Jewelry 101 - Fabrication techniques

Instructor: Danielle Sweeney

Course Outline

Have you always wanted to create your own beautiful jewellery but don’t know where to start? This eight week course will introduce you to the basic skills and techniques required.

The course will focus on cutting, filing, piercing, soldering and polishing using a variety of hand and rotary tools as well as a jeweler’s torch. Introductory projects, made of brass or copper, include a keychain fob or pendant and a simple band ring. You will then move on to create a sterling silver band ring with a bezel set cabochon.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: None

Time: 8 week class, see calendar for dates and times

Price: $400 (+GST), deposit or payment in advance required

Supplies: most included, additional materials fee for sterling and semi-precious stones (approx $50)

Need to Bring: N/A

To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373

or toll free 877.473.2323

(877.473.BEAD)

General Class Deposit Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Notice given 5 days prior will be converted to store credit. Cancellation after that will forfeit the deposit.

Instructor Bio:

Danielle is an emerging artist in the Toronto jewellery scene, and is already making a name for her clean, elegant designs.  A graduate of the Jewellery Arts Program at George Brown College, Danielle is inspired by the urban landscape, translating inspiration into wearable, sophisticated works of jewellery highlighting the intrinsic beauty of metal, natural gemstones and pearls.

Upon graduation from George Brown in 2005, Danielle was awarded the Made You Look Entrepreneur Award, given to the graduating student who demonstrates exceptional skill and entrepreneurial drive.  She is currently a resident designer at Made You Look Jewellery Studio & Gallery.  Her work is also on display at The Smith in Toronto’s Queen West arts district, Corktown Designs in the Distillery Historic District, Jeffrey Ross Jewellery in Uxbridge, Ontario, and at Gayweddings.com.  Danielle’s work has been featured in Toronto Fashion Week, The Globe & Mail, Wedding Bells, and Dolce Vita Magazine.