About this Event
Instructor - Laurie Lynn Berezin
Laurie Lynn Berezin studied the traditional craft of jewelry fabrication at Boston’s renowned North Bennet Street School and is the Jewelry Shop Lead, a teacher, and a member at the Artisans Asylum non-profit makerspace. Laurie is a seasoned educator, teaching jewelry-making classes, workshops, private lessons, and corporate retreats for novice and experienced metalsmiths alike. She also handcrafts original and custom jewelry for her business Beryllina using recycled sterling silver, gold, and platinum, and ethically-mined American gemstones. Laurie creates pieces that showcase the natural beauty of the stones, including crystals that she digs from the earth herself.
Class Description
Handcraft a beautiful silver link bracelet with various size links and a centerpiece shape of your choice, such as a heart, diamond, or triangle! Learn about the fun fusing properties of Argentium sterling silver while making this stunning tarnish-resistant bracelet. No experience is necessary to sign up for this class.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $50. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash.
Class Goals
Learn to create links by sawing, shaping, fusing, hammering, and filing
Crafting a shape of your choice as the centerpiece
Hand-making a hook and eye clasp
Demystifying Argentium sterling silver
Material Supplied
Argentium sterling silver
Students Should Bring
You must wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. We have some aprons available, or you may bring your own. A sketchbook for your ideas and notes is useful. Bring eyeglasses or an opti-visor if you need optical assistance to see tiny things well.
Prerequisites
All students must be 18 years old or older.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States
USD 185.45
