May Class: Leaf Brooch with Pearl
Session 1: Monday, May 5th, 5 – 9p
Note that beginning this month, class will be on the first Monday of the month only.
This brooch is made using a Romero fold, it starts with a T fold and then the legs are forged. The beauty of this simple fold is that no fancy equipment is required. We’ll learn to peg set a pearl and fabricate our own pin back mechanism. Kit Cost: $7.00. The kit includes copper sheet to make two leaves, wire, pearl, tubing, a stainless-steel pin stem, written directions and consumables. Silver will be available at market price.
IN OTHER NEWS Later this spring Shelley is going to be starting an advanced class. We’ve welcomed so many new people to Metals recently that we’ve kept our project classes relatively simple this last year or so. I know some of you are ready for more advanced fabrication projects. All the details aren’t worked out yet but keep an eye on the Metals Facebook page. We’re also trying to figure out how to hold a daytime open studio. More on that later.
How to Sign Up for Classes:
The sign-up sheet will be available on Monday and Thursday night classes and at the monthly HGMS meeting. You can also sign up by sending email to [email protected]. There are 9 places in each session for a total of 18 places.
If you sign up for a class and cannot attend, please be considerate and notify the instructors as soon as possible so that if someone is on the wait list they can attend in your place.
Did You Know?
May: Emerald – The most valued variety of beryl, emerald was once cherished by Spanish conquistadors, Inca kings, Moguls, and pharaohs. Today, fine emeralds come from Africa, South America, and Central Asia. Source: 
