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Four Boxes in Four Days
Four Boxes in Four Days
Four Boxes in Four Days
Four Boxes in Four Days
Four Boxes in Four Days
Four Boxes in Four Days
Four Boxes in Four Days
Four Boxes in Four Days

Four Boxes in Four Days

$950.00

Available

Metalwork
Brasstown
Week
Ages
18yr+
Jun
6
Sun
-
Jun
11
Fri
PM
04:00
-
PM
12:00
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Sessions: 6
Session Hours: 6.00
Program Area: Metalwork
Instructor: Bob Taylor
Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: -1 or 2 terrycloth old hand towels -A magnifying device, such as an OptiVISOR or reading glasses, may be helpful for detail work. OptiVISORs are also available in the studio, if needed. -Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) Safety glasses are also available in the studio, if needed. -It is recommended to use a particle dust mask (3M #8233 or rated equivalent) when using a polisher and grinder in the Jewelry studio. The mask can be purchased from Rio Grande, item #201-654 (1-800-545-6566 or www.riogrande.com). You may also find them at your local hardware store. -Ear plugs are available in the craft shop for a small fee should you need them. -Black, fine-point Sharpie pen -Notebook and pen -Something to tie your hair back with, if applicable -Apron or old clothes, recommended -Non-flammable clothing and close-toed shoes, recommended NOTE: The fluctuating cost of metals used in this class may result in changes to the estimated materials fees at the time the class is run.
Instructor Materials: - Hammers and special tooling - Copper - Steel tubes - Finish - Rivets, solder, etc. needed to assemble - Rubber cement, large container - Old bath towels
Skill Level: All Levels
Total Materials Fees: $160-$180
Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Experience making four different copper boxes: a round ring box, an oval ring box, a Shaker dovetail box, and a square box. Learn or practice soldering, riveting, jewelry sawing, and casting small handles. Motivated students can make more than one of each box. All levels welcome. $

Experience making four different copper boxes: a round ring box, an oval ring box, a Shaker dovetail box, and a square box. Learn or practice soldering, riveting, jewelry sawing, and casting small handles. Motivated students can make more than one of each box. All levels welcome. $

$160-$180

Bob Taylor began blacksmithing in 1985; coppersmithing became a focus ten years later. He has demonstrated techniques at the Alabama Forge Council Conference and at local chapter meetings, and he has served as editor of "Bituminous Bits" and foragemaster of the local forge. He has taught throughout the Southeast. His work is held in private collections across the U.S. and abroad.

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