File Carved Jewelry

NC735-01

Start Date

10/12

Time

10am–5pm

Room

Collins C 308

End Date

10/12

Meeting Day

Saturday

Credits

0

Filework is a technique typically seen in the bladesmithing world to decorate the spines of knives–but that does not mean it is exclusive to ferrous metals. In this class we will translate this technique to precious metals such as sterling silver square, and pattern both rectangular as well as square stock with the goal of creating a ring and/or bracelet. Students will learn the best practices of pattern layout and planning, which will ensure that each pattern matches up with itself seamlessly when it is bent into a band.

This class meets in person on campus at MassArt.

William Vanaria

William Vanaria is a silversmith, polishing specialist, and jeweler for several companies and artists as well as an educator. He holds a BFA from MassArt in Jewelry and Metalsmithing and an MFA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. At the same time, he has maintained a dedicated studio practice where he regularly makes new work … Read more