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SUMMARY:Basic Tool Skills
DESCRIPTION:Our Basic Tool Skill Class is the first of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.\n\nIn this class you will learn about the studio tools and safety\, how to use pliers\, hammers and anvils to texture\, form and assemble jewelry.\n\nAll tools and materials will be provided.\nNo experience necessary and this will complete all the pre-requisites that will be needed in future advanced classes.\nYou will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety\nClass date -April 15\, 2026Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $100\n\n\nCancellation Policy:  Cancellations  up to 1 week before the date will be refunded or transferred to a different date.  Within a week we will work with you to fill the seat but do not guarantee a refund.
URL:https://thesterlingbutterfly.com/workshop-class/basic-tool-skills-5/
LOCATION:The Sterling Butterfly\, 96 E Morgan St\, Martinsville\, IN\, 46151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Pre-requisite
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SUMMARY:Soldering Skills
DESCRIPTION:Our Soldering Skills Class is one of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.\nIn this class you will learn about the torch and safety\, best practices and different ways to solder and practice to get good at heat recognition. You will leave with a link bracelet.\nAll tools and materials will be provided.\nNo experience necessary\n\nYou will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety\nClass date -May 5\, 2026Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation policy: You can cancel for a refund up to 1 week before class. After that we will work with you to fill the seat but a refund is not guaranteed.
URL:https://thesterlingbutterfly.com/workshop-class/soldering-skills-7/
LOCATION:The Sterling Butterfly\, 96 E Morgan St\, Martinsville\, IN\, 46151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Pre-requisite
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SUMMARY:Jewelry Skills Intensive - May 16 & 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Jewelry Basics Class is a 2 day session from 9-5 on a Saturday and Sunday. It is an intensive session of the 4 skill sets that will be pre-requisites for some of our more advanced classes. We will also offer the 4 classes individually at different times\, if that works better for you. \nYou will learn: \nBasic tool safety\, wire working for connecting\, texturing\, forming\, assembling\, soldering\, sawing\, piercing and how to finish your pieces for a professional look. \nAll tools and materials will be provided. \nNo experience necessary and this will complete all the pre-requisites that will be needed in future advanced classes and to participate in Open Studio times. \nYou will need to bring: \nNotebook for your notes \nMagnification/Reading glasses for close up work-this is super important\, it is necessary to see small\, fine detail \nPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety \nClass date – May 16 & 17 \nTime: 9-5 pm\, we will break an hour for lunch. You are welcome to bring your lunch or go to one of our many local restaurants near the shop. \nClass size – 6 \nCost – $450 \n\n\n\n\nLodging suggestions if needed :Brickhouse Loft – https://brickhouseloft.mydirectstay.com/… – just down the street and a lovely\, roomy boutique hotel.  We have a student discount code: SBPHD25\n\nHoliday Inn Express in Martinsville – https://www.ihg.com/…/us/en/martinsville/indmt/hoteldetail\nYou can reserve your spot here: https://square.link/u/74E3zYUF\n\nCancellation Policy – Cancellations accepted up to 1 week before the weekend. You may get a refund or switch to a different session.  Within a week we will work with you to fill your seat.
URL:https://thesterlingbutterfly.com/workshop-class/jewelry-skills-intensive-may-16-17-2026/
LOCATION:The Sterling Butterfly\, 96 E Morgan St\, Martinsville\, IN\, 46151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Pre-requisite
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SUMMARY:Sawing and Piercing Skills
DESCRIPTION:Our Sawing and Piercing Class is one of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.\n\nIn this class you will learn how to work with a jeweler’s saw by cutting some samples.  You will also learn how to pierce out a design.\nAll tools and materials will be provided.No experience necessary\nYou will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety\n\nClass date -May 26\, 2025Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $100\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy:  Cancellations  up to 1 week before the date will be refunded or transferred to a different date.  Within a week we will work with you to fill the seat but do not guarantee a refund.
URL:https://thesterlingbutterfly.com/workshop-class/sawing-and-piercing-skills-6/
LOCATION:The Sterling Butterfly\, 96 E Morgan St\, Martinsville\, IN\, 46151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Pre-requisite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260609T180000
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SUMMARY:Forging and Forming Skills
DESCRIPTION:Our Forging and Forming Class is one of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.\n\nIn this class you will learn about the hammers and how to move metal. You will learn how to form and shape metal pieces to create your desired effect. You will leave with a bangle bracelet and  one ring.\n\nAll tools and materials will be provided.No experience necessary\nYou will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety\n\nClass date – June 9\, 2025Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $100\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy:  Cancellations  up to 1 week before the date will be refunded or transferred to a different date.  Within a week we will work with you to fill the seat but do not guarantee a refund.
URL:https://thesterlingbutterfly.com/workshop-class/forging-and-forming-skills-5/
LOCATION:The Sterling Butterfly\, 96 E Morgan St\, Martinsville\, IN\, 46151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Pre-requisite
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