February 4th: Hoop There It Is with Baleigh Acebo
February 4th: Hoop There It Is with Baleigh Acebo
In this class, students will fabricate a pair of floral-inspired hoops in silver! We will start by creating large silver rings and with a series of controlled miters, they will be transformed into a minimal floral motif. Stone related add-ons available, time allowing.
When: February 4th, 2027: 9am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break
Where: Potter USA, 1949 E Eastland St, Tucson, AZ 85719
Potter USA is equipped with the essentials like benches, soldering equipment, hammers, bench pins, etc. Bringing your own, favorite hand tools for specific classes is encouraged but not required. See project specific tool list below: if you have the items on the list, it’s handy to have your own but the instructors will have multiples for you to borrow as well.
Materials Kit: $75
Project Worksheet
round sterling silver wire
20g round sterling silver wire
hard & medium silver solder
Knife edge pumice wheel
ball bur
Project Tool List:
*tools instructor will have for student use
Saw frame and blades
Sanding sticks
digital calipers or other measuring tool
Set of Needle files
Bezel mandrel*
Nylon or rawhide mallet
Your favorite rotary abrasives/polishers
Barrett Escapement file recommended, not required
third hands*
The Fine Print: Workshop registration fees are refundable through January 1st, 2027. Please reach out directly to Baleigh at baleigh@acebojewelry.com to cancel and request a refund. Refunds after January 1st will be issued if your spot can be filled on a case-by-case basis.