9/14 Janet Ryan: Metalsmithing- Beach Stone Pendant or Ring
September 14th, 2024 from 9 am until 5 pm (with a lunch break)
Open to all skill levels
Create a sterling silver pendant or ring with a Lake Michigan beach stone. Students will learns the basic skills in design, bezel making, soldering and stone setting to create your one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Rings will be designed with an adjustable ring setting.
All skill levels are welcome. No experience is necessary.
Students need good eye/hand coordination & attention to detail.
Students will complete their jewelry in the class and take it home.
A detailed class handout is provided.
Beginning students are encouraged to use a kit available from Janet that contains a suitable beach stone or cabochon. If you have a particular stone you want to use , please see the guidelines in the images to the left and bring your stone into class for Janet to review!
Additional fees: Approximately $20-$40 in material fees payable to instructor.
Janet creates unique jewelry pieces using Sterling Silver, mixed metals, beach stones, authentic beach glass, and other natural stones. She started collecting stones and beach glass along the Lake Michigan shore as a child and began creating and selling jewelry in 2005. In addition to designing and creating jewelry, Janet teaches Metalsmithing and jewelry workshops in art centers in and around Leelanau County. She co-teaches the Silversmithing class for the Grand Traverse Rock and Mineral Club and was invited by the International Society of Experimental Artists to teach at their Summer 2021 Annual Symposium on Mackinac Island. jartjewelry.com
Students to Bring:
• Drawing paper & sharp pencil
• Fine tip black sharpie
• Beach stone - a 1/2” to 1” round or oval beach stone that is somewhat flat on the bottom (or a cabochon). See image in the class description on stones that will work well in the class.
• Any glasses/magnification needed for close work
• Apron if available
• Please wear older clothes was much of this work is messy and some involves a mild acid