In this hands-on class students learn the basic skills necessary to create beautiful silver jewelry.

 

Soldering, pickling, filing, piercing, annealing, bezel setting and polishing techniques are covered. A bezel set pendant project will be taught.

 

Learn from experienced and knowledgeable OGMS instructors.

 

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Greetings, and thank you for your interest in OGMS Silversmith classes!

 

Registration is open as of today, and I will accept registrants on a first-come basis.  I will place you in the class of your choice, space allowing.  If you receive a class position you will be sent, via email,  registration materials and instructions for remitting your class fee.

 

Because we have limited class openings for new students your class fee will need to be pre-paid in order to secure your registration.  If your fee is not received within two days of registration your spot will be offered to the next person on the list.

 

Class meets for 8 weeks

Fee: $35 plus material fee

Class Meets:

Monday Mornings

Tuesday Evenings

Wednesday Mornings

Time:

9:00AMNoon

7:00 – 9:30PM

9:00AMNoon

Instructor:

Albert Rubio

Nancy Bogart

Jean pSmith

This class is combined with intermediate silversmith class, it is a very busy and chaotic class. If you do not care for a busy atmosphere please consider choosing one of our other classes.

 

Beginning Silversmith

 

Beginning Silversmith

Next Session Starts:

 

Sept. 20th - Nov.8th

 

Sept. 21th - Nov. 9th

 

Sept. 22 - Nov. 10th

To register contact:

Jean pSmith at (805) 382-4592

Or by email:

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For consideration of safety and order, positions for three (3) new students are available per session. All additional class positions are offered to returning students.

 

Class fee: $35.00, may be paid in cash (please make cash payments in person) or by check. Checks payable to OGMS. Sorry, we do not currently have a PayPal account available for OGMS.

 

Materials fee:  Because silver prices have been climbing it may be $45.00 or more. Please note that an additional materials fee for your first project(s) will be required on the first day of class.  This fee is payable to your instructor.  If you have your own silver sufficient to create a cabochon pendant please note this when you are registering so that we don't over-purchase materials.

 

The class fee is non-refundable. It is recommend that you carefully consult your calendar to be sure that you will be able to attend all classes. Do not register for classes if you have vacation planned or other obligations that would keep you from attending class. It is vitally important that the first class be attended promptly and in its entirety as this class deals with all safety aspects. This class cannot be made up.  If you do not attend the first class you will not be allowed to attend the session, and no refund will be made for your class fee.

 

You will need to contact me at (805) 382-4592 or by e-mail (silversmithing @oxnardgem.com) to receive a position, or to be placed on the current waiting list.  

 

This process will be repeated at the beginning of the next class session. Any persons put on the waiting list for the current session will receive early notice, so that they will have opportunity of first refusal to register for class before subsequent candidates.

 

Thank you again for your interest,

Jean  pSmith

OGMS Silversmith Instructor