Yinz, yinz, yinz,
I'm going to be teaching some classes on Saturday, Sept 24th and if you've ever wanted to learn some jewelry skills, this is your chance! Here is the info:
Society for Contemporary Craft (in the Strip District)
Piercing Like a Champ with Jewelry N'at 9am-noon
$45 + $10 materials fee (metal, saw blades, tiny drill bits)
Sweat the Small Stuff from 1-4pm
$45 + $10 materials fee
Save $10 if you sign up for both classes!
In the morning class I'll be sharing all my secrets for how to pierce sheet metal, the same way I make all my Pittsburgh-themed Jewelry N'at. You'll be able to design and make your own pendant. In the afternoon class, I'll teach you how to solder your piercing down to a back sheet, to add structure, without a big mess and solder spills. These are beginner level techniques that are super useful at any level! Even master metalsmiths like me use these skills on a regular basis. Feel free to email or comment if you have any questions. To sign up, call the studio folks at Contemporary Craft at 412-261-7003.
Will the focus be word piercing? I've seen others pierce with more abstract scrolling design...but both seem like a challenge for me with a saw! I wouldn't even want to attempt something that said something! Saw the listing in the catalog last night! Looks like a fun challenge!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Hi Michelle, great question! Obviously I love to pierce words, but this class won't be limited to text. It will focus on small piercing, with an emphasis on details and accuracy. I won't lie--piercing is challenging at first, but once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless!
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