Fine Silver Granulation - Metalsmithing Workshop
Granulation is the ancient technique of fusing small spheres of silver or gold onto a piece of jewelry to form a decorative element. In this workshop we will cover the process of making our own granules, preparation of the metals, fusing of fine silver and the granulation process itself. Come take a…
Fine Silver Granulation - Metalsmithing Workshop
Granulation is the ancient technique of fusing small spheres of silver or gold onto a piece of jewelry to form a decorative element. In this workshop we will cover the process of making our own granules, preparation of the metals, fusing of fine silver and the granulation process itself. Come take a step back in time and learn this fascinating process.
Minimum Skill Level: Metalsmithing torch experience a must.
What you will learn: The basics of fusing fine silver, both wire and sheet, before going on to learn the technique of granulation.
Date/Time: 2-day workshop. Feb 8-9, 2020; Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: $350.00 for 2 days. There is a materials fee for this workshop, which is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. It is estimated to cost $65 and includes fine silver round wire in 22, 24 and 28 gauge, as well as 26 gauge fine silver sheet. In addition, students will also receive a charcoal block, solderite pad, and a 000 paint brush to pick up the granules..
About our visiting instructor: Jill Hurant - Jill was always creating something be it embroidered jeans, handmade belts or handbags. “I’ve always had the need to be doing something with a creative edge.” She left Ohio in the early 70’s to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. While there she met and married her husband and then moved to New Jersey. A friend of Jill’s encouraged her to visit a woman who was taking classes at the Jewelry Arts Institute in Manhattan. Her friend said that she knew Jill would find the process of jewelry making fascinating. That visit changed Jill’s life. Although too intimidated for a year to call the school, Jill finally scheduled a class and the rest, as they say, is history. As Jill became more immersed in the jewelry making process, she began to take classes all over the east coast, to increase her skills and knowledge. “Even with all the techniques I have learned I still love granulation and the richness of the 22k gold. I have tried to take this ancient technique and give it a more modern edge.” With its classical beauty, Jill’s jewelry has a timeless elegance.
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