Great Granulation with Victoria Lansford

Sunday, October 18, 2026; 10:00AM - 6:00PM PT (Pacific Time)

In Person


Cost: $285


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Online

Zoom

Cost: $185


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Delve into Victoria’s pioneering method for mastering the art of granulation in sterling silver. Gain confidence fusing sterling charms or small pendants in round and beaded wire then progress to the physics defying process of granulation on beads with seamless tubing.

Participation in this rare, in-person and live online workshop with Victoria also includes access to bonus video demos on working with 18k gold, making large batches of granules, and her method for combining fusing and micro-TIG welding.

This workshop also offers extended, asynchronous support online for 60 days after the course.

This workshop is held in conjunction with the SF Metal Arts Guild 75th Anniversary Symposium, supported by Barbara M. Berk and the Maxwell-Hanrahan Foundation. 

 

This course is available as an in-person workshop or live online class. Please check this page for times and formats available.

Read what students have to say about our online classes on the testimonials page.

 

There is no online kit for this class. 

A kit of materials is included in the price for in person students. 

 

Tools.
Classes at our school include use of tools, with each student having their own bench to use during class. Online students will need to have their own tools (see the list of tools below). Feel free to contact us with any questions.


Tools for this Class

This is a list of required tools you’ll need to have in order to practice the techniques shown in class. A list of tools with links to recommended suppliers for the best prices will be sent to you after registration. If you have questions about the tool list, please contact us.

Acetylene/air torch (recommended for best fusing results and support) fusing is possible with a Blazer Big Shot and a Smith Little Torch, but is trickier.

Soldering setup including flux and pickle. 

Flat nose, chain nose, and round nose pliers

Hard compressed charcoal block

Saw and 2/0 blades

Flat half round needle file

Scriber

Steel bench block

Flex shaft, micromotor, or dremel

Silicone knife edge wheels 

Muslin buff and Luxi high polish compound

Brass brush wheel

Pro Shears or Joyce Chen Shears

AA or MM tweezers

24ga sterling sheet

20 ga sterling round wire

9.52mm sterling tubing

2 sizes of beaded wire

Easy or medium solder

Safety glasses

Particulate face mask 

 

 

Prerequisites:

Students must be comfortable with soldering and other basic jewelry skills. 

Instructor:

Victoria Lansford (Guest)

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. For staff instructor classes, students have access to the recordings for one year. For guest instructors, access is 30 days. 

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 there is an in person section for this class, in person students each have a bench and a complete set of tools to use, including torches, flex shaft, and more. 

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.

For classes that include work time, 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. Some classes, like our short demo only classes, don't require tools or materials to attend. 

And now the fine print. Payment in full for class fees is due at the time of registration to reserve your place. Our online registration system accepts credit cards and other methods. Checks and cash are accepted only if you register at school. If you mail a check, your registration is not processed until it clears and the class may fill during the wait. 

If the workshop is canceled by our school for any reason, all class fees will be refunded, or you can transfer to another class, or you can keep a credit on account with us for future classes or purchases, 

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. 

If you can’t make it to class, you may send a participant who has the necessary prerequisites in your place. Please call or email us immediately with any changes in the student participant information. If a class includes an online section, your class will be recorded and you can watch later to make up a class you miss. 

Students must be at least 15 years old to attend a class, and students under 18 must have a legal guardian sign our liability waiver form. We have had younger students attend classes, on a case by case basis. If you’re interested in enrolling your child, please call or email us. 

If you sign up for a class and fail to have the required prerequisites as listed in the class description, you are still subject to the 21-day cancellation policy, listed above.

Lodging and meals are not included for in person classes.

If you don't come to class, there are no refunds, credits or transfers.

Upcoming Schedule

Date & Times Register
Sun. Oct 18, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)

In Person Class Sold Out (2440 Durant Ave, Berkeley )

Online Class Sold Out