Wide Band Textured Rings Class (Dec 29, 2024)

Learn to make and texture a 6mm wide band ring from scratch. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals of finishing a piece (the key to making it look professional). Each student will create 1 silver ring.

• 5 hour class (12:00 – 5:00pm)
• Max 6 students, min 4
• Cost – $110/student (member); nonmember $130/student
• Students will learn to
  • Calculate length needed for ring size
  • Form & solder ring band
  • Polishing & finishing
  • Texturing using various tools
• If you’ve taken the Textured Stacking Rings class, you’ll see how different working with a wide band from sheet is
• Tool rental is included
• Materials provided by instructor, bands will be 6mm wide
• Class to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours.
• Students must bring a mask (N95 or KN95)