Stockton Jewelry Arts School
Stockton, CA, USA (209) 477-0550
instructor@jewelryartschool.com
At first glance education may look expensive... time off from life and work to attend, plus
transportation, lodging, tuition, etc. However, these workshops have been carefully thought out and designed to save you more than they cost.
You will save months of time struggling with techniques. You will learn to do it correctly,
safely, with fewer mistakes, and less chance of developing bad habits. You will learn shortcuts, tricks, and procedures that have taken 40 years to gather and
distill.
You will be able to make educated and economical decisions about the tools and materials you
choose to purchase and work with. We do not sell tools here, we simply teach. Every brand product and tool ever made is available for you to try out on your
own. Properly used, modern tools can shorten your learning curve by up to 70%!
What you actually DO with your own hands in a live teaching environment is far more valuable
than just watching or reading about it. This kind of an education is an investment in yourself - whether your goal is relax at a hobby, take the hobby to the
next level, or add to your skills as a professional metalsmith.
There are also two working studios on the premises where you can see how everything is done in
real life rather than just the classroom environment. You will leave with a good grasp of what it would take to set up your own shop, as well as contacts and
sources to aid you in the future.
If you are traveling a long distance, and airport security is a problem, you really don't
need to bring anything. Everything can be furnished here. If you do choose to bring some small favorite tools (magnification, scribes, dividers, burnisher,
pens, etc.) you'll probably want to put them in checked baggage. I advise you to clearly label and inventory all items and place them in clear zip lock bags
along with your contact information, cell phone number, and our address & information as well. Shipping is another option. You can ship your tools here, or send
the projects and tools you make in class back home.
(Email for a complete tool list, recommended brands, and sources)
Workshop Schedule 2008
BASIC HAND ENGRAVING
Stockton Studios Mar. 25 28, May 26 30, June 23 27, July 28 Aug. 1
5 Days - 40 hours, $800
HAWAII Apr. 21
25 Contact John Flynn at johnflynn@wave.bicv.net
for cost.
These are the
basic hand engraving techniques used by arms engravers, jewelry engravers, silver engravers, musical instrument engravers, print engravers, and enamelists.
Graver blanks are provided, and you will learn to sharpen these. 4 basic cuts are made with these - including the wriggle, script or "V", round bottom cut, and
flat bright cut. These basic cuts are then assembled into scrolls, leaves, letters, and textures. Practice is normally done on soft metal practice plates, steel
is also available. Final projects Choose from keychain, pendant, or bookmark.
Includes graver blanks, practice plates, one final project, printed set of notes, design transfer kit, and sample patterns of the class projects for future use.
(Email for details and optional tool list.)
INTERMEDIATE HAND ENGRAVING
Stockton Studios Oct. 27 31
5 Days - 40 hours, $850
HAWAII April
28 May 2
Contact John Flynn at
johnflynn@wave.bicv.net for
cost.
4 scroll styles demonstrated, background removal, fine silver and copper wire & sheet inlay
into steel. Inlay gravers will be made. Other inlay tools furnished. You will also need gravers similar to those used in the basic workshop. "Trick" tools will
be demonstrated. Practice is done on steel plates. Final projects Choose from steel
buckle, floor plate, or grip cap.
Includes inlay
tools, silver & copper wire, practice plates, one final project, printed set of notes, design transfer kit, and sample patterns of the class projects for future
use. (Some experience required, must bring your gravers, materials optional, Email
for details & tool list)
BASIC RING ENGRAVING
June
6 8
3 Days 24 hours - $480
Outside and side shanks, heavy heads and bezels, and simple signet tops. Intro to Heraldic,
Monogram, and Seal rings. Final projects Choose from a pair of sterling bands or a
signet ring. Includes practice plates, brass practice bands, one final project, printed set of notes, layout templates, design transfer kit, and sample
patterns of the class projects for future use.
(Some experience required, Email for details & tool list.)
FABRICATION
Sterling Boxes
Aug. 8 10
3 Days- 24 hours - $480
This is a basic miniature sheet metal fabrication class. Cutting, bending, fitting, soldering,
and finishing techniques. Final Projects: Two boxes will be made, one round with press
fit cap, and one rectangular with optional hinge and latch. Both are suitable for engraving.
(All tools are provided BUT NOT included. Does include sterling sheet & wire, solder, notes, layout templates, design transfer kit, and sample
patterns of possible embellishments for future use. (Soldering experience would be beneficial, Email if you have questions.)
WAX MODELING
Nov.
7 - 9
3 Days 24 hours - $450
Hand carved wax models. Basic lathe and milling machine techniques are demonstrated. Carving
from wax block, buildup technique, and alteration of stock wax models will be covered.
Final projects You will make several wax carving tools,
3 or more model rings, pendants, figures, or findings. Includes wax block, sheet,
wire, carving tool blanks, notes, & patterns.
MOLDMAKING, INVESTING, CASTING
Nov, 10 - 12
3 Days 24 hours - $450
5 mold materials, 5 methods: 2 kinds of RTV's, 1 transparent, and 2 vulcanized demonstrations. Final
projects: Inject and cast items from the molds you make. Includes mold materials, scalpel, notes, & materials.
(You must bring your own finished metal or wax models. Precious metals for final casting not included.)
BENCHTOP PRESSES
Aug. 22 24
3 Days 24 hours - $450
Hydraulic, screw, kick, and arbor presses. Simple and economical cutting and forming dies, plus
tips and tricks. Simple pancake blanking, doming, forming and texturing dies demonstrated.
Final projects Blanking & forming dies. Includes die steel, base metal practice sheet, notes &
patterns. Bring your own silver.
WESTERN SILVERSMITHING
Aug. 25
- 29
5 Days - 40 hours, $900
Learn to design, cut, assemble, solder rope edges and parts. Fixtures and tricks. Finishing and
polishing. Final project: Choose one of these: 2 ½ x 3 ½ sterling trophy buckle,
conchas, or a 3 piece buckle set.
Includes sterling sheet, red brass, wire, findings, solder, notes & patterns.
WESTERN ENGRAVING
Sept. 1
- 5
5 Days - 40 hours, $800
Learn to shape and sharpen flat bright cut, multiple line, and flat wriggle gravers. Learn the
cuts used for traditional Western engraving. Layout and design your engraving patterns.
Final Projects: Engrave the projects from the previous Silversmithing, fabrication or Benchtop Press classes - or bring your own silver projects. Includes graver
blanks, handles, transfer kit, example drawings, & notes. Practice materials or blanks available to hose who have not taken previous classes available at extra
cost.
MOKUME GANE NEW CLASS
July 11 13
3 Days 24 hours - $480
Learn to make your own Japanese patterned metal stock. You will make your own billet from
alternating sheet metal squares. Weld in a simple firebrick oven. Forge, mill and texture both square rod and sheet stock.
Final project: Completed Mokume stock to use as you wish. Includes copper and brass sheet,
notes. Bring your own silver, palladium, or gold. (Check first to make sure any
alloys you bring are compatible.)
STONE SETTING WITH POWER NEW CLASS
April 4 6
3 Days 24 hrs. $480
Use pneumatic tools with both gravers and punches Channel, bead & bright cut, heavy bezel,
and flush setting. Final project is a pair of sterling bands, or a sterling pendant.
Includes 3 graver blanks, 2 punch blanks, beading tool, millgrain, handle, practice rings, and synthetic stones.
(Some experience beneficial.)
Traveling Engraving or Stonesetting Workshop
Completely portable 6 foot-controlled Lindsay AirGravers, and small vises that can be
brought to your studio, store, workshop, or classroom facility. All you need supply is bench space and an air compressor. PalmControl tools also available.
Private Sessions Customized to your specifications by the day, week or month.
(Other standard jewelry and metalsmithing workshops are available at
jewelryartschool.com)
