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Metalsmith Foundations | Patterned and Formed: Pendant Palooza

with Kim Gerami

BeginnerMetalsmith Foundations
Metalsmith Foundations | Patterned and Formed: Pendant Palooza: a finished piece from the class

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When and where

  1. Monday, Feb 1, 2027

    1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Beginner. Beginner to refresher course
Class type
Workshop
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
4 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
10 students

Fees

Class fee
$125
Kit fee
$85, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

Per student.

About this class

Create a dimensional pendant while building or renewing confidence in essential metalsmithing skills at the bench.

Kim will guide you through the fundamentals of working with a jeweler’s saw, from properly loading and tensioning your saw blade to cutting curved lines and piercing an interior opening.

You’ll add texture and personality to your metal using hammers and stamps, then learn to use a dapping block to transform flat sheet into a beautifully dimensional piece of jewelry.

Along the way, you’ll practice filing and sanding before exploring patina and polishing techniques that bring depth, contrast, and a finished look to your work.

You’ll leave with a handcrafted pendant of your own and a collection of practical metalsmithing skills you can continue to use at the bench long after the workshop is over.

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Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • Brass sheet
  • Brass wire
  • Copper sheet
  • Copper wire
  • Sanding sticks/ paper
  • Polishing cloth

Tools the instructor brings

Shared in class. You do not need to pack these.

  • All tools and equipment will be supplied by the instructor

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
  • Any magnification needed based on students’ preference

Safety and preparation

Before class
If you would prefer to work in sterling silver, we do encourage you to bring wire from home. You can always purchase from SJ Supply who will once again be onsite with us during our retreat. Mario and his team will also take phone orders ahead and have your materials or tools available at our retreat when you arrive. I will have six sets of class tools to use in the classroom. If you would like to work faster, please consider bringing your own basic hand tools from home.

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