nanopod: Hybrid Studio is the only studio in Toronto offering multi process learning in 1 amazing course!
metal + glass
Participants learn foundation: metal fabrication, soldering, forging sterling silver ring bands, bezel/prong setting cabochon stones, wax carving & lo-tech casting of bronze/sterling silver, lost wax casting and/or fusing (kiln forming) glass, rivets, working with vitreous enamels, & more!
From now to January 5th receive the added bonus of 20% off ANY of our metal + glass courses or workshops, when you register online*
(Other class options listed under Courses & Workshops 2016- link above)
METAL + GLASS 4wk: Next course starts up Monday, January 11th- runs Monday & Wednesday evenings
Form • Fabricate • Cast • Fuse – Learn basic Goldsmithing – 6:30-9:30pm, 4 weeks, 2 evenings per week. – $285 per person, 6 people max, 3 people min.
evening #1: First evening: working with copper-safety, drilling, sawing.
evening #2: Making a band ring out of silver (stamp, hammer finish, roller print, etc.)
evening #3: Working with wax create pieces w/the lost wax technique- to be cast in Sterling silver.
evening #4: Finishing wax projects, Cuttlefish casting (lo-tech) in house.
evening #5: Kilnworked glass. Fuse several glass pieces (buckle, pendant, cabochon for setting later!).
evening #6: Enameling copper projects, forming, how to make your own basic findings.
evening #7: Bezel settings cabochon stones or fossils or crystals, or an enamelled or Fused glass piece.
evening #8: Finish up projects
No experience necessary!
Copper, wax, glass, and some sterling silver are supplied*. A list of local suppliers is included. Questions concerning this course? Please see our FAQ’s
What is included:
Sterling silver for 1 ring band
Approx 3″ x 3″ piece of 16 to 18 gauge copper
Wax
Solder to complete projects in class
1 dozen 3/0 saw blades
Glass powders/Frit & sheet for Fusing
Bezel wire for 1 setting
Use of tools & equipment
Receive 20% off when you sign up before January 5th *discount at checkout (online sales only.)
