Elsa Grivas

Jewelry Fabrication Instructor and Current Board Member

Beginning Fabrication students will learn basic technique and use of tools for creating their own jewelry with detailed step by step demonstrations, followed by lots of hands on practice time. Skills covered will include sawing, filing, drilling, doming, forging, forming, surface textures, soldering, and bezel set stones. This beginning class will include a forged bracelet, a textured pendant, and a ring with a cabochon stone setting. Students advance at their own pace; instruction is individualized as you progress. Students will be given a supply list of tools and materials to purchase to complete projects on the first day of class. You will NOT need any tools or supplies for the first class. $15.00 supply fee for beginners paid to instructor during first class. This class is held in metal studio B.

A Little About Elsa:

I have been metalsmithing for nearly 20 years. My specializations are earring and bracelet fabrication, chasing and repousse, enameling, and wire jewelry.

I use a hands-on approach when teaching. I explain the process, demonstrate the process and then support the student as they try the process on their own.