SKILLS:

This class is best suited for those students who are proficient with basic jewelry making tools and torches. This class will cover everything from basic to advanced.  Not everyone is intermediate or advanced in every area of metalsmithing.  Come to class ready to absorb and implement what you are ready for.  Somethings may be too advanced and others easy.  There is something for everyone.

The skill requirements are:

• a basic understanding of metalsmithing techniques (saw, drill, file, etc)

• a intermediate confidence with the torch (not afraid and can solder)

• a willingness to put aside what you’ve previously learned and try it a different way.  You can always go back to your way, but how will you know if this is better unless you try it for awhile.  We all have confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance.  All I ask is you leave that at the door, or on button of the computing device.

Please make sure that you are aware of the torch needed to be able to do the projects. There is no torch that does it all however I can recommend 2 torches that do almost everything you will ever need to do.

Kits are kept to the basics for the project out of respect and concern for costs. Resource lists will list all the tools that I like to use and sources, but there will be a notation for those tools required or suggested for this class.

TECHNOLOGY:

In order to get the most out of the online workshop process, you'll need the following tech:

A high-speed Internet connection. The faster the better but at a minimum you need 5mbs upload and download speeds. You can test your internet speed here. (https://www.speedtest.net/)

A computer, laptop, or mobile device with current operating system installed. System requirements for the Zoom videoconferencing platform are here. (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-requirements-for-Windows-macOS-and-Linux)

Familiarity and the app installed for Zoom.  Please install the app and make sure you understand how to use it prior to our first class.

 Zoom participant tutorials can be found here; (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-video-tutorials)

If you want to be part of the closed community you will also need to have an account on Facebook.

Lastly, you will need some proficiency on being able to navigate the web to reach the Online Learning Platform at courses.tonyadavidson.com to watch videos, get handouts, and stay up to date on course happenings.