Online Instruction/Classes
Torch Fired Enameling online class $50.00
online course $249
*************LIFETIME ACCESS
to the Course*************************
A collection of jewelry making techniques and projects, for the beginner to advanced skill set. All techniques build upon each other. From Sawing, Soldering to Adding a Touch of Gold and places in between!
Welcome
I have been teaching Metal working and Silversmithing workshops and classes around the country since 2005, the projects you will find in this online course are projects and techniques I have taught in my classes and workshops, I am now making them available to you, without the costs of Hotels, Parking, Dining and Workshop fees. Each class or project lists the materials needed. You will find photos, descriptions and some of my original sketches as well as resources, references and links for tools and materials.
My hope is that you find this online Course to be a fun, educational experience, for the price of 1 in person workshop, you will have a series that builds upon itself, in one place here in the online course!
included in the course:
What is a Bench Jeweler
Conditioning Metal
Chasing a Design
Making ear wires
Using the Flexshaft
Rivets
Dapping
Sawing
Not your typical forging
Starting with the Basics of Torch Safety
Torch Knowledge
Drawing beads
Soldering shapes
Headpins
Understanding Solder
Soldering a ring blank with prongs
Adding gemstones
Making Bezels
Enameling
ADVANCED
Reticulation
Granulation
The caged and captured pendant
PMC-Torch fired/Kiln fired
Sinusoidal Stakes and spinner rings
Brooches
Adding a Touch of Gold
Closing
References/ Links
These videos show step by step instructions that will help you along your Creative Journey.
They are designed for beginners to intermediate/advanced artists, each technique builds upon another.
The downloadable PDF file (read only) and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and read. There is a link to the classroom, passwords and a link to the Online Group in facebook.
Please note that you must have high speed internet , and some basic computer skills
to take this online workshop.
what does that mean?
Well,
it means that you have to know how to get the latest version of your browser ( firefox, chrome etc etc. ) ,have the latest version of adobe flash, know how to access a blog.
Be able to clear your system of all the cookies (not the yummie kind), and how to "bookmark" a website.
***Lifetime Access to the Course***
This is an online, completely self-paced workshop - nothing will be physically sent to you.
( Please email your facebook name ,So I can include you in the online group)
Because this is in digital format. I cannot offer returns. I am available if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me !
Now available as a Digital Download! the Classroom is located at https://cherylstrait.wordpress.com/
*I will email you the password to the classroom within 48 hours *
Classroom is located at Https:// CherylStrait.wordpress.com
My Video Tutorials are done using a silversmith Torch also known as Acetylene/Atmospheric Air, but can be done using a plumbers propane torch, all the way up to Acetylene and the "Smith's Little Torch", along with Basic silver smithing tools.
Please note that you must have high speed internet , and some basic computer skills
to take this online workshop.
what does that mean?
Well,
it means that you have to know how to get the latest version of your browser ( firefox, chrome etc etc. ) ,have the latest version of adobe flash, know how to access a blog.
Be able to clear your system of all the cookies (not the yummie kind), and how to "bookmark" a website.
You will receive a digital Download with links to the classroom, as well as passwords
***(This is an online, completely self-paced workshop - nothing will be physically sent to you.)***
(Do Not share links or passwords with anyone , doing so may cause you to be banned form the classroom)
There is also a pdf file in the class in the classroom. at https://cherylstrait.wordpress.com/
Because this is in digital format. I cannot offer returns. I am available if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me !
My Video Tutorials are done using a silversmith Torch also known as Acetylene/Atmospheric Air, but can be done using a plumbers propane torch, all the way up to Acetylene and the "Smith's Little Torch", along with Basic silver smithing tools.
Please note that you must have high speed internet , and some basic computer skills
to take this online workshop.
what does that mean?
Well,
it means that you have to know how to get the latest version of your browser ( firefox, chrome etc etc. ) ,have the latest version of adobe flash, know how to access a blog.
Be able to clear your system of all the cookies (not the yummie kind), and how to "bookmark" a website.
You will receive a digital Download with links to the classroom, as well as passwords
***(This is an online, completely self-paced workshop - nothing will be physically sent to you.)***
(Do Not share links or passwords with anyone , doing so may cause you to be banned form the classroom)
There is also a pdf file in the class in the classroom.
Because this is in digital format. I cannot offer returns. I am available if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me !
Anticlastic Spinner rings Online video Class $50.00
Bezel and Prong Setting online Class $75.00
My Video Tutorials are done using a silversmith Torch also known as Acetylene/Atmospheric Air, but can be done using a plumbers propane torch, all the way up to Acetylene and the "Smith's Little Torch", along with Basic silver smithing tools.
Please note that you must have high speed internet , and some basic computer skills
to take this online workshop.
what does that mean?
Well,
it means that you have to know how to get the latest version of your browser ( firefox, chrome etc etc. ) ,have the latest version of adobe flash, know how to access a blog.
Be able to clear your system of all the cookies (not the yummie kind), and how to "bookmark" a website.
***(This is an online, completely self-paced workshop - nothing will be physically sent to you.)***
You will receive a digital Download with links to the classroom, as well as passwords
(Do Not share links or passwords with anyone , doing so may cause you to be banned form the classroom)
There is also a pdf file in the class in the classroom. at https://cherylstrait.wordpress.com/
Because this is in digital format. I cannot offer returns. I am available if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me !
Learning to Saw Online video includes
Sawing
Dapping
Chasing
Piercing with the flexshaft or dremel
Drawing a bead (Intro into torch work)
Pdf files in the class in the classroom
My Video Tutorials are done using a silversmith Torch also known as Acetylene/Atmospheric Air, but can be done using a plumbers propane torch, all the way up to Acetylene and the "Smith's Little Torch", along with Basic silver smithing tools.
You will receive Lifetime access to the video on line.
Please note that you must have high speed internet , and some basic computer skills
to take this online workshop. what does that mean?
Well,
it means that you have to know how to get the latest version of your browser ( firefox, chrome etc etc. ) ,have the latest version of adobe flash, know how to access a blog.
Be able to clear your system of all the cookies (not the yummie kind), and how to "bookmark" a website.
***(This is an online, completely self-paced workshop - nothing will be physically sent to you.)***
You will receive a digital Download with links to the classroom, as well as passwords.
(Do Not share links or passwords with anyone , doing so may cause you to be banned form the classroom)
Because this is in digital format. I cannot offer returns. I am available if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me !
All Classes can be assessed at https://cherylstrait.wordpress.com/
Learning to Saw
online class $45.00
The Caged and Captured Pendant online course $75.00
My Video Tutorials are done using a silversmith Torch also known as Acetylene/Atmospheric Air, but can be done using a plumbers propane torch, all the way up to Acetylene and the "Smith's Little Torch", along with Basic silver smithing tools.
Please note that you must have high speed internet , and some basic computer skills
to take this online workshop.
what does that mean?
Well,
it means that you have to know how to get the latest version of your browser ( firefox, chrome etc etc. ) ,have the latest version of adobe flash, know how to access a blog.
Be able to clear your system of all the cookies (not the yummie kind), and how to "bookmark" a website.
***(This is an online, completely self-paced workshop - nothing will be physically sent to you.)***
You will receive a digital Download with links to the classroom, as well as passwords
(Do Not share links or passwords with anyone , doing so may cause you to be banned form the classroom)
There is also a pdf file in the class in the classroom. at https://cherylstrait.wordpress.com/
Because this is in digital format. I cannot offer returns. I am available if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me !