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Decked Out: A Nautical Silver Chain

with Anne Mitchell

All levels
Decked Out: A Nautical Silver Chain: a finished piece from the class

When and where

  1. Thursday, Feb 4, 2027

    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
All levels. No experience required to participate in this class
Class type
Technique and project. Combination of both techniques and project
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
4 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
12 students

Fees

Class fee
$145
Kit fee
$130, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

The kit fee is based on the silver market on 9/18/2026. The final kit fee will be evaluated and finalized 3 weeks prior to the class date. I will be sending out invoices to have the kits paid for at that time so I can lock in the best prices for the kits.

About this class

There’s just something wonderful about a handmade chain — especially when it has a little nautical attitude!

I love making chains, and in this four-hour class I’ll show you how to create my silver version of a classic nautical deck chain.

You’ll work with fine silver as you form and fuse your links, fine-tune your fusing skills, and add some simple soldering techniques to bring the whole piece together.

Whether chain making is new to you or you simply want more time working on your fusing and soldering skills, this is one of those satisfying projects where you get to watch a handful of silver become something pretty darn special.

And the best part? You’ll head home with a finished chain you made link by link.

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Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • Kit includes all supplies to complete the project in class.
  • Each participant has a complete workstation and all finishing materials required.

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
  • Noise protection (sometimes it gets loud in class!)
  • Optivisor or other magnification if required

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