Fascinated with Fusing Argentium: Explore the Possibilities, with April Bower
Sat, Mar 09
|Randolph Recreation Center Bldg 4
Time & Location
Mar 09, 2024, 9:00 AM MST – Mar 10, 2024, 5:00 PM MST
Randolph Recreation Center Bldg 4, 200 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711, USA
Guests
About the event
Level : Intermediate, must be comfortable with a torch and saw.
Learn the basics of working with Argentium, the low tarnish, no fire stain, easily fusible silver. Learn about fusing, dusting, texturing, forming, soldering, finishing and tricks of adding high karat gold for interest & contrast. Learn about the dos and don’ts of this wonderful white silver.
ARTIST BIO
April Bower has always been fascinated by all the varied processes involved in metalworking. “Metal is an extremely versatile medium, that can be cast, stretched, compressed, pounded, welded, textured and colored or melted down to start all over again. From steel to copper to gold and silver, from ancient forging techniques to modern electroforming, the possibilities are endless.” After receiving a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree, she spent 18+ years doing bench work in fine jewelry stores in Arizona. Over the years her focus has spanned from fine jewelry to copper…
Tickets
April Bowers - Single Seat
This is the price for non-members. Not a member? For the membership fee of $39/year, members save $50 on this workshop alone!
$345.00
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