Create your own one of a kind metal beads!
This workshop is great for beginners and more advanced student alike. No experience is necessary however, previous soldering experience is helpful.
Metalsmith, Erin Austin, will guide you through:
- Safety and PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Creating Texture with Stamps, Hammers, and the Rolling Mill
- Using a Disc Cutter
- Using a Dapping Block
- Drilling Holes
- Soldering a Hollow Form
- Use of Patina
Students will leave this workshop with 1-3 beads in sterling silver, copper, and brass depeding on experience.
All supplies included. Limited to 4.
Students must be 18 years or older.
To use the studio you must:
- Sign a Liability Waiver
- Wear closed toed shoes
- Wear appropriate eye protection
- Wear splash goggles when using the soldering area
- Note: 1 pair is available in the studio at the soldering station. If you would like your own pair please bring them.
- Tie back long hair
- Secure loose clothing
- Follow all posted Studio rules
- Follow directions from instructor and/or studio monitors
We also highly suggest wearing natural fibers like cotton, hemp, etc. Synthetic fibers contain plastic that may melt onto your skin if they come into contact with heat!
Refunds: Refunds are available until 1 week before the scheduled class date.
Please note: We do NOT have bathrooms available for customer/student use. Please plan accordingly. Businesses that offer restrooms to customers (you must purchase something to use their restrooms) in the immediate area include: The Speakeasy in the evening and Old Town Coffee and Chocolates or Ramone's during the day. The Eureka Visitor Center, near the gazebo, also has day time bathrooms available for your use (no purchase necessary).
