Jewelry/Silversmithing
Introduction to Silversmithing
With Sandy Binion and Kathy Shann
Intro to Southwest Silversmithing
With Jamie Halpern and Patte Ranney
Beginning Silversmithing & Open Studio
With Patte Ranney
Students will learn the basic skills of Southwest-style silversmithing in the well-equipped Ghost Ranch silver studio. Hands-on instruction covers safe use of basic smithing tools, sawing, soldering, stone-setting, and finishing. Experienced students who already have basic silversmithing skills may work independently, with optional coaching. All students will leave with multiple pieces of functional or wearable […]
Intro to Southwest Silversmithing & Open Studio
With Jamie Halpern and Patte Ranney
Contemporary Southwest Silver
With Bill Derrevere
Women in Silver
With Sandy Binion and Kathy Shann
Contemporary Southwest Jewelry
With Bill Derrevere
This course is designed to develop skills related to making silver jewelry. We will introduce jewelry tools and how to use them. We will explain silver soldering and discuss the torch. Surface embellishment (stamping, hammer techniques and hand engraving) will be demonstrated. Looking forward to your designing and problem solving. I am excited to share […]