Oct 26th 2024 : Stacking Silver Bangles Class

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

Saturday, October 26, 2024 9-5 PM

Stacking Silver Bangles  
During this fun-filled one day jewelry making class, students will learn the basics of silversmithing and will each make a set of 3-5 SOLID Sterling Silver stacking bangles!  Students will have the choice of a variety of shapes and wire weights (round, half round, triangle, twisted square, etc) and will have the additional option to texture their bangles if they'd like.   

*Students who work fast may make more than 5 bangles if time permits!

*Basic bangles only -- textures and various shapes included but no stones or special elements will be covered. 

Techniques covered will include: 

• Textured metal finishes and mark-making on metal: students will practice hammer and stamp texturing,  and Katie will demonstrate creating twisted wire from square stock.  Students can choose from a variety of textures, thicknesses, and wire shapes for their bangles.  Students can mix and match styles, or do three (or more) of the same styles.  
• Sawing:  students will become familiar with piercing (cutting) using the jeweler's saw and drilling with a flexible shaft
• Basic Soldering:  students will learn how to solder their wire bangles together
• 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 make more than 3 bangles. 
*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 -- and starts around $160 per bangle for the thinnest weight that would still be durable for daily wear.  Prices increase with heavier weights.  

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.