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Learn to solder a double-dome bead to make a necklace. This course is an excellent way to develop your shaping and soldering skills. Step by step instructions will show you how to texture metal by roll printing, alongside how to saw, dome and rim disks. You’ll learn the significance of drilling a hole before soldering, as well as tricks for soldering findings. Patina and finishing tips will be included, plus how to use pliers to form an elegant double wire necklace clasp. By starting with this single attractive jewelry element, you’ll be inspired to create several for future pieces that can be strung or grouped together. All skill levels are welcome. Materials Fee includes: 20 gauge sterling silver sheet metal, 18 gauge sterling silver wire, misc. sterling silver tube and jump rings, and an 18 – 20” sterling silver roll chain.
Class size 10
Level Beginner and above
Linda Seebauer Hansen is an artist and educator working in metal to create sculpture and jewelry. She earned an MFA at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and BA from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Linda’s teaching experiences include: Metals Department Head at the Worcester Center for Crafts, MA, and faculty appointments at St. Catherine University, St Paul, MN, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and Madison, and Milwaukee Area Technical College. She has also taught youth and adult enrichment courses at Quench Jewelry Arts in the historic, vibrant Northeast Minneapolis Arts District and the Minnetonka Center for the Arts, MN. Her curiosity and innovative nature took her to a residence and two assistantships at Penland School of Crafts, NC and provided a scholarship to attend the Women’s Art Institute at St Catherine University followed by a teaching assistant. She has over ten years experience as an arts leader working for two small local, culturally rich Minneapolis based nonprofit organizations. In addition she exhibits in a variety of shows and works with clients on one-of-a-kind commissions. Her achievements also include: scholarship to attend the Women’s Art Institute at St. Catherine University and invitation as a teaching assistant; the Barrett Morgan Award for exemplary leadership and teaching at the Worcester Center for Crafts, and an Individual Fellowship Award from the Wisconsin Arts Board. In addition to her metal work, Linda pursues mixed media sculpture and works on paper in her St. Paul, MN studio, and is the Communication and Engagement Specialist for the Department of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Macalester College.
Workshops
Class Confirmation
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Please note that your class registration will not be confirmed without full payment.
Please read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details, and note our community standards on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.
Materials Fees
Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment; however, in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time (check the class listing).
Cancellation Policy
While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:
Student cancellations
> Cancellations made 30 days or more before the start date of the workshop are eligible for a 75% refund OR a gift certificate in the full amount. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging one year from the date of cancellation and is transferable.
> Cancellations made 29 days or fewer before the start date of the workshop are not eligible for refunds or gift certificates. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance, which is available for a reasonable fee.
> Cancellation requests must be made by contacting our office at info@shakeragalley.org or (608) 987-3292.
> If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class and cancel less than seven days in advance of your reservation, a $50 cancellation fee will apply.
Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley
> If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class for any reason, you will be notified via email or phone and will be eligible for a full refund or, if you prefer, a transferable gift certificate. You may also consider donating your refund to support our operations or scholarships.
If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class canceled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging or gift certificate should you wish to cancel.
Waiting Lists
If a workshop you are interested in is sold out, please fill out this waiting list form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. The class code requested on the form is the Workshop ID shown at left, beneath the Add to Cart button.
18 Shake Rag St.
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-3292
