Virginia Art and Soul Workshops

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Sally Jean Alexander 9-4:30 Thursday	801 - Soldering for Virgins--the Whole Sha-Bang	[back to quicklinks] $ 130 Plus $10 materials fee
Whether you’re a virgin or just haven’t been around the block enough...this is the basics class you’ve been looking for. Based upon my actual experience...I will show you everything you need to know about soldering including tools and techniques. You’ll learn how to solder basic charms and then the special techniques I’ve created for my signature Bubbles and dimensional objects. I’ll take you from the beginning (glass cutting) through to the finishing touches (charm attachments). Demonstrations will guide you while you try your hand at the soldering process and create your own charms. This is a technique-based workshop. Supply List: --Round-Nose Pliers --Bent-Nose Pliers --Flat-Nose Pliers (with teeth) --Wire Cutters (small) --Scissors --Cutting Pad or Work Surface --Cookie-Sheet (at least 8x10) --Hand-towel or Apron --Pencil or Pen --Artwork (to put between the glass) in assorted sizes from 1” x 1” up to 2” x 3” (if you do not have pre-made artwork, we will just use plain paper since this is a soldering-technique class, not a project class). --A few dimensional objects you would like to learn how to solder --Soldering Supplies (if you have your own soldering iron, rheostat, solder, extension cord, etc...please bring it) Materials fee includes:  Hand-Cut glass in a variety of shapes and sizes, copper tape, shared use of soldering supplies, etc. CLOSED - CLASS FULL

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