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JEWELLERY | Gerhard Herbst
METALSMITHING TECHNIQUES FOR JEWELLERS
Beginner to intermediate
Estimated material cost: $30-$80*
This course will explore forging and metalsmithing
as they apply to jewellery making. Create an endless
variety of jewellery shapes by learning to forge and
fold form copper, silver or gold. In this workshop,
using just a few tools, students will explore the vast
range of jewellery shapes that become available by
simply bending, folding and hammering metal. Over
the seven days Gerhard will introduce students to a
series of specific jewellery projects each designed
to teach different technical skills and applications
of the forging and fold forming process. Students
will then apply these skills and learn the systematic
methodology required to
design and consistently
produce their own original
jewellery pieces.
Gerhard Herbst has over 30
years professional experience
in designing and producing his
unique style of hand forged
jewellery for the market. A
graduate of San Diego State
University, Gerhard is a multi
award winning jewellery artist popularly known for his fluid
manipulations of metal. His pieces are currently sold in
leading jewellery stores and galleries throughout Australia,
New Zealand and North America.
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