Creating Connection: Tab setting

In this class, we’ll explore the classic metalsmithing technique of tabs to connect alternative materials with metal.

We’ll begin the class by setting meaningful intentions for your creative process, drawing a parallel to metalsmithing, where intention shapes both the design and outcome of your work. In this class, we’ll explore the classic metalsmithing technique of tabs to connect alternative materials with metal. Along the way, you will also gain several other basic metalsmithing skills. Students are welcome to bring in materials or objects they would like to incorporate into their metal work, no bigger than approximately 1.5 x 1.5”, and we will have options available too. Students will leave with a finished pendant.

Instructor: Heather Nuber

Registration: $100

Material Fee: $25

Materials Provided:

• 3x4”sheet copper
• 16g copper wire
• cord
• bench pins
• riveting hammers
• variety of hammers
• rawhide mallets
• steel blocks
• saw frame
• 2/0 saw blades(2 dz)
• files
• sandpaper
• dowel sticks