

Argentium 1: Intro
Argentium 2: Intermed.
Casting
Chainmail
Chased & Forged
Chasing & Repoussé
Classic Wire Rings
Decorative Bezels
Decorative Settings
Design
Engraving
Fabrication 1: Beginning
Fab 2: Carving & Chains
Fab 3: Construction
Fab 4: Hinges & Forging
Fab 5: Cylinder & Basket
Fab 6: Individual Projects
Forged Bracelets
Forged Rings
Gemology 1: Diamonds
Gemology 2: Gem ID
Gemology 3: Pearls
Granulation 1: Fine Silver
Gran 3: 22k/Argentium®
Green Jewelry
Hand Crochet Chain
Heavy Bezels
Keum-Boo
Marketing: Sell It!
Metalsmithing 1: Basic
Mold Making
Pierced Spiral Pendants
Platinum Intro
Polishing & Finishing
Quick Clasps & Findings
Rivet It!
Rivets & Screws
Rendering
Repair 1: Basic
Repair 2: Intermediate
Sawing & Piercing
Setting 1: Basic
Setting 2: Prongs
Setting 3: Bead & Pavé
Setting 4: Comprehensive
Setting 5: Channel
Soldering Basics
Surfaces & Rivets
Surface Sampler
Trade Practices
Wax Modeling
| 9 am - 6 pm | $399 + $125 kit |
Instructor: Michael David Sturlin
Forging is one of the oldest, most basic and most effective metal forming techniques. An essential skill for goldsmiths and jewelry makers, forging employs hammers to shape and stretch metal in different ways. In this class, expert instruction is followed by your own hands on exploration of the process. Learn to feel comfortable using a hammer, anvil and mandrel as you create classic and creative rings in copper and silver. 16 hours
