Come learn to make your own set of stacking rings in this one day, absolute beginners workshop. In this hands on class you'll learn how to cut, measure, form, solder and polish your own set of rings. We will also go over different types of textures and adding patinas to our project. Everyone will leave with about 3 finished rings in a mix of sterling silver, brass and copper. This is a great class for absolute beginners and no prior experience is required. Come get creative and make something fun for yourself, or for someone else!
Materials & tools included
Date: April 27 | 3pm - 6pm
Location: Emilie Shapiro Jewelry 59 N Park Ave, 2nd Floor | Rockville Centre NY 11570
Emilie Shapiro is a jewelry designer, instructor and educator and has been practicing her craft for over 20 years. Emilie received her B.F.A. in Art + Design with a concentration in jewelry and metalsmithing from Syracuse University. She also studied at Alchimia, a contemporary school of jewelry in Florence, Italy with artists Peter Bauhuis, Yoko Shimizu, and Marzia Rossi. Before launching her own jewelry line, Emilie worked as a bench jeweler and production manager for various jewelry companies in New York City. Emilie also teaches jewelry workshops in her studio, as well as online classes offered on her website, and has taught at wonderful institutions like the 92Y, Brooklyn Brainery, Liloveve Jewelry Studio and more. Emilie is the author of How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line & Creative Wax Carving.
