Liberty Arts

One of America’s great sculptors, Alexander Calder, made jewelry using little more than wire, a hammer and pliers. This class will introduce students to some of the techniques he used. Through this paced class students will learn some of the basics of forging: directional forming, “flip” earrings, and the fibula, a one-piece of metal pin - the original safety pin.

Class is limited to two students. Instruction will be by the discuss, demo, do methodology. Classes are conducted in a heated classroom.

Students will work in copper, brass wire, and sterling silver wire and french hooks for flip earrings.

Materials fee, $35.00 (paid directly to the instructor). Additional sterling silver wire will be available for purchase for those ready to make a show piece as a gift for a friend or themselves.