Bangles of Gold: A Soldering Workshop

Teaching Artist: Kim Richert
Schedule: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
# of Sessions: 1
Location:  Metals Studio
Level: Intermediate (Some basic skills and understanding of the medium are required)
Tuition/Admission: $45 Member / $55 Non-Member
Supply Fee:  $35
 
Class Description: In this one day workshop, we will learn how to protect the 14k gold filled wire while soldering. With the proper training and technique you will learn the various challenges that 14k gold wire presents by being a precious metal heat and pressure bonded to another metal. After going through the different tools and use of materials, we will start off with a small project before we move on to the bangle itself. This will give students some practice and confidence to safely solder 14k gold filled wire. Students will leave with their very own 14k gold filled bangle that fits them properly.

Instructor Bio:
Kim Richert has been teaching silver soldering and 14k gold filled soldering in Hawaii for the past 10 years. She estimates she has taught well over 350 people from all over the Hawaiian Islands. She is mostly a self taught metalsmith but has taken classes when available here in Hawaii (at the Donkey Mill!), Oahu and Tucson, Arizona. She is currently enrolled in several online classes to increase her skills in metalsmithing and looks to stay up to date with emerging trends. She is a local business owner that owns her own shop, Kaea Hwaii, where she sells her own creations and supports and sells 20+ other local designers.

Students should bring:
- Pen and pencil
- Sketchbook or Notebook
- Apron 
- Closed-toe shoes
- Hair Tie (for long hair)
- Water Bottle & snacks