Rings Rings Rings!

Jump into this three day in-person class for a fun exploration of all things ring! Combine fabrication techniques in gold and silver, Argentium fusion, embossing, direct casting, creative use of scrap, and more to create unique one of a kind rings. Add value and color to your jewelry by combining silver and gold. This class combines classical techniques with practical shortcuts for making work efficiently. From elegant to funky, we will look at ways of making rings that are unique to your taste. Daily demonstrations will focus on working with sterling and Argentium in combination with gold, in addition to stones. A plethora of tips and tricks for fabrication, soldering and cleanup, and creative use of gems or found objects will be shared throughout the workshop.

Paulette will have Argentium silver, bezel wire in silver and gold, scrap gold, gems, pearls, and found objects for sale directly to students. Students are invited to bring any gem, pearl, or object that they would like to incorporate into a ring.