Sun, Feb 07
|3rd Bench Studio
Create Etched Bi Metal with April Bower
TWO Days with April Bower during the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show as she takes you through the process of fusing Sterling Silver and Copper into a bimetal billet. Then pattern and etch your billets to create unique pieces you may use with your gem show treasures ! [Feb 7th and 8th, 2027]
Time & Location
Feb 07, 2027, 10:00 AM – Feb 08, 2027, 5:00 PM
3rd Bench Studio, 3071 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
About the event
DESCRIPTION:
This is a TWO-DAY Workshop: Feb 7th and Feb 8th, 10a-5pm each day. [with lunch break of about 45"]
REGISTRATION FEE: $355
KIT FEE: Payable to instructor at the beginning of class [cash, zelle, QR deposit code]
$180-$200 [estimated] with Sterling Silver and copper provided by the instructor. [Due to silver price fluctuations, the final price of this kit will depend on the cost of silver at the time of purchase.]
There may be extra billet metal supplies available for purchase at the workshop for industrious students who wish to make more than 4 billets. However, do not count on this availability.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner: Be familiar with basic metal smithing skills.
Description: Students will learn to fuse Sterling Silver and Copper to make a billet. From there, students will roll, pattern, etch and patinate their billets. Finally, students will learn how to incorporate their patterned metal into jewelry or objects using cold connection and / or soldering techniques.
Students will be able to take home bi-metal patterned metals to use in their work. Some students may have time to fabricate a piece of jewelry.
Instruction will include:
· In-person instruction, demos, video clips, knowledgeable assistant
· Recorded video class sent about a week before class [available for 6 months and accessed thru private YouTube link]
· Emailed 13 page step by step instructions for student to print and bring to class
Class size: 6-8 students to allow for ample individual attention from April and her assistant [Rene!]
Students should bring:
Apron
Magnifier, if desired
Additional metals to use in pieces you design and create: ear wires, additional metals to layer with the bimetal
Favorite hand tools
Lunch / beverages [refrigerator and microwave are available]
Kit Fee: Cash / Zelle / QR deposit to studio bank account / credit card accepted [add 3% for credit card]
Studio Info: Please check Studio Info section on the 3rd Bench Studio website for detailed information about the studio, what to expect and what wear / bring. Please do NOT bring tool carts / boxes / satchels as these will impede movement around the studio; we will ask you to take them to your car.
Instructor / Studio will provide:
All tools and equipment necessary to create your bi-metal billets and create a piece of jewelry.
Supply Kit
Sunday Evening Special Event: Happy Hour with April Bower. Light snacks and beverages provided. Please join us after class!
Registration
Create Etched Bi Metal
2-Day Workshop Feb 7 and 8 from 10-5 pm. Kit Fees payable at the beginning of class: $20 [You bring your metals] $180-$200 Estimated [Metals provided / Exact Fee depends silver prices which can fluctuate quite a bit]
$355.00
+$8.88 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00