An Exploration of Hand Fabricated Chains with Tony Finocchio – Sat & Sun November 15 - 16

Dates: November 15 - 16
Times: 10am-4pm Sat & Sun
Level: Intermediate. Students must have soldering experience. Adults only. (18+)
Membership Price: $300.  (Members use discount code MEMBERS10 at checkout to receive 10% off)

Materials Fee: $100 to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Cash is appreciated.   

Workshop Description: (Long Description)
In this workshop students will learn the meditative process of hand fabricating chain necklaces and bracelets from sterling silver wire. We will cover layout, round and oval links, unique and abstract links, clasps, soldering and creative ways to incorporate pendants and stones. Students will complete at least one full length necklace and bracelet.

About the Instructor:
Tony has been creating jewelry and metal art since his first move to Boulder in 2009. His approach to art embodies a free spirited form of true self expression: do what you love and create work that resonates with you. Tony learned the basics of his craft from some of the best instructors in Boulder and the surrounding area, and continues to develop his skills and artistic voice through personal experimentation and advanced classes with masters in the field.

Tony divides his time between Telluride, Colorado, a place he’s called home for over 34 years and Mendocino, California. Tony sells his work through art shows and festivals in Colorado and California. He’s created a number of signature pieces for special events & festivals in Telluride, and in the last several years has offered wildly popular private classes through the Ah Haa School for the Arts, which caters to both kids & adults. In his spare time, Tony enjoys playing guitar, listening to live music, reading and running.

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Optional Materials:

• 10 feet of 16 gauge sterling silver round wire. 

• Various lengths of other sterling silver wire.