Instructor: Sheila A. Smith

Date:  Thursday May 15, 2025 

Time:  11:00am - 3:00pm   

Skill Level: All Levels

Age Limit: 15 and Over

Maximum Class Size: 4

​Class Fee:  $ 120.00

​Kit Fee:  Included in class fee.

Included in Class Fee

 

Abour Your Teacher:

After doing woodwork for 20 years, a friend, Dr. Louis Bauer gave me all his Jewelry equipment and introduced me to the world of metalsmithing and I fell in love. A piece of metal in your hand, whether it be sterling silver, copper, brass or pewter...is an awesome feeling knowing you are about to create something beautiful. Just the feel of the metal as you shape it, the beat of the hammer as you texture, the smell of the torch as you solder and the sight of creating something is so stimulating. It is noisy and messy at times but it is peaceful and serene always. The time in my shop is therapy. I create rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. I cast in sterling silver and pewter. I etch on metal, I do enameling and love to work with sterling silver and copper. most of my pieces are one a kind. But most of all I love teaching my trade. GOD has blessed me with .

 

​Class description:   

This bracelet deviates from the normal in a striking manner. You will design it out of copper, create a latch mechanism, texture, and form into a unique style bracelet.

 

You will Learn:

Design, clean metal, use a jewelers saw, bench pin, file, sanding, use a drill bit, flex shaft, shape with a bracelet Mandrell, texture, use a disc cutter, create a tab, slide latch mechanism, anneal, quinch, pickle, polishing and finishing techniques,  how to size a cuff to fit your wrist, what gauge sheet metal works best for a cuff. Best and most inexpensive place to buy copper.

 

​Skills Covered;  

Design, clean metal, use a jewelers saw, disc cutter, bench pin, file, sand, use drill bit, flex shaft, shape use a Mandrell, texture, create a tab, slide latch mechanism, anneal, quinch, pickle, polishing and finishing techniques, sizing a cuff, gauge of metal and safety tips.  

 

Kit to Include: 

Everything need to complete this project

 

​Skill Level:

No experience necessary.

 

​Tools to Bring:  

None. You will use Studio Tools

 

​What to Wear:

Comfortable cloths. Latex gloves, apron, mask and safety glasses will be provided if needed.

 

Where:

SAS by Design Studio

6170 Larkwood Ln

Long Beach, MS 39560

 

Questions?:

Email:  sasbydesign@aol.com

Call:  228-864-9138

 

Please Note:

One seat per person per class.  Space is limited so please do not bring any guests or children with you to class.

Classes will start on time.

 

To Register:  Submit Payment

 

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds are provided if you cannot attend your scheduled class.  You may send someone in your place if you let us know to expect them.  We reserve the right to cancel a class at anytime.  If that happens, for any reason, you will receive a full refund.  In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the class or give a full refund.