Becky Burt
Becky Burt is a studio jeweler on the Northshore who specializes in the odd and eclectic, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect her wicked sense of humor. A member of the Louisiana Craft Guild and the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi, she is represented by fine galleries in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. She can also be found at locally at various art markets and festivals.
JEWELRY FOR CHRISTMAS – One Day Beginner’s Intensive
Dates/Times:
Saturday December 10, 2011
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ONE DAY WORKSHOP)
Also Offered:
Saturday December 17, 2011
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ONE DAY WORKSHOP)
Level: Any, but to get the most from this class, students should already have some experience with piercing and sawing metal.
Class Price: $115
Materials Fee: Included
Tools that students will use in class and should bring if they have them: Jewelers saw frame, Saw blades (2/0 or 3/0) **, Center punch, Dividers, Bench pin, Jewelry pliers (round nose, flat nose), Sharpie (fine point) **, Chasing or small pein hammer
Class Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
METALSMITHING I, II and Open Studio
Wednesday EVENINGS 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (*new evening) February 29 – April 4, 2012 (6 weeks)
also offered:
Wednesday EVENINGS 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (*new evening)
April 25 – May 30, 2012 (6 WEEKS)
Metals I: This class is designed to teach students the foundations of metalsmithing -- sawing, piercing, filing, and joining metals with simple cold connections (no soldering will be taught in this class). Discussions will include the addition of design elements, wear-ability, stamping to add interest, methods of adding movement, and basic stone setting using cold connections. Projects will be assigned for earrings and a basic bracelet so that students will take home wearable pieces by the end of classes. If time allows, additional projects may be made available.
Metals II and Open Studio: This class builds on the foundation obtained during Basic Metalsmithing I and II. Students will have the opportunity to work toward a complex project of their choosing while having the instructor available for consultation and guidance. The first week’s class will focus on design and an understanding of how to accomplish their project; subsequent weeks will be devoted to working at the student’s own pace to complete the project.
Students should have a good understanding of the basic principles of metalsmithing, and should be able to saw, file, pierce, and solder.
Students should have the tools included in the basic toolkit from Intro to Metals as well as the following: Dividers, Scribe, Metal ruler, Metal cutters
Students may work in any (or all) of the following metals:
22 or 20 ga sterling silver, 22 or 20 ga brass, 22 or 20 ga copper, Found objects
Level: Any
Class Price: $275.00
Materials fee: $15.00 materials fee for all students.
Toolkits for Metals I can be rented for $50 or purchased for $125. Please notify your choice when registering.
Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 10
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 2, 3 & 4, 2012
(3-DAY WORKSHOP)
ALSO OFFERED:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
May 18, 19, & 20, 2012
(3-DAY WORKSHOP)
Level: Any
Class price $275.00
Materials fee $25.00
Class size: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 31 – April 1, 2012
(2-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP)
Level: This is an intermediate class. You should have taken either Beginning Metal class or possess basic metal skills – sawing, filing, piercing and soldering.
Class Price: $205.00
Materials fee: $30.00 (covers chemicals, some metal), plus bring your own tools or you may rent a toolkit for $15 for the class. Please notify us if renting when registering.
Class Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
Level: Any
Class price $240.00
Materials fee $120.00
Class size: Minimum 5, Maximum 10
BEGINNING METALSMITHING II - PLAYING WITH FIRE
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
Level: Beginning Metalsmithing (familiarity with sawing, piercing, filing, etc.)
Materials required to bring for class: solder pic, saw blades, dividers sharp nose tweezers, ruler, cross lock tweezers, bezel rocker, jewelry pliers (round, flat, chain nose), curved burnisher, bezel strip, hard, medium, and ez solder, 16 ga copper wire, 22 ga copper/brass sheet, Jewelers saw frame
Class price $230.00
Materials fee *bring own tools listed above. Additional materials will be available for purchase from instructor.
Class size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8
Note: This course involves the use of chemicals as well as fires. Students are encouraged to wear old clothes or bring an apron.
INTERMEDIATE METALS III: Open Studio
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
Students should have a good understanding of the basic principles of metalsmithing, and should be able to saw, file, pierce, and solder.
Students should have the tools included in the basic toolkit from Intro to Metals as well as the following: Dividers, Scribe, Metal ruler, Metal cutters
Students may work in any (or all) of the following metals: 22 or 20 ga sterling silver, 22 or 20 ga brass, 22 or 20 ga copper, Found objects
Level: Beginning Metal I or II
Class price $240.00
Materials fee $15.00
Class size: Minimum 1, Maximum 5*
*Note: Due this class being taught in conjunction with Metalsmithing I, enrollment is limited to 5 students to allow each student to get proper attention from the instructor.
FLAME, FLAME, FLAME SOLDERING WORKSHOP
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
(3 DAY WEEKEND INTENSIVE)
Materials required to bring for class: Jewelers saw frame , cabochon stone for setting (at least 8 mm round), Saw blades, hard/medium/ez solder, Curved burnisher, 16 gauge copper or sterling round wire, Bezel rocker, Fine silver bezel (if working with sterling), Solder pick, 22 gauge copper or brass or sterling sheet, Dividers, 18 gauge copper or brass sheet, Sharp nose tweezers,Jewelry pliers (flat, round, and chain nose), Cross lock tweezers
Level: Beginning Metalsmithing or similar knowledge
Class Price: $215.00
Materials fee: $15.00, plus bring your own tools as outlined above or you may rent a toolkit for $15 for the class. Please notify us if renting when registering. Some additional materials will be available for purchase from instructor.
Class Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Note: This course involves the use of chemicals as well as fire. Students should wear closed toed shoes and wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
Level: Any, but to get the most from this class, students should already have some experience with piercing and sawing metal.
Class Price: $180
Materials Required: Basic Tool Kit: Jewelers saw frame, Center punch, Dividers, 22 gauge copper, brass or sterling sheet, Sharp nose tweezers, 1/16 and 3/32 copper tubing, Jewelry pliers (flat, round, and chain nose), 16 or 18 gauge copper wire, Riveting and chasing hammer
Additional Materials Fee: $15, plus bring your own tools and items outlined above.
Additional tubing and some materials will be available for purchase from instructor.
Class Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Dates/Times: 2-day Weekend Workshop
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
Level: This is an intermediate class. You must have taken either Beginning Metal class or possess basic metal skills – sawing, filing, piercing and soldering.
Class price $155.00
Materials fee No fees, but you must bring your own tools as listed on the course description page. Please contact us IN ADVANCE if you are missing any of these tools and need to purchase them.
Class size: Minimum 3, Maximum 12
Dates/Times: 2-day Weekend Workshop
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
Level: This is an intermediate class. You must have taken either Beginning Metal class or possess basic metal skills – sawing, filing, piercing and soldering.
Class price $155.00
Materials fee: Lab fee to cover etching chemicals $15
Class size: Minimum 3, Maximum 12
See course description for a list of required materials.
