Metals 341: Project- Through a Window
Sat Mar 15, 2025 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TinkerMill MJ&L Shop, 80501
Description
In this project class students will create a layered locket with a window to view interior contents. This is a skill building project class and assumes that the attendee has taken the Metalcraft and Jewelry certification series or an equivalent course. This class does not constitute certification in the shop. Attendees will witness demos, receive a hand-out with step by step general instructions, and be guided through the process by an instructor.
Agenda:
- Intro and attendance (check in and get to know classmates)
- Over view of project and receive instructional handout
- Design time- (consider all parts of the project before moving into prep and construction. )
- Demos at key points in construction and process.
- Ample work time (This class is scheduled for 5 hours, completion of construction is possible)
- Show and tell (even incomplete projects should be shared)
- Clean up and feedback (leave it better than you found it)
The minimum age requirement for this class is 16 with prior training. All attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult also taking the class. The class fee includes materials, instructional time, shop fees, fuel and machine use for the day. Members enjoy a discounted class fee, are you not yet a member? Please consider joining on our main page, and begin enjoying member benefits immediately after securing your membership!
This class will continue to build skills in the metal craft and jewelry studio, some of those skills are listed below:
- Sawing and Piercing (saw frame and drill press)
- Filing and sanding (file use, training the eye to see edges, sanding for comfort)
- Soldering joints ( single fuel torch, soldering set ups, butt joint, t-joint, sweat solder joint)
- Creating and setting hinges
- Creating and setting rivets
- Texture use (hammers and punches)
- Some forming (multiple tools)
- Finishing ( buffing, flex shaft, sanding etc)
Appropriate attire for firework is expected. If you have a favorite pair of safety glasses or particular tools, feel free to bring them. Otherwise PPE is availble in the shop, and there are plenty of tools for everyone. :)
Location
TinkerMill MJ&L Shop, 80501