OSHER 143 - Jewelry: Historic Perspectives and Individual Creation

Learn the fundamentals of silversmithing and become familiar with the tools used in the craft. Osher members will learn to use hand tools, a flex shaft, and a soldering torch. Working with silver and copper, members will explore jewelry design and fabrication as well as stone-setting techniques. Members will make pendants or rings with a bezel set cabochon. All levels of expertise are welcome. Special fee includes all materials and use of equipment. Materials include: sterling silver and copper sheet metal, sterling silver wire of various shapes and sizes, silver solder, and a semi-precious cabochon.