Summer Youth: Introduction to Jewelry Making Camp (Ages 12-16)

Want to learn how to use professional jewelers tools? This camp is designed for the young aspiring jeweler who wants to learn how to work with metal. The skills you will be introduced to are: how to safely use a jeweler’s saw, bench shear, step shear, disc cutters, files, hammers, stamping tools, dapping tools, pliers, rolling mill and flex shaft. Each camper by the end of the camp will take home their own hand made necklace, earrings, and bracelet.

Details:

• This class is for youth ages 12-16. 
• Registration closes on Wednesday, July 13 at 9:00 am.
• When you register your youth, please enter their name in the Youth's Name field and enter the parent/guardian email address for "registrants email". All reminders and important information will go to the email address you register with.
• Please complete and return this minor permission form by July 13.
• Please click here to register youth for an optional supervised lunch hour from 12-1 pm for the week of this class.
• Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols.
  
• There is a materials fee of $30 included in the price of the class. 
  
• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available - click here to fill out the simple application before registering for a class. For those who might need physical assistance, please learn about BARN's Companion Program here. 
• If you have any questions, please email BARN Youth Program Director Jess Henderson at JessH@bainbridgebarn.org.
  

Instructor Bio: 

Sarah Jones is a BARN founding member, jewelry studio programming, and steering committee, member. She is a local Bainbridge Island artist, and teacher with experience in fine metal arts, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, and photography. 

Because Sarah is a visual and tactile learner herself, her classes typically involve a lot of hands-on learning time. In addition, Sarah’s classes are accompanied by printed information and resources for her students to refer back to when practicing their new skills. 

Sarah’s art has been displayed in the Seattle Metals Guild exhibitions and Bainbridge Arts & Craft exhibitions. 

You can view her recent work on Instagram at: @sarahjonesjewelry and @foggyroaddesigns.