From the Forest to Your Finger Ring

TOTAL COST: $475
Course Fee: $350
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $125, plus optional additional casting purchases.

DATES: SATURDAY, MAY 10 & SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025
TIME: 10:00AM – 5:00PM PST
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
Create a bold and wearable statement piece in this two-day intermediate workshop with Carin Jones. Saddle rings are not only striking but also designed for comfortable everyday wear. In this class, you’ll choose from a variety of saddle ring designs and learn essential techniques to craft a perfectly custom-fit piece.

You’ll start by properly measuring for ring band length and constructing a step bezel that seamlessly tapers to the band. Then, you’ll enhance your design by adding pod granulation and organic castings to the sides of your stone, further refining your soldering skills. By the end of the workshop, you’ll finish and set your stone, leaving with a beautifully crafted, custom saddle ring.

This class is designed for intermediate-level students with experience in soldering, sawing, and filing. Join us for two days of creative exploration and precision craftsmanship!

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and supplies will be provided with the non-refundable materials fee. There will be the option of purchasing additional casting material directly from the artist.

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT CARIN
Carin Jones is a full time working metalsmith out of Kingston, WA. Her work focuses on contemporary wearable art jewelry. She has been defining out of the box techniques for over 15 years as a part of her own craft.  Carin received her BS in zoology from Western Washington University, and studies art processes in a similar manner; always questioning possibilities. Her work has been published in magazines including Rio Grande and American Craft Council. She has been featured both as an emerging artist through the American Craft Council as well as exhibited with internationally recognized jewelry artists at Pistachio's Gallery in Chicago, IL.  Carin brings years of teaching experience both in large format settings and individualized one on one curriculum in her personal studio.  She believes the more techniques you have in your toolbelt, the more free you can be creatively. 

Artist website: Carin Jones, instagram:@jonesingforjewelry

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.