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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Class meets for 8 weeks		Fee: $35 plus $20.00 material fee
Class Meets:	Monday Mornings	Tuesday Evenings	Wednesday Mornings
Time:	9:00AM – Noon	7:00 – 9:30PM	9:00AM – Noon
Instructor:	Albert Rubio	Nancy Bogart	Jean pSmith
	Instructor Approval Needed	Beginning Silversmithing	Beginning Silversmithing
Next Session Starts:	May 7 - June 27	May 8 - June 28	May 7 - June 29
To register contact: Jean pSmith at (805) 382-4592
Or by email:

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. The classroom limit determined by the individual instructor. Returning students may sign up directly with their instructor.

** Intermediate classes are available only to persons with prior silversmith experience. Applicants must be competent in basic metal working skills including: Torch handling and soldering, saw piercing & finishing techniques. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of processes such as riveting, roller printing, torch maintenance and safety procedures etc. Intermediate students are expected to source their own materials and tools, although some materials may be provided by the instructor for a fee.

If you wish to apply for a position in the Intermediate class you must call to schedule an interview prior to the start of the first class for the session that you wish to enroll in.

Fees:

Class fee: $55.00, may be paid in cash (please do not MAIL cash payments) or by check. Checks payable to OGMS. Sorry, we do not currently have a PayPal account available for OGMS.

Materials fee: Materials kits for new students are based on Silver market rates and vary as the market fluctuates. Kits may be around $50.00 or more, but until they are assembled it is always uncertain. You will receive a notice prior to first class if the Materials kits exceed $50.00. Please note that this 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 materials sufficient to create the cabochon pendant project- or if you wish to purchase through your own vendor, please note this when you are registering so that we don't over-purchase materials. A list of required materials can be supplied upon request. You need to have the specified materials for the project, no substitutions.

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 missed. 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.

This process will be repeated at the beginning of the next class session. 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.

To register please phone me at (805) 382-4592. Please call within the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm daily. If you are connected with voicemail please leave your name and phone number/best time to contact, and the class session that you wish to attend. Please do NOT leave multiple messages. Calls will be returned in the order received.

Prior to registering, please check your schedule for the session dates to insure that you do NOT have any vacation (including school breaks for your children), jury duty or other obligations that would conflict with your attendance. No refunds will be made for missed classes or your inability to attend due to schedule conflicts.

New students: Classes start at the time stated. If you are unable to arrive on time, please do not sign up for class. Late arrivals inconvenience both the instructor and the other new students.

To register you will need to call me at (805)382-4592 to receive a position, or, if the class is full to be placed on the current waiting list. There are three positions available per class for the wait list. Please limit phone calls to the hours of 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. If you are connected with voice mail please leave your name number and a best time for me to return your call. Voicemail messages will be returned in the order received.

Thank you again for your interest,

Jean pSmith

OGMS Silversmith Instructor