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Introduction to Metalsmithing--Make Your Own Stacking Ring Kid Edition

  • The Arterie LLC 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #105 Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362 United States (map)

In this 3 hour group workshop you will produce multiple sterling silver or brass stacking rings to wear home.  This specific workshop is for children as young as 8 and their adult companion!

During this experience you'll learn about the tools and equipment and then how to size, form, saw, solder, shape, hammer (texturize) and polish sterling silver using tools such as a caliper, jewelers saw, files, multiple hammers, a butane torch and a flex shaft among others.

No experience necessary and all tools and materials will be provided.

Instructor Bianca Moscatelli has taught this class to children as young as eight who have had the extra helping hands of their adult.  However, you, the adult, will be making too (if you’d like)!

This listing is for a specific workshop scheduled for Sunday, November 16th from 11am-2pm for one adult and one child.

About the artist: My journey into jewelry-making began in New York City, where I started experimenting with stones and pre-made metal components as a creative outlet after work. Shortly thereafter, I was eager to dive into metalsmithing.  I loved the idea of making something I could wear (without sewing) and, for me, making jewelry meant using fire and hammers! After starting classes at The School of Visual Arts, I was smitten. 15 years later, here in Los Angeles, metalsmithing is still my favorite. In addition to making jewelry, I am now able to teach the skills to others and share this incredible gift.

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