World Headquarters
Volcano, CA (pop. 85)

Table of Contents
product guide and site map

Idea Center
a gallery and how-to guide

Class and Event Calendar
classes with Christine Cox

The Muse
our free online zine

Newsletter
what we're up to

Contact Us
let us serve you

Policies
important stuff

coxes.com
Christine's rubberstamping website

Nancy Parker
Copper, sterling

If you are a beginning or intermediate artist who would like to learn or update your torch soldering skills, this exciting class is for you.

• Sawing
• Filing/sanding/finishing
• Riveting/Miniature Hardware
  (cold connections)
• Fusing
• Dapping/light Forming
• Sweat soldering
• Pick soldering
• Bezel-Setting a cabochon
• Soldering jump rings
• Safety, safety, safety
• Torches (air/acetylene and oxy/propane)
• Class will also include general discussion of etching, tools, patinas, polishing, roll printing, reticulating silver and so much more (and some of this will no doubt work its way into practice during the class).

These lovely lentil beads were made by one class

• Gallery from previous classes
• Back to the class and event calendar
• Hotel and food information
• About the Volcano Arts studio (please read before signing up for classes)
• About Christine Cox

To make inquiries or to sign up, email us at: info@volcanoarts.com

Torch Technic
Instructor: Christine Cox

TBA (5 days)

Price $750 + $50 materials fee
Beginner to Intermediate
Intensive prices include classes and materials only

Christine Cox 10/11
Preston2
Sterling

We'll discuss such topics as; soldering supports and binding wire tips, which flux to use when, cool bench tools and tricks, how to set up and get comfortable with a torch, metal properties and how to exploit them, soldering surfaces, metallurgy for the common artist, etc. A class can be really wide ranging. Come to my studio, play with my toys, make art, meet like-minded students and expect anything!

Knowing how and why a torch works will make you comfortable using one. We have both air/acetylene torches and an oxy/propane torch. With 4 torches and a maximum of only 7 students (and lots of safety training), you'll get lots of practice time with the flame.

Students receive an (excellent) instruction booklet to take home and use.

Work by Students
Inspiration

Many of my students have never soldered or handled a torch before. Some have learned but would like to take the next step. Some students are returning to jewelry-making after years of tending to other priorities. Check out some of the work done by students in this class and get a feel for the range of creative possibilities.

Notes

• Everything for all projects is supplied by the instructor, but working with sterling silver or similar upgrades will be extra (your choice).

• * The most successful students are those who have fabricated metal before. No knowledge will be assumed. Are you a beginner who is good with your hands and a fast learner? Email me and we'll talk about whether this class is for you. A certain amount of hand-strength is required in any metal fabricating you do.

• Completely unique and unavailable anywhere but at the Volcano Arts Studio.

Jane Armitage
Technique Bracelet
(Sterling, copper, brass, nickel silver, turquoise)

What to Bring

• Journal or pad for notes

• Magnification: I have a few OptiVISORs to loan out and we also sell them here, so don't run out and buy one.

• If you have a respirator mask bring it along (like painters use, available at hardware stores - filters should be for aerosol particulates). Although a respirator mask is highly recommended, don't feel that you need to buy one just for this class. I have lots of paper masks that you can use for the week.

• I have plenty of medium and large latex gloves. If you are allergic to latex or have extra large or extra small hands, please bring several pairs to use during the week.

• That's it! It's so nice to travel without a suitcase full of expensive tools, isn't it?