Silversmithing Level 1 - Meet The Butane Torch

This fundamentals class covers safety and use of the butane micro torch. A great class for beginners on a budget or small studio. Silversmithing Level 1 - Meet The Butane Torch Instructor: Christina Bengtson Time: 11:30am- 2:30pm Ages: 18 & up No Experience Needed Price: $60 + $30 Kit fee (see bold below) This fast paced, fundamentals class covers safety and use of the butane micro torch, a great tool for beginners on a budget or in small studio spaces. In class, we’ll cover a couple of different butane torch options, basic equipment for fire use and solutions for cleaning metals. Students will work with sterling silver, fine silver, and copper as well as explore related skills, including flame control, metal gauging, annealing, work hardening, flattening, texturing, and shaping wire. This prerequisite class is a great way to begin working with fire and the many possibilities it offers. Students will leave class with earrings and pendants in the metal of their choice. 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.