Learn a quick and easy way to make textured bangle bracelets! This course will focus on forming a stack of bangles utilizing copper and sterling silver. Students will texture and forge their metal into different shapes and patterns using numerous metalsmithing hammers. The class will discuss a variety of hammer striking methods and how to best control your hammer mark! To finish, the class will learn how to close their bracelets using a “cold connection” technique known as riveting. Each bangle can be embellished with a different texture or designed as a uniform set.

***Metalwerx instructor Will Vanaria will be teaching the class at the AIC. Please register here.***

Level: All levels. No experience necessary

Minimum Number of Students: 4

Maximum Number of Students: 10

Cost: $75 (+materials)

Materials & Tools: There is a $25 materials kit fee for this course that is payable upon registration. A substantial sterling silver strip, sterling silver wire, copper wire, and copper sheet will be provided for each student, plus all tools necessary for completing the projects.

Date: Jan 22, 10am-1pm