Michael David Sturlin
Thu. June 5 • 8:00am-3:00pm (with 1 hr. break) - (6 hours)

Level: All Levels
Maximum Class Size: 20
Class Fee: $195.00
Technique: Metalwork, Wirework
 
Description: Students will produce a serpentine design chain-link necklace using very basic tools and fundamental goldsmithing skills. Under the guidance of an award-winning jewelry artist, students will learn to accurately measure, saw, file, forge, bend, shape, and assemble repetitive links finished off with a forged clasp and findings. Additional session offered Saturday, June 7 (B08645).
 
Project will not be completed in class.
 
Student must be at least 16 years old to register for this class.
 
Supplies to Bring: 6-in. ruler, anvil, anvil pillow, bench pin, fine-tip permanent marker, flush-cut wire cutters, goldsmith hammer, jeweler’s saw, mandrels, metal files, Optivisors, plastic hammer, small round bezel mandrel, reading glasses, task lamp, terry-cloth towel, writing materials, dividers, scribe.
 
Pliers: Flush side-cutting, half round, long roundnose, small chainnose, small flatnose, standard flatnose, standard roundnose, stepped roundnose.
 
Materials in Kit: Copper, fine silver, handout.
 
Limit: One seat per person per class.

You can register for classes Sunday, June 1 - Tuesday, June 3 at the registration area located in the Hyatt Hotel 2nd floor from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00a.m., or beginning Wednesday, June 4 at the Midwest Airlines Center 3rd floor at 7:00 a.m. For further information, please call 1- 800-554-0197.