Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing: September 8 & 15 from 5-9 p.m.

Enter the world of making metal jewelry with Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing. This introductory one-day class gives you the foundational skills of metalsmithing jewelry and is the prerequisite for our more advanced classes. This workshop is jam-packed with information to get you introduced to the world of metalsmithing without a huge time commitment! In addition to learning safety procedures, you will learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing and at the end of class, you will have made a textured sterling silver ring band with your choice of width (3 mm to 10 mm), size, texture, and finish as well as a hand-sawn and textured copper pendant necklace that is designed by you! We will cover: Studio safety and ergonomics Sawing techniques Hammer texturing and stamping Filing and sanding Ring sizing Basics of soldering Texturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers How to use a flex-shaft How to create a comfort-fit ring Polishing Details: Two Tuesdays: September 15 from 5-9 p.m. You must be able to attend both sessions as no makeups will be given. 8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026 # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum Materials kit fee is $30 which includes workbook, KN95 mask, and studio materials. This fee is collected at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo. Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. Prerequisite: none The last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 admin fee applies) is August 25, 2026. By registering for a class at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules. Instructor: John Sullivan With a BFA in Metals and Jewelry from CSU-Fort Collins and a MFA in Metalsmithing from SUNY-New Paltz, John was most recently an Affiliate Instructor of Metalsmithing and Jewelry and a Studio Technician at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado. John serves on the board of directors of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association. While studying at CSU, he was an apprentice to artist Ira Sherman and an assistant to artist Nilda Getty. John has been a guest speaker and given demonstrations at events hosted by the Colorado Metalsmithing Association. As an educator, John has taught as a substitute art teacher at the private institute Kent, Denver, and as a Teaching Assistant at SUNY New Paltz, teaching Basic Metal in both a traditional setting, online, and hybrid classroom. After receiving his Masters, John taught Metalsmithing and Jewelry for the Highschool Summer Sessions at Snowfarm, The New England Craft Program. John has exhibited work at several national and international venues, as well as having been published in numerous domestic and foreign publications.