WOW! Most of the work featured here was the first time students ever used a jeweller’s saw! Students choose an image, transfer it to metal, and cut it all out by hand. Some students, including K.M. in Grade 10 (the amazing orca) chose to try their hand at sweat-soldering two pieces together. Incredible work, everyone!
In Jewelry 9/10, students learn basic ring-making, with the option of adding texture, patina, or hand-cut detail to their pieces. Excellent work!
Self-directed stained glass pieces by C.H. and S.H. – gorgeous work!
Some great pewter castings done by Jewelry 9/10 students in Spring 2018: wow! Designs are chosen and hand-carved into plaster blocks, cast out of pewter, then sanded, polished, and finished.
In Spring 2018, we had a professional jeweller and college instructor, Cheryl Jacobs, come into our class to talk about local advanced education and entrepreneurship in jewelry-making (See the “Other Awesome Resources” section on this website to view her work). Cheryl shared new skills with us, and worked with students in both Junior and Senior Jewelry. Pictured here are a variety of cuffs designed by students – these projects incorporated leather work, riveting, and texturing and tempering metal.
A selection of first-ever jeweller’s saw projects done by Jewelry 9/10 students – wow! Students choose a unique image and their metal type, cut it out by hand with a jeweller’s saw, then sand, polish, and finish their pieces.
A selection of impressive rings built by Junior and Senior Jewelry students: twisted, textured, wire “waves”, and more complex pierced/cut rings.
Amazing “tab” stone-setting pendant by ES – beautiful work!
Unique, gorgeous work by Jewelry 9/10 students. Each piece is designed, hand-carved, cast, and filed/sanded to completion. Great work, everyone!
Forged copper ring by L.S., and wire/bead sculpture by K.G.!
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