Workshops

Soldering like a professional

1 day Soldering Intensive.

Come learn how to solder with Daniel Valencia, he has taught hundreds of metalsmiths proper soldering techniques. In this one-day workshop you will learn how to solder sterling correctly and with confidence. Students will learn whys and hows of the professional way to protect their silver and learn multiple soldering styles including pick soldering. Proper torch safety, and layout will be shown. Although this is primarily a technique class each student will make a chain and earrings in Sterling by the end of the class. You’ll spend the day at your dedicated soldering bench, getting the reps you need!

Torch equipment setup/soldering supply inf0rmation will be gone over

All materials are included in the workshop fee.  Hours are 9:00 to 5:00.  Location is JewelryClassDC at 1502 Massachusetts Ave. SE Washington, DC. The workshop fee is $475. All materials are included.  Students should provide a packed lunch. Seven/eleven is on ground floor for snacks and coffee. Hours are 9:00 to 5:00. Class size is limited to (10).  Street parking is readily available and the Stadium/Armory Metro stop is 4 blocks away.

Metal 1 Introduction to Jewelry Making

3 day Metal I intensive! Introduction to Jewelry Making

This exciting Three day class teaches proper jewelry making techniques for beginners. Students will learn the correct way to file, saw, form, forge, solder Sterling Silver as well as make a stone setting and set stones, in an intensive workshop held in our beautiful studio, each student will create a minimum of (4) pieces of Sterling jewelry seated at a professionally equipped bench.  Correct tool usage and bench set up are emphasized.

Workshop fee is 645.00  All materials are provided. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00. Class size is limited to 10. Students should provide for a packed lunch, 7/11 is below the studio for coffee and snacks. Street parking is plentiful, Stadium/Armory Metro is just 4 blocks away.