Classes
ONSITE: Gold Charm Necklace (B)
Craft your own custom gold pendants for a personalized charm necklace. You'll build 2 charms to attach to your dainty cable link chain. We will use some beginner metalsmithing skills to solder, stamp and polish your pieces from start to finish!
Special Notes
This is a beginners class and no experience is required. This class will use tools like needle files, cutting pliers, dremmel and other sharp objects. We will be using polishing tools as well as soldering so please wear something you wont mind getting a bit dusty and closed toe shoes. While working with soldering torches and dremmel tools we also suggest being able to tie your hair back if needed.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
This is an On-site course. Students must follow current Covid-19 protocols, as outlined on our website. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
About the Instructor
Brittanny DeRaffele
A Radford University Fashion Merchandising and Design alumna with a minor in Metals and Studio Art, I designed my first full collection in 2013 with a vision of classic goddesses and their unique stories, designed for modern day.
Texas born by way of my parents from the Caribbean, and I find myself always feeling that pull to the ocean and sun with all of it’s magic and inspiration. The influence of the glowing energy of our sun and moon, with the added universal connection of astrology and how it manifests in each of our lives, continues to flow through my creative process. Carefully hand fabricated, hammered, polished, and finished; I craft each piece that comes out of our studio in small batches using recycled metals and consciously sourced gemstones.
Website: sunandselene.com
Instagram: @sunandselene