MIDDLE EASTERN COILS AND FLOWERS
ZOOM, November 9 and 10, 2024
10 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
CLASS IS FULL - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Learn How to Make Coils and Flowers with Filigree Artist Milt Fischbein
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MIDDLE EASTERN COILS AND FLOWERS
Saturday and Sunday November 9 & 10
10 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
WORKSHOP FAQ
REGISTRATION LINKS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Saturday and Sunday November 9 & 10
10 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
WORKSHOP FAQ
REGISTRATION LINKS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
What will I learn in this workshop ?
Advance your skills in making filigree jewellery with Canadian Filigree Artist Milt Fischbein. Milt will teach you the fundamentals of making filigree coils and Middle Eastern style flowers. At the end of this workshop you will have created a pair of filigree teardrop earrings and a multi level 3 dimensional filigree flower pendant.
Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the creation of lace-like silver jewellery out of fine silver wires. Using very basic tools, beautiful objects are made by twisting and curling fine silver threads and soldering them into carefully crafted frames.
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to the amazing world of filigree coils and flowers. You will learn how to make sterling silver flower frames and how to fill them with teardrop coils to create traditional style Middle Eastern flower pendants and teardrop earrings.
Techniques that you will learn include
Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the creation of lace-like silver jewellery out of fine silver wires. Using very basic tools, beautiful objects are made by twisting and curling fine silver threads and soldering them into carefully crafted frames.
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to the amazing world of filigree coils and flowers. You will learn how to make sterling silver flower frames and how to fill them with teardrop coils to create traditional style Middle Eastern flower pendants and teardrop earrings.
Techniques that you will learn include
- Refresher on how to make fine silver filigree wire
- Refresher on Filigree soldering with paste solder
- Design basics for making filigree flowers
- How to select the appropriate tools for making filigree coils and flowers
- How to create a variety of coil shapes; circle, teardrop, leaf etc
- How to create multi petal frames
- How to create 3 dimensional filigree flowers
- How to modify your paste solder for making coils and flowers
- Incorporating bezel set cabochon stones in your filigree jewellery
What tools will I need ?
A partial list of tools required follows. A full detailed list with searchable links will be emailed to you after registration
- Flex Shaft with a #30 Hand Piece
- Torch / Soldering Area with good ventilation
- Rolling Mill (See notes on participating without a rolling mill)
- Ceramic Honeycomb Soldering Block
- Soldering Tweezers
- Pickle Pot
- Flush Cutter
- Digital Caliper
- Steel Bench Block
- Ring Mandrel
- Plastic or Rawhide Mallet
- Chain Nose Pliers
- Stainless Steel Binding Wire
- Ruler
I don’t own a rolling mill, what should I do ?
A number of filigree materials need to be rolled.
If you do not own a rolling mill, you have a couple of options:
If you do not own a rolling mill, you have a couple of options:
- Pre roll your silver and make your filigree wire in advance of the workshop
- Purchase a material kit which contains all of the workshop materials including pre-rolled silver and filigree wire
What materials and Supplies will I need ?
A partial list of materials and supplies required follows. A more detailed list with searchable links will be emailed to you after registration
- Paste Solder
- Fine Silver wire 26 Ga
- Fine Silver wire 20 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire 16 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire 18 Ga
- Jump Rings 20 Ga 4.6 mm OD (3)
- Bezel Cup Round 10 mm Fine or Sterling Silver
How do I purchase a Material Kit ? sorry sale of material kits is now closed
If you prefer not to purchase and roll your own silver, you may purchase a material kit which will contain all of the silver you will need to complete the workshop as well as filigree wire hand made by Milt Fischbein
You can purchase the material kit when you register for the class
All materials will be rolled as required for the workshop so that you will not need a rolling mill
The material kit will cost $$135 CAD (about $100 USA).
You can purchase the material kit at Check Out
The material kit price includes
You can purchase the material kit when you register for the class
All materials will be rolled as required for the workshop so that you will not need a rolling mill
The material kit will cost $$135 CAD (about $100 USA).
You can purchase the material kit at Check Out
The material kit price includes
- Solder Application tool (Modified for you by Instructor)
- Copper Template for making flower project
- Copper Plate for solder application
- 4 x 30 Ga Disks, 2 each 8 mm and 6.5 mm
- Filigree Wire Instructor Prepared 26GaF0.25, 5 m
- Sterling Silver wire 18 Ga- Rolled to 18GaF0.7 not annealed 50cm
- Sterling Silver wire 20 Ga- Rolled to 20GaF0.5 not annealed 1 m
- Jump Rings 22 Ga 3.5 mm OD (5)
- Jump Rings 20 Ga 4.5 mm OD (10)
- Bezel Cup Round 6 mm Fine or Sterling Silver
- Carnelian Cabochon Stone 6 mm round
- Ground Shipping to Canada and USA.
- Paste Solder
- 26Ga Fine Silver Wire
What is an interactive online workshop and how can I benefit the most from this ?
The workshop is live and online on zoom, with Milt broadcasting from his studio in Canada
Cameras are set up at the bench pin, the soldering station and other points around the studio as required
This is not a prerecorded workshop The workshop is live and all of the demos are live
This means you can interact with the instructor and ask questions during the demos
After each demo, you will be given time to practice the demo. During this time Milt will watch you work and will provide you with feedback on your technique and help you resolve any issues you may be experiencing.
Students will set up their cellphones or other cameras so that instructor can observe students while they work and provide students with feedback in real time. During the workshop, students may also email photographs of their work in progress. Instructor will provide timely feedback.
Cameras are set up at the bench pin, the soldering station and other points around the studio as required
This is not a prerecorded workshop The workshop is live and all of the demos are live
This means you can interact with the instructor and ask questions during the demos
After each demo, you will be given time to practice the demo. During this time Milt will watch you work and will provide you with feedback on your technique and help you resolve any issues you may be experiencing.
Students will set up their cellphones or other cameras so that instructor can observe students while they work and provide students with feedback in real time. During the workshop, students may also email photographs of their work in progress. Instructor will provide timely feedback.
How does the instructor watch me work during the workshop ?
In order to have an interactive workshop with the feel of an in person workshop, the instructor needs a way to watch students work. Students will set up and log into zoom with a second device ie cellphone or other camera, so that instructor can observe students while they work and provide students with feedback in real time.
If you prefer not to set up a second device, you may also email photographs of your work in progress. The Instructor will provide you with timely feedback.
If you prefer not to set up a second device, you may also email photographs of your work in progress. The Instructor will provide you with timely feedback.
Will the workshop be recorded ?
Yes. The entire workshop will be recorded and recordings will be available for your unlimited viewing for 30 days
why are prices in canadian dollars ?
I am a Canadian based instructor. My Point of Sale provider "Square" only allows home country currency sales.
You may purchase the workshop and material kit with credit cards issued in almost any country and the credit card company will convert the Canadian dollar sale to your credit card currency. For example if you purchase the material kit with a USA credit card, your credit card company will convert the $80 CAD fee to $USA at the prevailing exchange rate. At current exchange rates you will be charged about $60 USA
You may purchase the workshop and material kit with credit cards issued in almost any country and the credit card company will convert the Canadian dollar sale to your credit card currency. For example if you purchase the material kit with a USA credit card, your credit card company will convert the $80 CAD fee to $USA at the prevailing exchange rate. At current exchange rates you will be charged about $60 USA
What is your refund policy ?
Payment is full is required at the time of registration
Early Bird Registration $400 CAD (about $300 USA) ends on June 16, 2024
Commencing June 17, Registration will be $500 CAD (about $375 USA)
You may cancel:
Early Bird Registration $400 CAD (about $300 USA) ends on June 16, 2024
Commencing June 17, Registration will be $500 CAD (about $375 USA)
You may cancel:
- with full refund up to 60 days prior to the start of the workshop
- with 50% refund up to 30 days prior to the start of the workshop
- Cancellations will not be accepted after the 30 day deadline, however, if we manage to sell your seat, then you will receive a full refund minus a $75 CAD (about $ 60 USA) cancellation fee.
WORKSHOP PREREQUISITES
This workshop is recommended for those who have taken a basic filigree workshop such as Milt's Intro to Filigree, or for those who have significant filigree experience.
WORKSHOP Prerequisites
This workshop is recommended for those who have taken a basic filigree workshop such as Milt's Intro to Filigree, or for those who have significant filigree experience.
REGISTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN FLOWERS AND COILS - CLASS IS FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED
You may register for the workshop by purchasing the workshop below using the "Register and Pay" buttons
Note that prices are in Canadian Dollars and the Square purchasing system will accept USA or Canadian or other International Credit Cards
You may register for the workshop by purchasing the workshop below using the "Register and Pay" buttons
Note that prices are in Canadian Dollars and the Square purchasing system will accept USA or Canadian or other International Credit Cards