 AM $15 Plus Supplies

3 May Intro to Jewelry Making 10AM $10 Plus Supplies

10 May Earring Class 10AM $10 Plus Supplies

17 May Wire Wrapping 10AM $25 Plus Supplies

24 May Wirework Flowers 10AM $25 Plus Supplies


Class sizes are limited. Please call to confirm space is available.



Introduction to Metalsmithing - $95.00



The class covers tools and techniques for simple projects.


Includes information on:


Features of the jewelers bench

Jewelers saws and selecting the correct saw blades

Metal shears

Hammers for metal forming and texturing

Types and uses of bench blocks

Types of jewelers files

Pliers and wire cutters

Vises

Flex shafts for metal forming and polishing


Specialty tools


Properties of metal

Work hardening

Annealing


Soldering

Types of solder and proper applications

Torches

Soldering surfaces

Flux

Pickle


During the class study, you will practice with the saws, texturing metal, soldering jump rings, and annealing metal.


The next phase is creating a sterling silver hammered texture ring. This is where you put into practice what you learned.


This class is an introduction to metalsmithing. It is geared toward projects you can do with a small handheld butane torch. These torches do not produce the heat required for larger scale projects. This course does not cover bezel settings.


Class times are generally available on Friday at 10 AM

Class length is usually 4 hours

Classes are designed for one person. Maximum of two if friends or family.


The class price may vary based on the price of silver


Stop in or call Jeff at 210 490-7775 if you would like more information or to schedule a class









BEAD BOYS | (210) 490-7775 | 2855 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio, TX 78232