6 Thursdays, 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Begins February 27, In Studio

Course Level: Beginner 

Tuition: $310 (Log in for membership discount prices)

Description:  Have you ever wanted to learn soldering or improve your soldering skills? Or are you not sure how to set up your own soldering torch and tank? This class will cover the basics of how to set up your own soldering torch and tank, safety issues and a place to solder. We will cover all the soldering basics from butt joints to stick soldering.   We will cover various torches, gases and soldering supplies.  We will work on soldering and help you gain confidence in your soldering skills. Great for those who have been taking jewelry classes but want to improve on soldering as well as those who want to understand soldering.   Each week, we will cover different ways to solder, work on getting better at soldering, work on soldering problems that students have encounters and work on resolving them.

Note: 

-You will receive a kit during the first class. If you have questions about the content of your kit, or would like to purchase additional materials, please contact our Metal Studio manager at kylie.weinzierl@lexart.org.

About the instructor: Joy Raskin, a NH native, calls herself a New Englander. In 1984, Joy took jewelrymaking in high school, thus starting her metalsmithing career. She was one of the youngest craftspeople to be accepted into the League of NH Craftsmen in 1986.  After completing a BFA from RISD and a MFA from UMassDartmouth, focusing on flatware, earning the nickname Spoon Lady since flatware is her forte.  Since 1996, she has been teaching jewelrymaking/metalsmithing locally and all over NH, MA and CT. She has grown into a creative metalsmith, being able to translate clients’ ideas into wearable jewelry and functional silverware /tableware.  Her work is a mixture of jewelry and functional tableware, such as flatware, serving utensils, candlestick holders, small metal bowls and more. She works primality in silver, gold, steel and some brass, bronze and copper, plus gemstones. 

Please take a look at our registration policy and our current covid policy before your class.

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