Make a Ring Workshop Ticket for Jessica
The Make-A-Ring Workshop is BACK!!!!!! Please join us to make a sterling silver ring with a cabochon stone. You will get to pick from a large collection of stones and design options to customize your ring to your liking. All of the photos are rings that were made in previous classes.
This workshop is a great start to familiarize yourself with the tools and techniques needed to create metal jewelry. It’s also a ton of fun and can simply be a great experience. Must be at least 14 years old to participate. Please note, tickets are NON REFUNDABLE for any reason. Please be sure you are able to attend the event(s) time and date before purchasing.
Date: Friday, July 12th
Time: 5:00-9:00PM
Instructor: Kelly Conner
Location: 1600 Genessee, Suite 625, KCMO 64102
Prerequisite: No Experience Needed
Tools: Provided
Materials: Provided
Techniques: ring sizing, forming, soldering, bezel creation, bezel setting, filling, sanding, and patina
Food & Drink: We will have Beverages (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic) and Food (example: veggie sticks, cheese, salami, fruit, nuts, and cookies) - We understand that this is a long class. Please feel free to also bring your own beverages and food if needed.
Class Size: 6 People
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, KELLY:
I’ve always loved making and creating things, and once I found metalsmithing in college, I was hooked. For me it is the perfect combination of creativity and science. I graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing from KU in 2003 and spent 2 years apprenticing as a bench jeweler at Kizer Cummings Jewelry. The combination of school learning and hands-on training in a jewelry store has given me a solid base of skills and knowledge from which I have built my own career in metalsmithing, as MeritMade. I look super forward to having you in class and sharing my love of metalsmithing with you.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, LOUISE:
I’ve been making jewelry since my 9th birthday party at the Bead Merchant in my hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Years later, I moved to Lawrence to study music, but transitioned to a degree in metalsmithing. The first time I held a torch was the last time I strung beads. After school, I started an apprenticeship at Jewelry by Design in Prairie Village. I specialize in casting, diamond setting, and all things goldsmithing. My favorite part of teaching at Alloy is experiencing the collaborative energy of a metals studio filled with students and the sound of makers at work. I look forward to helping with your journey with metals!