Date: Friday, Apr. 17, 2026, 2:00pm-5:00pm (CDT)
Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Pre-requisite: Student should be proficient with soldring silver.
Class Description: Earrings are a great way to express your style! These designs are sure to bring a lot of Fanfare to any occasion. In this class, we’ll craft a piece that is easily customizable; you can keep it simple or make it as elaborate as your style inspires (while still working within the limits of the kit, naturally!). Join me for an afternoon of creating and fun.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using a butane torch, however, any torch will work.
Project Completion: Students who work quickly will have enough time to finish the project during class time.
Materials Kit: sterling silver stock, amethyst beads.
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools and Supplies:
- Sharpie
- Chain nose pliers
- Multi-looping pliers
- Brass brush
- Flush Cutter
- Nylon looping pliers (optional, but helpful)
- Needle files
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Steel wool
- Rotating solder station (optional)
- Solder pick
- Any jeweler's torch except Microtorch.
- Soldering set up: butane, torch, solder board, tripod with mesh, pickle, fire tweezers, quench bowl, flux, copper tongs, silver solder wire, chip or paste: Hard, Med., Easy
- Tumbler with stainless steel jeweler's shot
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Apr. 1, 2026, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Apr. 29, 2026. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.