Tubing definition: a hollow form open at both ends, not necessarily round.
Explore the myriad ways to make and use tubing with Alison Antelman! Join, bend, connect, hang, set faceted trillion stones, stretch and hinge, using tubing. Students in this live Zoom class will make 2 projects: a hinged pendant with a trillion stone setting that hangs from a bail created with hand-made bent tubing. As well as pivot earrings where students learn to stretch tubing that fits a faceted stone for simple earrings that pivot.
A step-by-step handout with images and text is supplied. This is an intermediate level class. Basic fabrication and soldering skills required.
**Students need a bolted down bench vise or, make your own draw pull jig.**
Techniques taught:
Making your own tubing from flat sheet
Design, layout, function
Hinges
Fabrication and soldering exercises
Complex trouble shooting
Telescope setting for faceted trillion and round stone
Stretching tubing
A kit of materials is included with this class and will be mailed to you.
Tools for this Class
This is a list of tools you’ll need to practice the techniques shown in class. A list of tools with recommended suppliers for the best prices will be sent to you with your registration receipts If you have questions about the tool list, please contact us.
A computer, phone or tablet to use the free Zoom app for class
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If a class is online, or is a combination online and in-person session, all students receive a link to a recording of the class demonstrations. In-person only workshops are not recorded.
If a kit is included with the class, online students will have them mailed to them. Kits for in-person students are delivered at the beginning of the first class. More information about the kit is included with the supplies list which is emailed after registration.
International students may be charged an additional amount for shipping, because of the increased cost to ship abroad. Also, shipments to other countries may incur a tariff payable by the student. International students are welcome to contact us re: these costs and options for their materials. Please be sure that the address with your payment is the correct one for shipping.
If this class is offered online, it uses the Zoom app/website. Through Zoom, you’ll be able to see demos and follow instructions, ask questions and interact with your instructor. Zoom is easy to use and free for students to use for class, and works on most devices, like phones (iPhone, Android, etc), tablets (iPads, etc), and computers (Mac or PC).
Your instructor is also available during free Zoom office hours for questions and help.
Online students work at home or in their studio. All of our recommended tools and the kit materials are chosen to be home studio friendly. Links to preferred vendors are provided in the supplies list sent after registration.
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Students can cancel, receive a credit or refund, or transfer to another class up to 21 days before a workshop, whether it is online or in person. No cancellations are accepted after the 21-day deadline, however, we will do what we can to try and sell your place to a qualified student. If we can sell your place, you can receive a refund less a $50 cancellation fee, keep a credit on account with us, or apply your fees towards a transfer to another class.
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Lodging and meals are not included for in person classes.
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