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Objects and Elements- Creating Talismans Jewelry,
Class Number: 6436
Class Start Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 9-4
Type: 7-Hour
Instructor: Susan Lenart Kazmer
Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 0
Technique: Metalsmithing

Description: Challenge what is commonly held notions of what is considered jewelry. Gain knowledge of my studio style, tools and techniques for altering sheet metal and incorporating personal mementos and found objects to create wearable works of art. Learn metal techniques such as hand hammering, shaping, stamping, finishing and a variety of oxidizing methods. Also learn a variety of appropriate attachments. Individual work and pieces are welcome.

Materials Included in Required Kit: Sheet metal, brass and copper, jump rings, sterling silver link, silver wire for closure, head pins, eyelets, etc. sandpaper and handout.

Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: Essential tools- tin snips, wire snips, needle nose and chain nose pliers, metal wire (18 to 26 gauge) Optional-If you have please bring flexible shaft drill or hand drill, 1/16 or 1/8 metal files, jewelry saw, bench pin and metal hole punch, center punch beads, tin scraps, found or small precious objects. Sheet metal.

You can find supplies online through dealers listed Beading Daily Directory.

Class Fee: (includes kit) $184.00

Online Class registration has closed. You can register for this class in-person in the Class Registration area of Bead Fest Philadelphia. Registration for each class section closes 15 minutes before the class begins.

Class Hours:
Thursday, August 20: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am
Friday, August 21: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Saturday, August 22: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Sunday, August 23: 9am-4pm. Class registration opens at 8am, closes at 12pm.

Expo Hall Hours:
Friday, August 21: 10am-7pm.
Saturday, August 22: 10am-6pm.
Sunday, August 23, 11am-5pm.

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