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| William Holland Workshop |
| Silversmithing, Filigree | |
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Shannon Stafford 706-681-5782 |
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Shannon Stafford and Paige Warrick are sisters, living in Columbus, Ga. They share a studio with their mother and produce silver jewelry in various styles, but truly excel in their beautiful filigree work. Shannon is a relative new comer to the art of jewelry making. She started with a chainmaille class at William Holland in 2007 and found out that she had a natural talent for looking at a weave and understanding how it went together. She continued her education in her newfound passion with lapidary, cold connection and several silversmithing classes at William Holland. She became fascinated with filigree after purchasing Victoria Lansford’s video on the subject. She has since taken several classes with Victoria Lansford at the Spruill Center in Atlanta, GA. Shannon produces large, bold and complicated pieces that make an impression, even from across the room. She teaches chainmaille and wire wrapping at the Britt David Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, GA and is a member of the Georgia Goldsmith Guild. CLASS DESCRIPTION In this class you will learn the basic techniques of Russian and Yemenite styles of filigree. Your first three projects will teach how to make the filigree from 24g fine silver wire, frame construction and various soldering techniques. After the first three projects, students may design their own or choose patterns bases on examples of finished work by the instructors. Students may spend $200 - $250 depending on the price of silver at the time. If you wish to bring your own 18g and 16g square sterling wire, 24g fine silver wire, and your own tools, you may do so. CLASS FEE - The class fee is $70.00 and includes powder and sheet solder, flux, polishing wheels and handouts. Maximum Number of Students: 6 Pre-requisite: Prior knowledge of soldering and fabrication is a must. SAFETY: All students must have safety glasses or some form of eye protection. An Optivisor is strongly recommended. Students with long hair must be prepared to keep it pinned up or tied in the back. All necessary tools will be furnished. |
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