Classes & Events
NEW INSTRUCTOR! NEW EVENING CLASSES for Fall 2024!
Beginning silvers
mithing evening classes:
Session 1: Tues Oct 8, 15, 22nd, and 29th, 5:30-8:30pm
Session 2: Tues Nov 5, 12th, 19th, & 26th, 5:30-8:30pm
Session 3: Tues Dec 3, Thurs Dec 5th, Tues Dec 10, and Thurs Dec 12, 5:30-8:30pm
All evening classes are $175
Advanced silversmithing with Jenny Bradley: Wed. Nov 6, 13, 20th and 27th, 5:30-8:30pm.
All evening classes are $175
One day, One Project with Jenny Bradley
Pendant, Saturday Oct 5, 12-6pm
One day, One project with Jenny Bradley
Earrings, Saturday Nov 2nd, 12-6pm
One Day, One Project with Jenny Bradley
Rings, Sat Dec 28th, 12-6pm
All one day classes are $99
Our new instructor, Jenny Bradley, studied jewelry and metalsmithing at the Rhode Island School of Design and has a Masters of Fine Arts at State University of New York at New Paltz. She has taught at Tulsa Community College and Waterworks.
Fall 2024 sessions:
Silversmithing Classes with Bill Derrevere
October
Session 34: Thursdays Oct. 3, 10, and 17
Session 35: Saturdays Oct. 12, 19, and 26
November
Session 36: Thursdays Nov. 7, 14, and 21
Session 37: Saturdays Nov. 9, 16, and 23
December
Session 38: Thursdays Dec. 5, 12, and 19
Session 39: Saturdays Dec 7, 14 and 21
All session classes are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Basic Metalsmithing techniques is taught by Bill Derrevere, renowned artist and instructor with more than 40 years of experience at TCC/TJC and AHHA. The class emphasizes using hand tools, soldering and setting stones, and working with the torch to help everyone get experience with silver soldering. We will demonstrate surface embellishments and stamping. Participants will be able to make at least 2 finished pieces.
The cost $175 per session ($150 for returning students.) 20% off all tools, materials, and stones purchased.
Reserve your spot today! (918) 747-3636. We accept Venmo for payments @beadmerchantwildblue.