Instructor: Julie Boudreaux

Date:   Saturday January 10, 2026

Time:    10:00am - 3:00pm

Skill Level: all levels

Age Limit:  18 and Over

Maximum Class Size: 4

 

NOTE:  (We keep our classes small so we can give each student individual attention)

 

​Class Fee:  $170.00  

​Kit Fee:   Included in price of class

 

Your Instructor:

Julie began creating jewelry over twenty years ago. She is talented, creative and qualified to teach just about anything: all types of metal and silversmithing, Precious Metal Clay (PMC), wire works, sheet metals, wire wrapping, fused glass, lampwork glass, wire and beading techniques. She has studied at the prestigious William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, at Rio Grande, and she is a certified PMC artisan. Her work can be seen at Gallery 782 in Biloxi, MS

 

Class description:

This class is perfect for those that want to learn the technique of making a hollow box (first step in making a hinged box) pendant, there will be multi layers of soldering, choose a beautiful cabochon for the setting to decorate your pendant and you will hand craft a bezel. By the end of this class, you will be empower to design a beautiful pieces of jewelry using some of the most creative ideas.  

 

You will Learn:  

Customize a hollow box pendant, create a beautiful design, stone setting, multi layers of soldering, stone setting using bezel wire and add cabochons, learn different embellishing techniques, secrets to soldering sterling silver without melting it, design a bail using a torch, how to solder a bezel, how to use a curved burnisher and a bezel rocker successfully, when to use hard, medium or soft solder, prep metal, filing, sanding, cleaning, texturing, quenching, annealing, how to skillfully use a third hand and tripod, what tools to use, best way to apply a texture, how to use a flex shaft, what gauge metal works best, polishing, how to patina, easy techniques to work with faceted stones and finishing techniques.

 

Skills Covered:

Design and build a hollow box, make bezel setting, texture and pierce metal, determine what solder to use at  each step of your project, design and fabricate a bail, filing and finishing the pendant. measure the metal to form the box, solder the pieces together, why you pierce the metal,(extremely important), multi soldering techniques,  prep metal, filing, sanding, cleaning, texturing, quenching, annealing, use a third hand and tripod, tools to use, texturing, use a flex shaft, what gauge metal works best, polishing, patina, working with faceted stones and finishing techniques.

 

Kit to Include:   

Everything you will need to complete this project. 

 

Skill Level: 

All Levels

 

​Tools to Bring:

None ! Students will use studio tools.

 

​What to Wear:

Closed-toe shoes is a must and if you have long hair please tie it back (we will be using torches for this project), wear old clothes.  Latex gloves, apron, safety glasses and mask will be provided if needed.

 

What to Bring to Class:  

Optional  - A small notebook and reading glasses if extra magnification is needed.

  

Where:

SAS by Design Studio

6170 Larkwood Ln

Long Beach, MS 39560

 

Questions?:

Email:  sasbydesign@aol.com

Call: 228-861-9138

 

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.