Master the Jewelry Flex Shaft: Volume 2 Online Workshop with Andy Cooperman

Description

Metalsmith Andy Cooperman continues to take you beyond the traditional uses of the flex shaft machine in this workshop, Volume 2, based on his popular video. You’ll explore the flex shaft inside and out and discover Andy’s top three must-have handpieces for the studio. Get ready to learn unique ways to use a hammer handpiece, how to make your own pit pounders to clean up your work, how to use your flex shaft as a lathe, and more!

Lesson Breakdown:

Introduction:

• Meet Andy Cooperman
• Andy’s Top 5 Tips
• Tools and Materials

Hand Pieces, Tips & Tricks:

• Hammer Handpiece
• Inside the Flex Shaft
• Pit Pounder
• Lathe

Workshop Includes:
Discussion board & Gallery: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the course. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, express your inspirations, and share images of your work.

Notes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you with your work and the course content. Only you will be able to see your notes.

Optional Quizzes: Short optional quizzes to test your knowledge as you progress through the lessons.

Run time: ~ 40 min

About the Instructor

Metalsmith, educator, and writer Andy Cooperman works from his Seattle studio where he builds jewelry and objects for exhibitions and private clients. His work and writings have appeared in blogs, magazines and books, including Humor in Craft, Art Jewelry Today (I, II & III) and The Penland Book of Jewelry. His work is held in private and public collections, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Central College in Pella Iowa, and the Tacoma Art Museum.