Silversmithing Level 2 - Rolling Mill and Mini Hydraulic Press Orientation

In this class students will learn safety and use of 3 versatile pieces of studio equipment.

By NW Rockhounds

Date and time

Friday, July 18 · 11:30am - 3:30pm PDT

Location

NW Rockhounds

2720 NE 115th Suite A Seattle, WA 98125

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours

Instructor: Christina Bengtson

Date: Friday July 18th

Time: 11:30am - 3:30 pm

Ages: 18 & up

Price: $85 + $15 Kit fee

(The PREREQUISITE for this class is Silversmithing Level 1 - Meet The Butane Torch or prior butane torch experience)

In this class students will learn safety and use of 3 versatile pieces of studio equipment. Learn to effectively anneal sheet metal and wire for textured patterned designs to incorporate into your jewelry designs using rolling mills. Create textured dimensional shapes using the mini hydraulic press. Students will also learn a variety of ways to reclaim and mill metal scraps into sheet and create ornaments with shot plates. These studio machines are a great way to add unique touches to your raw materials for more personalized design options. This class includes copper sheet and wire as practice metal and some silver scrap. If you want to mill and press in silver please bring your own to class. This is a prerequisite class and is required for using rolling mills and the mini hydraulic press at NW Rockhounds

There is a supply kit fee made payable to the teacher day of class by cash or check. Please come prepared to pay this fee.

All other tools will be available for use.

- Please Read Below -

Check your email a few days before your class for further instructions.

This class requires a kit fee, please come prepared.

Our classroom is located upstairs and are limited to 6 students for this class.

Masks Optional

You are purchasing a seat at an event just like a sporting event or concert. These tickets are not transferable to a different class credit or store credit if you are not able to make it. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a refund.

Organized by

NW Rockhounds

Seattle's store for the rocks, gems, and everything for lapidary work. We love to share our passion for nature and foster creativity and learning. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable and very excited about the hobby. The shop and classrooms are comfortable and inviting. There's so much to see, you might find yourself there for a long while.The NW Rockhounds Education Center is powered by Shunpike and can receive tax deductible donations. Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success. We hope through fundraising efforts, these classes can be offered at minimal cost to grow and nuture the art of rockhounding. You can make a tax deductible donation to the Education Center at https://poweredbyshunpike.org/c/PBS/a/98125.

CLASS POLICIES

PLEASE NOTE UPDATED POLICIES ARE EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022

REFUND POLICY: Students who withdraw 8 days (or more) prior to the start date of the first class receive a full refund. Students who withdraw 7 days (or less) prior to the start date of the first class DO NOT receive a refund of any kind.

CANCELLATIONS: All classes not meeting their minimum requirement three days prior to class start date may be cancelled. In the event of class cancellation by NW Rockhounds, you will be notified by e-mail or by phone and receive a full refund of tuition and fees.

MISSED CLASSES: There are no discounts or refunds for missed classes or late registrations.

HOLD HARMLESS: I agree to hold harmless NW Rockhounds, its employees and agents for any and all claims for personal injury and/or property damage in which damage and injury is or appears to be proximately caused in whole or in part by my participation in this program.

PHOTO PERMISSION: I give permission for NW Rockhoundsto use, without limitation or obligation, photographs which may include my image or artwork for purposes of promoting programs.

$92.55Jul 18 · 11:30 AM PDT