CANCELLED:Metals: Bangles of Gold: A Soldering Workshop with Kim Richert

Teaching Artist: Kim Richert
Schedule: Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
# of Sessions: 1
Location: Metals Studio
Level: Intermediate! - Basic skills in metalsmithing are required. Open to students who have taken Intro to Metals)
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. Please note that it is important for students to have taken Intro to Metals here at the Mill or are at an intermediate level in metalsmithing to participate in this class.

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.

Supply fee includes:
Torch, pickle, flux and solder 14k gold filled wire

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

Minimum Enrollment: 5
Maximum Enrollment: 7