Beginning Ring Making

Receive basic ring fabrication knowledge. Unlike a general beginning metals class, this class will focus on a specialized skill set within metalsmithing, affording students the opportunity to create refined objects. Beginners are welcome. In class make one band ring in silver with a stone setting. Topics covered include texture on metal, sawing, metal properties, stone setting, soldering, and design. Kristi Wilson (MFA in Jewelry/Metals U of Illinois) recently completed an artist residency at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. To see work by Wilson please visit her by appointment at Winter Street Studios or online at www.kraewilson.com.