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Give Me a Hand: Bold and Beautiful Bracelets in Argentium

This workshop will focus on adorning the wrist by designing and making a variety of bracelets. Students will explore many designs; from the simple bangle bracelet to more dynamic cuffs and layered bracelets. Techniques such as embossing, hammer patterning, fusing, forging and fabrication will be demonstrated. This workshop exposes the student to the rich tradition of classical techniques as well as the practical shortcuts for making work efficiently.

Meet the instructor

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Paulette Werger is a metalsmith and teacher who works in Lebanon, NH. She sells her work both nationally and internationally and is owner of Metalpeople East, a jewelry and hollow ware studio. She has taught metalsmithing at the University of WI, Montana State University, and at craft schools throughout the country.

 

Materials & Tools

Paulette will have a variety of argentium wire gauges, sheet metal, gemstones and pearls for sale during the class. Students can choose to purchase what they need for their projects at class.

 

Students should bring
  • Sheet metal and wire you'd like to work with
  • Saw blades
  • A selection of stones, pearls, and found objects you may like to incorporate into your designs.
  • Pieces in progress, failures that need help, and questions.
 

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