Colorado School of Jewelry
and Metalarts
A Proud Tradition of Excellence
Beginning Anticlastic Raising_____April 3rd-5th 2010
Basic Anticlastic Raising
"An introduction to anticlastic raising" will be taught by jeweler and metalsmith, Jerry Scavezze. This class will teach the basics of anticlastic raising, construction of a spiculum and how to bend it, the concept of trading one curve for another, how to hammer in a twist, and a graphic demonstration of how and where the metal is stretched, and many other concepts.
"An introduction to anticlastic raising" will be taught by jeweler and metalsmith, Jerry Scavezze. This class will teach the basics of anticlastic raising, construction of a spiculum and how to bend it, the concept of trading one curve for another, how to hammer in a twist, and a graphic demonstration of how and where the metal is stretched, and many other concepts.
Students should have a basic knowledge of metalworking techniques.
Vises, some hammers, and sinusoidal stakes will be available for class. If you have favorites including sinusoidal stakes either in steel or plastic of your own, please feel free to bring them. Please bring Hand tools (pliers, files, and any other personal favorites) Each student will take home a finished pair of sterling earrings.
Instructor Jerry Scavezze
Instructor Jerry Scavezze
Class size 10 students or less
Class is 3 days and the fee is $400.00
Materials fee will apply.
Tools will be available for purchase.
Student Tool list will be emailed upon registration and payment.
Class is 3 days and the fee is $400.00
Materials fee will apply.
Tools will be available for purchase.
Student Tool list will be emailed upon registration and payment.
Testimonials
"Also, I would just like to say that I had a blast in the class and my mind is whirling with things that I want to do. Now if I can just use what I learned and do my own thing. Thank you so much for a wonderful learning experience and for lots of fun. I enjoyed meeting you and seeing your beautiful work and watching a master in action. You truly have a gift for taking a simple piece of metal and turning it into a work of art. Your designs are amazing and so elegant. I hope to be able to study with you again." Lona Northener
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