Casting Chains

Class Description

Taught by Odette Channell

8 week course (once a week on thursday evenings)

Chain linkages are an iconic form of adornment. In this class you will infuse your personal design aesthetic into this classic jewelry format. Students will go in depth and explore two styles of chain: a reproducible cable chain and a multi-link chain that closes by means other than soldering. 

This is a combined approach class beginning with wax working and then incorporating metal work techniques. Various wax carving techniques will be covered, as well as metal casting clean up, component soldering, and metal finishing. Chain closures and clasps will be discussed.

Basic jewelry metal fabrication skills are required. 

Metal casting for this class is outsourced and will be the responsibility of the student.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

Supply list coming soon.

All students receive a 50% discount on hourly bench rentals throughout the duration of their course.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.