Stamping: Telling a Story in Sterling Silver

 with Eric Heffelfinger

When

Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM PST

 

Where

Gather Vashon 
17600 Vashon Highway Southwest
Vashon Island, WA 98070  

 
Driving Directions 

Ferry Schedules
Fauntleroy (West Seattle)/Vashon Ferry Schedule
Southworth/Vashon Ferry Schedule
Point Defiance (Tacoma)/Vashon Ferry Schedule

Class Fee

$125 for the four-hour workshop, as well as a $30 (plus 8.6% sales tax) materials fee. Both are due at the time of registration. All tools needed will be available for use during the class. 
 

PLEASE NOTE:

To change or cancel your registration, please contact us at least two (2) days prior to the class/event in order to receive a full refund. 

Phone: 206.408.7414
Email: workshops@gathervashon.com 

Classes are structured to teach you as much as possible during the time allowed. Please do your best to arrive on time. We won't be able to allow participation if you're more than 15 minutes late. If you're a visitor to Vashon Island, please take into account the ferry schedule and wait times. 
 



Contact

Kathy Raines 
Gather Vashon 
206.408.7414 
workshops@gathervashon.com 
Vashon metalsmith Eric Heffelfinger will guide you in designing a very personal sterling silver bracelet. You'll learn how to tell a story by stamping pictures, symbols, and decorations into sterling silver - and forming and finishing your one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet.

Story Bracelets by Cara Briskman

Event Details

See information on the left for specific dates, times, fees and workshop location.

While this is a basic jewelry making class, all skill levels are welcome. We hope you'll join us!

This four-hour fusing workshop will introduce you to basic jewelry design and the use of several metalsmithing techniques and tools, including:

  • Overview of the tools used.
  • Sizing your wrist
  • How to stamp
  • Sanding and preparing the sterling silver
  • Forming the bracelet
  • Antiquing and final finish.

We can't wait to see what gorgeous designs you create! 

Tools & Materials

All tools needed for you to make your jewelry will be available for your use during class. 

Materials are paid for as a part of class registration. Everything you need will be provided. If you have time and would like to make a second piece of jewelry, materials will be provided at an additional cost.