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Class requires a Minimum of 2 participants.

Learn basic jewelry fabrication techniques including: annealing, sawing, piercing, filing, texturing, soldering, forming, and polishing using non‑ferrous metals during this 5 week course.

Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5. 2018, 6pm to 9pm

Instructor: Sacha Bliese

https://bmag-wa.org/items/beginning-jewelry-metalsmithing-1/

Assisted Members Open Studio (AMOS)
During this time a studio host will be available to mentor & assist Qualified Members*

If you took a class but would like a little extra guidance this is a great opportunity to gain confidence in your skills.

* Members must pass the basic safety test administered by a MOS/AMOS host. Contact Info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.com for additional information or scheduling test.
Space is limited & there is a fee - check the website for details.

Assisted Members Open Studio (AMOS)
During this time a studio host will be available to mentor & assist Qualified Members*

If you took a class but would like a little extra guidance this is a great opportunity to gain confidence in your skills.

* Members must pass the basic safety test administered by a MOS/AMOS host. Contact Info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.com for additional information or scheduling test.
Space is limited & there is a fee - check the website for details.

Register before April 7th to allow the instructor time to purchase materials. Minimum class size 2 persons.

Explore additional jewelry tools and fabrication techniques including: Sawing, piercing, filing, forming, forging, texturing, soldering, fusing, assembling links, sanding and finishing using non-ferrous metals. You will use BMAG’s jewelry tools and equipment, in a safe, supportive, creative environment. Each step will be well demonstrated with personal attention. You will leave the class with a finished piece including class samples of each of the techniques you have learned.

*Intensive offerings are those that are done over a compact period of time, rather than the regular schedule. As many folks ask for this, we offer both types. See the Complete Course Catalog for all options.

Instructor: Marie-Claire Dole

https://bmag-wa.org/items/bjm-2-intensive/

Register before April 7th to allow the instructor time to purchase materials. Minimum class size 2 persons.

Explore additional jewelry tools and fabrication techniques including: Sawing, piercing, filing, forming, forging, texturing, soldering, fusing, assembling links, sanding and finishing using non-ferrous metals. You will use BMAG’s jewelry tools and equipment, in a safe, supportive, creative environment. Each step will be well demonstrated with personal attention. You will leave the class with a finished piece including class samples of each of the techniques you have learned.

*Intensive offerings are those that are done over a compact period of time, rather than the regular schedule. As many folks ask for this, we offer both types. See the Complete Course Catalog for all options.

Instructor: Marie-Claire Dole

https://bmag-wa.org/items/bjm-2-intensive/

Description:Members Open Studio (MOS) provides the Members of Bellingham Metals Arts Guild with the opportunity to avail themselves of the metalsmithing tools and facilities at BMAG. The studio will be open to members* during the times scheduled by the Volunteer Host. Members should supply their basic hand tools (if available) and all materials.

* Members are required to have completed the Members Open Studio Safety assessment which is free to all Members of BMAG. There is a Fee for use of the Studio, check the website for details.

Assisted Members Open Studio (AMOS)
During this time a studio host will be available to mentor & assist Qualified Members*

If you took a class but would like a little extra guidance this is a great opportunity to gain confidence in your skills.

* Members must pass the basic safety test administered by a MOS/AMOS host. Contact Info@BellinghamMetalArtsGuild.com for additional information or scheduling test.
Space is limited & there is a fee - check the website for details.

This will be a two day class covering basic bezel setting of cabochon and faceted stones. Students should have a basic knowledge of soldering and fabrication. The class will manufacture a bezel to fit a cabochon stone provided by the student. The next step will be for the student to set the cabochon in the bezel. The class will also cover setting a faceted stone provided by the teacher. Two afternoon sessions from 1pm to 4pm, over two days, will provide the student with a firm foundation on the basics of quality stone setting as a hobbyist or professional.

Sat & Sun, April 21 & 22. 2018, 1pm to 4pm

Instructor: Sacha Bliese

https://bmag-wa.org/items/basic-stone-setting/

This will be a two day class covering basic bezel setting of cabochon and faceted stones. Students should have a basic knowledge of soldering and fabrication. The class will manufacture a bezel to fit a cabochon stone provided by the student. The next step will be for the student to set the cabochon in the bezel. The class will also cover setting a faceted stone provided by the teacher. Two afternoon sessions from 1pm to 4pm, over two days, will provide the student with a firm foundation on the basics of quality stone setting as a hobbyist or professional.

Sat & Sun, April 21 & 22. 2018, 1pm to 4pm

Instructor: Sacha Bliese

https://bmag-wa.org/items/basic-stone-setting/

Description:Members Open Studio (MOS) provides the Members of Bellingham Metals Arts Guild with the opportunity to avail themselves of the metalsmithing tools and facilities at BMAG. The studio will be open to members* during the times scheduled by the Volunteer Host. Members should supply their basic hand tools (if available) and all materials.

* Members are required to have completed the Members Open Studio Safety assessment which is free to all Members of BMAG. There is a Fee for use of the Studio, check the website for details.

A five session class once a week class designed for the next step in the beginning metalsmith’s curriculum.

Improve and increase your basic skills in soldering and metalsmithing with this more advanced class. New techniques will be taught to further advance the beginning student in their progress as a jeweler/metalsmith. Discover forging and forming of metals using hammers and stakes, piercing and use of the jewelers saw, sanding, polishing, filing and finishing techniques, and create an overlay ring design to be taken home at the end of the class schedule.
https://bmag-wa.org/items/beginning-jewelry-metalsmithing-2/