KTSS- Spinner Rings
Sat, Mar 18
|Memphis Botanic Gardens
Come learn how to make a set of stacking rings in multiple metals and then a Sterling silver spinner ring! This class is perfect for beginners as we will be covering all the basics.
Time & Location
Mar 18, 2023, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Memphis Botanic Gardens, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38117, USA
About the Event
Metalsmithing: Spinner and Stacker Ring
March 18, 10 am-5 pm
Join jewelry artist Brandy Boyd in this adults-only class and learn to make a set of stacking rings in multiple metals and a sterling silver spinner ring. This class is perfect for beginners as all the basics will be covered (including soldering). If you have the following tools, please bring them: Micro butane torch and fire brick, hammers, jewelry files, and pliers (tools will be available for shared use in class, as well as some for purchase). If you have questions about the tools you should bring, please email me at brandy@bmb-designs.com.
You will be able to purchase a kit with all materials for $50 (tax included) payable to the instructor at class time (cash or credit card). Your kit will include a sterling silver sheet for the base ring band, silver, copper, and bronze wires for the spinners and stackers, solder, polishing materials, hand out, and use of all the tools needed to complete the project.
We will have a variety of hammers available for texture, but you're also welcome to bring any of your own favorites for use. We will have flux, patina, and tumbling provided as shared resources.
Bring lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from Fratelli’s Cafe at the Garden.
$64 MBG members/$76 non-members (plus kit fee). Register no later than March 15.