May 17th 2025 : Loopy Silver Bangles Class

ONE DAY WORKSHOP 
*all classes meet at Katie's jewelry studio in Greenville, South Carolina

Saturday, May 17th, 2024 9-3 PM

Loopy Silver Bangle  
During this fun-filled single day jewelry making class, students will learn the basics of silversmithing and will each make a solid Sterling Silver wireframe statement bangle of their own design! 

Students will create their own organic designs and will have the choice of a variety of shapes and wire weights (round, twisted, square, patterned, etc) and will have the additional option to texture their bangles if they'd like.   

Techniques covered will include: 

• Simple Pattern Making
• Mark-making and forming metal: students will practice hammer texturing techniques, twisting wire, and simple bracelet forming techniques.  
• Silver Soldering:  students will learn how to solder their wire bangles together and will gain experience through multiple solder seams in the same piece.  
• Basic Finishing and Flex Shaft Use:  students will learn to properly sand and finish their bangles.  
• Accuracy in Sizing:  students will learn to accurately size their bangles.  

The class fee includes instruction only, materials fees are separate.  Sterling is sold to each student individually and the cost is weight based, so each student's fee is different depending on how much silver their projects utilize.  Typical costs for a student average around $30-$60 per class, but can increase if students prefer to use heavier weights or very large scale formats.  
*Students who wish to work in gold can, but we will need to chat ahead of class to determine what styles and how much gold to order specifically for you. 
14K Gold is significantly more expensive than silver.

Prerequisite: None! This class is designed for those without prior experience.

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Student Cancellation:
Due to the small class sizes and demand for each seat, if you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please notify Katie as soon as possible to allow another student to register for the class. 

Please note, we cannot offer refunds for student cancellations, but we can offer credit to be applied toward a future workshop based on the time frame in which you have notified us of your cancellation.

• Please notify us at least 72 hours prior to the workshop date and time for full credit towards another workshop.
• Less than 72 hours notice from class date and time, you will receive a 50% credit towards another workshop.
• If cancelled within 24 hours of workshop or if you are a no-show to class, we cannot offer any refund or class credit.  

*While extenuating circumstances happen from time to time and will be overlooked -- Katie reserves the right to unenroll and/or prevent future enrollments from any student that exhibits repeated cancellations.  Students who habitually enroll and then cancel, particularly at the last minute, may not be allowed to enroll in future classes, as this creates scheduling problems for everyone and often results in total cancellation of a class.  


Low-Enrollment Cancellation:
Workshop cancellations are decided three days before the start date. In the rare event that Katie must cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment, currently enrolled students will have the option to have the entire class fee refunded or held as credit for future workshops.

Age limitation:
This class is appropriate for students aged 16+, however students aged 9-16 may be permitted if a parent is also taking the class.