Metalwork

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Description: Learn the "metal garden system" as introduced in Melissa's newest book "Metal Jewelry in Bloom." Learn to create any flower in the world by understanding how to break it down into its components...no jeweler's saw required! Students will have the opportunity to create blooms in beautiful colors by using Lilly Pilly's colored aluminum sheets or create their blooms in brass or copper. After reviewing the techniques, students can work on the flowers of their choice for the evening, creating pendants, earrings or bracelet components. Instructor will demonstrate using flowers on Faux Bone and leather, expanding your design options at home even further. This is also a good class for metalworkers who are proficient with sawing and soldering but want an easy way to create floral templates.
 
Students will Learn: Cut, file, dap, and rivet metal while learning basic flower techniques.
 
Project will be completed in class.
 
At least 16 years old.
 
Supplies to Bring: Metal files, metal shears.
 
Pliers: Chainnose, flush side-cutting, standard roundnose.
 
Materials in Kit: Lillypilly Designs annodized aluminum sheet; copper and brass sheets; rivets; shared tools. A portion of this kit is underwritten by Lillypilly Designs.
 
Limit: One seat per person per class.