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METALSMITH CLASS

Copper pendant and earrings jewelry set made in intro to metalsmithing class.

INTRO TO METALSMITHING

  

"Intro to Metalsmithing"  This 4-hour workshop is full of information that will introduce you to the world of metalsmithing! You will learn about the tools and develop the skills to work with metals. At the end of class, you will take home your handmade masterpieces which includes a copper pendant and a pair of copper earrings! 


Covered in this class: 

Knowledge of metal and tools

Sawing techniques

Hammer texturing

Filing and sanding

Texturing metals

Cold Connections

Patina (coloring of copper)

How to use a flex-shaft 


Tools and Materials:

All materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided during class. 

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Dawn Hatzidakis the

Instructor - Dawn Hatzidakis

I’m a second-generation metalsmith, taught by my Mom.  While my Mom and Dad are both silversmith jeweler designers, my Mom taught me the art of metalsmithing over 13 years ago. I started as her apprentice and eventually in 2013 started my own jewelry line and have been a full-time working jewelry designer since. I  love sharing my passion with others and have taught and lectured students ranging from school age to collegiate level metalsmithing. My work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. in  galleries, boutiques and juried fine art shows.  I have also won numerous awards and grants for jewelry design. I can’t wait to teach my passion to you!

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A Peek into "Intro to Metalsmithing" class

Intro to Metalsmithing Class

Glimpse into this 4 hour class. Students start with raw materials. They get a piece of sheet metal, copper wire, cord, sterling wire and a rivet and create their own designs.

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Intro to Metalsmithing - Riveting

Students are learning how to connect two pieces of metal together with a rivet. They learn how you can use a piece of wire to connect the two pieces together by creating a dome on the tip of the metal with a hammer.

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Intro to Metalsmithing - Changing a Saw Blade

All the students learn how to use a jewelers saw.  I teach the them how to change a saw blade. When you come to class the saw doesn't have a blade.  If and when you break a blade, you need to know how to put them on the saw.

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Intro to Metalsmithing - Sawing

You can punch out shapes, you can cut out shapes with a pair of shears but in this class you learn how to saw out shapes!

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TESTIMONIALS

JULY 2023 CLASS SCHEDULE

7/22/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 7/22/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #109

1PM - 5:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

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7/22/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 7/22/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #109

This class will be a 4 hours class Saturday, July 22 with a few breaks.   

  

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All Materials, Tools and safety eq...

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1PM - 5:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

NOVEMBER 2023

11/4/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 11/04/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #110

10AM - 2:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

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11/4/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 11/04/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #110

This class will be a 4 hours class Saturday, Nov. 4th with a few breaks.   

  

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All Materials, Tools and safety e...

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10AM - 2:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

11/11/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 11/11/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #111

12PM - 4:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

Event Details

11/11/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 11/11/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #111

This class will be a 4 hours class Saturday, Nov. 11th with a few breaks.   

  

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All Materials, Tools and safety ...

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12PM - 4:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

DECEMBER 2023

12/9/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 12/09/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #112

12AM - 4:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

Event Details

12/9/2023 (SATURDAY)

SATURDAY, 4 HOUR CLASS 12/09/2023 (2 person minimum - 3 person Max) CLASS #112

This class will be a 4 hours class Saturday, Dec 9th with a few breaks.   

  

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All Materials, Tools and safety eq...

Event Details

12AM - 4:30PM

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

PRIVATE LESSONS

TBD

Private Lessons

MUST BE SCHEDULED

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

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TBD

Private Lessons

Would you love to focus on an area of metalsmithing and increase your skills in soldiering, cold connection, fold forming, etc.  You can sch...

Event Details

MUST BE SCHEDULED

Crestwood, KY (East end of Louisville, KY)

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