Introduction to Silversmithing 1: Making a Simple Ring

TOTAL COST: $165
Course Fee: $130
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $35

DATES: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
TIME: 10:00AM – 3:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 16-17)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce students to the art and craft of silversmithing. Teaching artist Sarah Calautti will guide students through the process of creating a simple ring including forming a bezel, soldering, cutting out and filing backplates, forming a ring shank, burnishing a bezel around a stone, and adding textured details.

Students will work with an open flame torch, soldering flux, various tools, and sterling silver to create their very own heirloom. Bringing your own special piece of sea glass is encouraged, but various stones will also be available for students to choose from. Students must be able to hold a torch, pliers, and files for short amounts of time. No previous experience or prerequisites required!

You can continue your silversmithing journey with Sarah in Introduction to Silversmithing 2: Taking Your Ring to the Next Level!

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and tools will be provided, however students can bring their own special cabochon or piece of sea glass if they wish!

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

ABOUT SARAH
Sarah Calautti is a self-taught silversmith who blends traditional, southwestern silversmithing techniques with Pacific Northwestern scenes. She began her journey as a silversmith while living full-time in a school bus. After landing on the Olympic Peninsula and becoming enveloped in its maritime forests and kelp beds, her work has become a direct reflection of the beauty that she finds here.

Artist website: Sidesaddle Silver, @sidesaddlesilverco

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

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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 registrar@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.