Instructor:   Sheila A Smith

Date:             Thursday May 8, 2025

Time:             10:00am - 3:00pm

Skill Level: all levels

Age Limit:  15 and Over

Maximum Class Size: 3

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

​Class Fee:  $ 115.00  

​Kit Fee:   Included in price of class

 

About 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:

Sterling Designer ring is a gorgeous sterling silver ring with a touch of elegance to which you will add a brilliant CZ stone of your choice. All the while learning useful designer tips and once you learn these easy technique you are well on your way to becoming a silversmith.

 

You will Learn:  

You will learn safety tip when using a torch, texture, how to solder a ring closure, solder a tube bezel , set a CZ stone, what type of solder to use, prep metal by filing, sanding, cleaning, quenching, annealing, what tools to use, how to hammer out a texture, setting a stone in a tube bezel, how to use a flex shaft drill, what gauge metal works best, polish and buff, calculate ring size using  a Caliper for correct sizing, finishing techniques.

 

Skills Covered:

Safety tips when using a torch, soldering, cutting metal, filing, sanding, cleaning, quenching, annealing, texturing, solder a tube bezel, set a stone, tools to use, texturing, using metal and a wire gauge, polishing, buffing, seizing a ring, use of a Caliper, use of a flex shaft, metal 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 (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:  

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: 228-864-9138

 

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.