Intermediate Metalsmithing: Mixed Metals

Instructor: Ilene Kay

Location: Sycamore Building, 7231

Elevate your skills at the jeweler’s bench with this next-level class designed for intermediate and advanced beginner students. Dive into essential techniques like sweat soldering and pick soldering while working on projects such as pendants or a multi-link bracelet. You’ll work with copper and brass, honing your soldering precision and craftsmanship. This is your opportunity to build a solid foundation in jewelry-making, setting the stage for developing your own unique style.
Soldering: You will learn these essential and fundamental skills. This knowledge will open up new and exciting design possibilities.
Skills covered in this class: Sweat soldering, pick soldering, jewelry with multiple solder points, which solder to use and why, jewelry designed with multiple layers, hollow form basics, texturing metal, applying patina.

 

How to Register by Email:

1. Download Creative Arts Registration Form (Form must be fully completed to be accepted)
2. Email completed form to ajhornsby@haywood.edu.
3. If you are registering through email please await a Successful Confirmation Registration Email.
   This service is only available to those that register by email. 

How to Register in Person:
Please visit Student Services Department on the top floor of the Hemlock Building at
185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.