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Soldering Tips Weekly
In this “soldering 101” weekly class students of all levels will have the chance to not only learn or refresh their soldering skills but improve and add onto them. The curriculum will cover everything from the basics of how to set up your own soldering torch and tank, safety concerns, and proper tank storage, in addition to focusing on fundamental soldering strategies and approaches. Various types of torches, gases, and soldering supplies will be explained in depth. The class will also work on soldering applications that will ensure students gain confidence in their soldering skills and learn the variable working properties of copper, brass, bronze, silver, and a plethora of soldering supplies needed to make soldering magic!
This class is great for those seeking to broaden their soldering horizons and will focus strictly on soldering techniques and skill building! Please note that this class is open to all levels of students but will be covering fundamentals for those with little to no soldering experience! Student with some background in soldering are welcome and are invited to bring any projects, metal (copper, brass, silver, or gold alloys only) or questions they may have in regards to soldering!
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 $45 materials fee for this workshop payable upon registration. The materials kit includes copper sheet metal, brass sheet metal, sterling silver wire (12g), several feet of NuGold wire (10g, 12g, 14g, 16g, 18, 20g), red brass wire (8g), copper wire (8g), silver solder (extra easy, easy, medium, hard), brass sheet solder, copper wire solder, bronze wire solder, silver sheet solder, and other miscellaneous consumable items needed to complete workshop objectives.
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pencil / sketchbook
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safety glasses / reading classes
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closed-toe shoes
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box / container / carrier for their tools and materials