SAC-102: Intro to Soldering for Jewelry
About this Class
In this class you will learn beginner level soldering techniques such as fusing, as well as the tools associated with the craft. With the use of fine silver you will create a design of your choosing, and learn the basics of how heat transfers through metal to reach a soldering point.
* This class or similar experience will be a Prerequisite for Intermediate Soldering/ Jewelry Fabrication Class.
* All tools will be provided for this class however if you have and would like to bring a soldering block or any other jewelry making tools please feel free.
* Class fee includes a materials fee
What to Bring?
Basic materials will be supplied by the instructor. Bring your creative genius!
About the Instructor
Giana Galati has a background in many art forms but has primarily worked with metal for the past seven years. An apprenticeship under a fellow metalworker led to a continued education at American River and Sacramento City Colleges, and evolved into a jewelry line, Vivid Venus. Her unisex designs are marked by hard, geometric angles and edges with pieces made of substance and sophistication. An innate passion for tactful forming has led her to share her craft and knowledge. You can find out more about her work at: http://www.vividvenus.com/
