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Jewelry 2
This Jewelry 2 course will focus on a variety of techniques to increase confidence at the torch and successful planning and completion of projects. Students will get tips for solving problems with finishing, soldering, and stone setting.
Following demonstrations, there will be several technique-based projects. These projects are designed to expand student's skill set and include more advanced stone setting techniques (flush setting, unique bezel, and tube settings), forming a hammered cable link chain, and adding pattern and color to metal through solder inlay. Findings such as earwires, handmade clasps, and pin backs will also be covered. As time allows, students will work on a project of their own design that incorporates techniques learned in the course.
Meet the instructor
Joy Raskin has been a silversmith since 1984 and has exhibits throughout the United States, Ireland and New Zealand, showcasing both her jewelry and flatware designs. Joy is a native of New Hampshire, having attended public schools in Manchester and Concord and was accepted as a member of the League of NH Craftsmen while still in high school. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Joy is an instructor at Metalwerx in Waltham, MA, The Craft Center in NH, Sharon Art Center, and many other schools.
Joy has received many awards for her work. She was commissioned by the NH State Council on the Arts to create the Cultural Access Award for the Governor’s Awards in the Arts in 2001. Her work is included in many collections, including the White House and Smithsonian Institution. Joy's work is found in multiple galleries throughout New England, including the League of NH Craftsmen Galleries, Boston Society of Arts & Crafts, Guilford Art Center, Millbrook Gallery, and others.
Materials & Tools
There is a $76 materials fee for this workshop payable upon registration. The materials kit includes sterling silver sheet, fine silver sheet, sterling silver tubing, sterling silver half round wire, stones, and miscellaneous stone setting/polishing supplies for samples and projects.
NOTE: This kit includes silver, but students may require more depending on their projects. The instructor can assist students with acquiring extended materials needs as the course progress, should they require more!
- any cabochon or faceted stones they wish to set - kit includes some
- closed-toe shoes - required for all Metalwerx classes
- ultra-fine point sharpie marker
- notebook or sketchbook and pencil
- container for materials and projects - shoebox size
- small hand towel or old rag
- comfortable clothing from natural fibers
- any tools you may already own
- apron, if you prefer
- personal safety glasses, if you prefer - Metalwerx has these