Introduction to Fine Silver Fusing

(Metal Work)

Instructor: Jennifer Tough

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Create two pairs of fabulous earrings! You'll learn the basics of low tech metalsmithing. We will be using pure fine silver, a torch, and some basic tools to create these earrings designed to teach you the basics of fusing as well as two pairs of fine silver earrings--custom designed!

In this hands on class the techniques you'll be learning include fusing, shaping, and texturing, and polishing.

Technique Focus: Metal Fusing

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: None

Price: $50.00 (+HST), deposit or payment in advance required

Supplies: A kit fee of $40.00 is payable on the day of the class

Need to Bring: This is a 3 hour class, and you may wish to bring a snack.. Coffee, tea, pop are provided.

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:

 Jennifer was born in Toronto, Canada, and has been making jewellery since the age of 16. She discovered lampwork techniques in 1999, and by the end of that same year, established a small studio in her own home. By the end of the following year she had gone further to establish the first beadmaking lampwork studio, open to the general public, in all of Canada. Jennifer has always had an intense passion for her art, combined with a keen and focused vision to bring the elements to reality. She is now excited about the possibilities of combining metal clay with lampwork beads. Jennifer currently lives in Whitby, Ontario with her bemused, and ever supportive husband Dan, their two daughters, Maya and Isla, and a lazy yellow lab named Luna.