Design and fabricate jewelry and small metal objects using silver, bronze and copper sheet and wire under the direction of master silversmith Art Koeninger. During this two-day class, students learn methods of smithing including sawing, piercing, soldering, riveting, reticulation, repoussage and chasing, dapping, forging, bezel stone setting, use of rolling mill, acid etching, hinges, chains and more. For students with previous silversmithing experience.
Class fee includes instruction and use of all tools and supplies (patinas, sandpaper, saw blades, etc.) Silver, bronze and copper as well as some cabochon stones available at cost. Students may provide their own tools & materials, including stones.
$225 class fee; students pay for cost of materials used separately (average project is $5 to $15). Short lunch break included; Bring a lunch or eat at a nearby cafe. Adults and teens aged 16+.
Questions? Email rpottebaum@anchoragemuseum.org.
About the Instructor
Art Koeninger has studied and created metal jewelry and sculpture since 1966 and has taught jewelry making since 1971. He was an adjunct art instructor for 25 years on various campuses in the University of Alaska system, and since 1978, has performed 18 residencies around Alaska through the Artists-in-Schools program.