2022 FILIGREE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

  • ​Filigree Rings and Other Things -  July 18 - 22 - In Person at Summer Series Red Deer University Alberta Canada
  • ​Corrugated Filigree Techniques - August 28, 2022,  Online
  • Filigree Rings - Registration Now Open - Sept 10 & 11   Online and Hosted by Silvera Jewelry School
  • Introduction to Filigree Jewellery - Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2,  Online and Hosted by Danaca Design School​
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New - Online mentoring available, $75 Cad/hr for One to One Zoom mentoring
If you would like me to teach a workshop at your studio, school, club etc, please contact me through one of the contact forms on this website, or click here.

Filigree Rings and Other Things

In Person one Week Workshop
Red Deer College, Red Deer Alberta

JULY 18 - 22,  2022

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Note - 11/12 seats are sold
​ie only one spot left
​For more info or to register
Series Summer Arts School
Red Deer Polytechnic
In this workshop you will learn the basics of filigree and will create this pendant or a similar one of your own design.  You will learn how to prepare fine silver filigree wire and sterling silver frames and how to solder them together to create beautiful filigree jewellery.  You will also learn how to make a filigree bail.  Soldering with both powder and paste solder will be demonstrated.​​

Corrugated (Zig Zag) Filigree Techniques

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Sunday August 28, 2022
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Mountain Time

Instructor :     Milt Fischbein
Length :          About 3.5 hours
Cost:               $99 Canadian (About $ 80 USA)
Date:              Sunday August 28, 2022
Time:             2:30 - 6:00 PM Mountain Time
Class Size :   15 Maximum
Delivery Platform : ZOOM

This is an interactive workshop.  Milt will be doing  live demos.  After each demo you will have time to do the exercises in your studio while Milt watches you and gives you pointers and feedback on your work.
Incorporating corrugated filigree elements into your filigree designs is a great way to enhance your designs and differentiate yourself as a filigree artist.
In this workshop you will:
  • Learn about specialty tools for corrugating your filigree wire including how to make a simple Corrugation tool.
  • Learn how to make corrugated (Zig Zag) filigree wire
  • Learn  how to incorporate corrugated filigree wire into your filigree designs
  • See demonstrations on how to use corrugated filigree wire in three different types of designs using both coiled corrugated filigree wire and straight corrugated filigree wire

FILIGREE RINGS

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Silvera Jewelry School, Berkeley CA

Saturday Sept 10;    10 am – 5 pm  Pacific Time
Sunday    Sept 11;    10 am – 5 pm​  Pacific Time

For more info or to register,
​visit Silvera at
https://www.silverajewelry.com/​
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to the amazing world of filigree rings. You will learn how to make three different styles of filigree rings.
Note that previous filigree experience is required ie you must know how to make your own filigree wire and must be comfortable using a jewellery torch.

Introduction to Filigree Jewellery 

HYBRID WORKSHOP
Run both Online and
In Danaca Design's Studio
Hosted by Danaca Design Seattle Washington

 Friday Sept 30           6 pm -9 pm  Pacific Time
Saturday Oct 1          10 am - 5 pm  Pacific Time
Sunday Oct 2            10 am - 5 pm  Pacific​ Time

For more info or to register,
Contact Danaca Design
​
In this workshop you will learn the basics of filigree and will create this pendant or a similar one of your own design.  You will learn how to prepare fine silver filigree wire and sterling silver frames and how to solder them together to create beautiful filigree jewellery.  You will also learn how to make a filigree bail.  Soldering with both powder and paste solder will be demonstrated.​​

2021 PAST WORKSHOPS / CLASSES

My friend and mentor, Victoria Lansford and I, along with Metalwerx, have pulled together a wonderful and unique offering of three filigree workshops in a row, designed to take you from beginner to advanced over a three month period.
My Introduction to Filigree Workshop (or Victoria's previously offered Russian Filigree Workshop) is the first stepping stone on this journey and is the prerequisite to taking Victoria's 3-D Filigree Workshop or my Filigree Coils and Middle Eastern Flowers Workshop. 
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To register or for more details on Introduction to Filigree Jewellery and Filigree Coils and Middle Eastern Flowers visit the Metalwerx website, by clicking here. 
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More details on Victoria's 3-D Filigree Workshop can be found on her website ​https://victorialansford.com/workshops/ 

Introduction to Filigree Jewellery 

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Danaca Design Seattle Washington
Registration Closed

 Friday December 10         6 pm -9 pm  Pacific Time
Saturday December 11      10 am - 5 pm  Pacific Time
Sunday December 12        10 am - 5 pm  Pacific​ Time

For more info or to register,
Contact Danaca Design
​
In this workshop you will learn the basics of filigree and will create this pendant or a similar one of your own design.  You will learn how to prepare fine silver filigree wire and sterling silver frames and how to solder them together to create beautiful filigree jewellery.  You will also learn how to make a filigree bail.  Soldering with both powder and paste solder will be demonstrated.​​

NEW WORKSHOP
Hinged Filigree Cuffs 
NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Silvera Jewelry School, Berkeley CA

​Sat November 6             10 am – 5 pm  Pacific Time
Sunday November 7        10 am – 5 pm  Pacific Time

For more info or to register,
​visit Silvera at
https://www.silverajewelry.com/classes/w/ID/670/eventID/5597/details.asp​​

​PLEASE NOTE
A ROLLING MILL IS REQUIRED FOR THIS WORKSHOP
AND
THERE WILL BE NO MATERIAL KIT

IF YOU DO NOT OWN A ROLLING MILL THERE ARE A COUPLE OF OPTIONS:

If you have access to a rolling mill you can pre-roll the required materials prior to the workshop
or
​You can order pre rolled materials directly from me

PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to techniques for making hinged filigree cuff bracelets and we will work together to create a hinged filigree cuff.  You will learn the basics of filigree cuff design so that you can design and fabricate your own filigree cuffs.
 
Techniques that you will learn include
  • Design basics for making hinged filigree cuffs
  • How to make filigree style hinges, using techniques that apply to regular tube hinges as well, including making knuckle style hinges and hinge pins and riveting the hinge pins.
  • Correct types of filigree wire, and frame wire to use to make hinged cuffs
  • How to incorporate faceted gemstones and cabochon stones into your cuff designs
  • An overview applying these skills to non hinged filigree cuff bracelets

Corrugated (Zig Zag) Filigree Techniques

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Sunday October 17, 2021
10 AM - 1:30 PM Mountain Time
Registration is Closed

Instructor :     Milt Fischbein
Length :          About 3.5 hours
Cost:               $95 Canadian (About $ 75 USA)
Date:              Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Time:             10 AM - 1:30 PM Mountain Time
Class Size :   15 Maximum
Delivery Platform : ZOOM

This is an interactive workshop.  Milt will be doing  live demos.  After each demo you will have time to do the exercises in your studio while Milt watches you and gives you pointers and feedback on your work.
Incorporating corrugated filigree elements into your filigree designs is a great way to enhance your designs and differentiate yourself as a filigree artist.
In this workshop you will:
  • Learn about specialty tools for corrugating your filigree wire
  • Learn how to make corrugated (Zig Zag) filigree wire
  • Learn  how to incorporate corrugated filigree wire into your filigree designs
  • See demonstrations on how to use corrugated filigree wire in two different types of designs using both coiled corrugated filigree wire and straight corrugated filigree wire

Middle Eastern Filigree Flowers and Coils

In Person one Week Workshop
Red Deer College, Red Deer Alberta

JULY 5 - 9,  2021

For more info or to register
Series Summer Arts School
Red Deer College
In this workshop you will learn the basics of making filigree and will then move on to making exquisite Middle Eastern style filigree coils and flowers.  We will make 3 different projects
  • Filigree Leaf
  • Filigree Teardrop Earrings
  • Filigree Flower Pendant
We will also learn the basics of making a filigree ball
 Topics and demonstrations will include; preparation of fine silver filigree wire, construction of flower frames, filigree soldering, traditional filigree wire shapes, making a filigree bail, making soldering with both powder and paste solder. 

Middle Eastern Filigree Flowers and Coils

Online Interactive Workshop
Hosted by Metalwerx 

June 26 and June 27
10 am - 6 pm Eastern Time

For more info or to register,
​visit Metalwerx at
​www.metalwerx.com​
In this workshop you will learn the basics of making filigree and will then move on to making exquisite Middle Eastern style filigree coils and flowers.  We will make 2 different projects
  • Filigree Teardrop Earrings
  • Filigree Flower Pendant
We will also learn the basics of making a filigree ball
 Topics and demonstrations will include; preparation of fine silver filigree wire, construction of flower frames, filigree soldering, traditional filigree wire shapes, making a filigree bail, making soldering with both powder and paste solder. 

Introduction to Filigree Jewellery 

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Metalwerx 

Five Evenings in May​
Monday May 10        6 pm -9 pm  Eastern Time
Tuesday May 11        6 pm -9 pm  Eastern Time
Thursday May 13      6 pm -9 pm  Eastern Time
Monday May 17         6 pm -9 pm  Eastern Time
Tuesday May 18        6 pm -9 pm  Eastern Time

For more info or to register,
​visit Metalwerx at
​www.metalwerx.com​
In this workshop you will learn the basics of filigree and will create this pendant or a similar one of your own design.  You will learn how to prepare fine silver filigree wire and sterling silver frames and how to solder them together to create beautiful filigree jewellery.  You will also learn how to make a filigree bail.  Soldering with both powder and paste solder will be demonstrated.​​

Introduction to Filigree Jewellery 

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Silvera Jewelry School, Berkeley CA

​Sat April 10             10 am – 5 pm  Pacific Time
Sunday April 11        10 am – 1 pm  Pacific Time
Sat April 17             10 am – 1 pm  Pacific Time
Sunday April 18        10 am – 1 pm  Pacific Time

For more info or to register,
​visit Silvera at
https://www.silverajewelry.com/​
In this workshop you will learn the basics of filigree and will create this pendant or a similar one of your own design.  You will learn how to prepare fine silver filigree wire and sterling silver frames and how to solder them together to create beautiful filigree jewellery.  You will also learn how to make a filigree bail.  Soldering with both powder and paste solder will be demonstrated.​​

FREE Jewellery Talk
The Ancient Art of Filigree

Free Zoom Jewellery Talk
Hosted by Silvera Jewelry School, Berkeley CA

Sunday    March 7;    11 am – 12:30 pm​  Pacific Time

For more info or to register,
​visit Silvera at
https://www.silverajewelry.com/​
 Join us for a FREE talk by Milt Fischbein, Filigree Artist and Educator.  Milt will talk about the history of filigree jewellery and how he got interested in making filigree.  He will explain the process for making filigree jewellery and will do a few demonstrations on how filigree was made before we had modern conveniences such as flex shafts and electricity. He will also show us some intricate filigree pieces of his own work and from his personal filigree collection.

Introduction to Filigree Jewellery 

Online Interactive Zoom Workshop
Hosted by Metalwerx, Waltham Maine

January 25 - January 29  2021  (15 hrs)
​Monday Jan 25            10 am – 4 pm  Eastern Time
Wednesday Jan 27      10 am – 4 pm  Eastern Time
Friday Jan 29              10 am – 4 pm​  Eastern Time
No Class on Jan 26 or Jan 28

For more info or to register,
​visit Metalwerx at
​www.metalwerx.com
In this workshop you will learn the basics of filigree and will create this pendant or a similar one of your own design.  You will learn how to prepare fine silver filigree wire and sterling silver frames and how to solder them together to create beautiful filigree jewellery.  You will also learn how to make a filigree bail.  Soldering with both powder and paste solder will be demonstrated.​​
Caricature of me teaching a class drawn by Gerry Rasmussen