Joanna Gollberg: Making & Using Creative Prong Settings - Zoom Workshop

March 11 & 13, 2022, 10am to 12pm - ZOOM

This workshop has moved from in person to ZOOM. Both days of the workshop will include a 2 hour interactive lecture and demo. Between presentations, you will have time to work at your leisure toward a project.  Recordings of the workshop will be available for 30 days following the event.

Through fabrication methods and proper soldering techniques, students will learn how to create a wire prong setting to trap objects in their jewelry. We will also learn a variety of soldering techniques (such as sheet & wire applique, open filigree wire work, and simple kinetics) which will help students add surprising and delightful details to their work. Many other short cuts, tips & tricks, and techniques will be covered as we go along! Soldering small to large components will be a major part of this class. Students should be prepared with ideas of jewelry designs they want to complete or the instructor can give assignments. Please note: We will only be using a torch with two gases in this class, such as the Little Torch and the Meco Torch. Be prepared to have a mind-blowing experience time working with this tool!

SKILL LEVEL: All levels, though some soldering experience is required

BIO: Joanna received her A.A.S. in Jewelry Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1997.  She has been a self-employed studio jeweler for 20 years, selling her work at craft & jewelry galleries and fine craft shows in the US. She has authored four books on making jewelry (all published by Lark Books), and her work has been included in numerous publications, such as Metalsmith Magazine, Ornament Magazine, 20th Century Jewelers, and 500 Wedding Rings. She teaches jewelry making for metalsmithing groups, Craftsy.com, and craft schools, such as Penland School of Crafts, Arrowmont, and Haystack Craft School. 

WORKSHOP FEES:  $127.50 AZDCA Member; $150 Non-Member

SUPPLY & TOOL LIST:  Will be provided at a later date.