Keepsake Lockets

Keepsake Lockets

April 28 - May 19, four Monday nights, 6:00 - 9:30pm
Instructor: Maru Almeida
Class Fee: $460 | Materials list

Class format: in studio at Danaca Design

Prerequisites: The beginning series or equivalent experience is required.

Lockets are a treasured item in most jewelry boxes. Learn the tricks to custom design and fabricate your own in this inspirational, skill-building workshop. Students will trouble-shoot design choices, use a hydraulic press to form the lockets, and explore practical approaches to preparing and executing precision solder joints including small hinges and closures. This class will challenge the intermediate to advanced level student and reward every participant! The beginning series or equivalent experience is required.

Materials INCLUDED:

• Basic materials to complete project in copper or brass

Students MUST Bring:

• If students want to work in sterling, bring 22g sheet, a 2x3 minimum (available in studio store)

• Textures to roll print

Instructor Bio:

Maru Almeida was born and raised in Mexico growing up surrounded by a rich silversmithing tradition and the work of local artisans. Her curiously of the artistic transformation of metal guided her to pursue both a BFA and an MFA in jewelry and metalsmithing from the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Oregon, respectively. Through her education she learned the necessary skills for working with precious materials as well as exploring non-traditional materials to incorporate on her one-of-a-kind work. In her work she develops ideas exploring movement, tactility and discovery through the senses; always looking for a true connection to the work through the body. Maru has been working as an artist and professional jeweler for more that 15 years and has taught at several institutions including the University of Oregon and the Seattle University. She also teaches private lessons at her Seattle studio. Maru’s work has been featured in Metalsmith Magazine and is part of the jewelry collection of the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon. Her wedding rings have been published in the book "500 Wedding Rings" by Lark Books.

Learn more about Maru, HERE.

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All students must fill out and electronically submit the Danaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver form before attending class.