Metalcyberspace – Contemporary Jewellery Design + Modern Studio Jewelry

MJSA Trade Show for Jewelry Making Presents Swarovski Workshops by Nick Regine and Leigh Alsfeld

Rhode Island Convention Center, Downtown Providence
October 10 & 11, 2007

Online registration at http://www.mjsa.org

All workshops are FREE and will take place at the Swarovski Training Area on the show floor.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Soldering Made Simple

This hands-on seminar will explore the basics of soldering brass and white metal castings.  Various types of solder and flux with different applications will also be discussed, and participants will learn proper soldering techniques to ensure a high-quality end product.

2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Gluing of Crystal Stones

This hands-on seminar will focus of the proper techniques required to glue Swarovski crystal stones to ensure high-quality end products. Participants will experiment with various types of materials, such as wood, glass, fabric, and metals, and will learn the proper types of glue and techniques to be used in each case. 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Pearl Knotting

This hands-on seminar will focus on the proper technique of pearl knotting to ensure high-quality end products using the Tri-Cord Knotter tool. Participants will experiment with various tools and Swarovski Crystal Pearls to create a beautiful, hand-knotted jewelry pieces.