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Allen started studying lapidary
arts over thirty years ago while living in southern Africa. He studied
silversmithing through Adult Education in Louisville, KY. He has
taught and led work sessions in cabochon cutting, faceting and silversmithing
for the Kyana Gem and Mineral Club in Louisville and the Blue Grass
Club in Lexington, Kentucky. His work is sold at arts and crafts
shows as well as at lapidary shows and galleries.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Allen's class will concentrate
on the use of tools for cutting, forming, soldering, and polishing
silver. Projects will include a bracelet, a ring, and a pendant.
Each student should be able to make at least six projects of jewelry
and go home with the ability to continue.
CLASS FEE - ranges from $100.00
- $150.00, depending on the number of projects the student makes,
additional silver and supplies will be available for purchase from
the instructor.
Maximum Number of Students: 7
Pre-requisite: None
SAFETY: All students must have
safety glasses or some form of eye protection. An optivisor is recommended
but not required. Students with long hair must be prepared to keep
it pinned up or tied in the back.
All necessary tools will be furnished.
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