{"product_id":"secret-garden-mixed-metal-rings-with-carrie-story-7-31-26-in-person-and-online","title":"Secret Garden: Mixed-Metal Rings with Carrie Story 7-31-26 In Person and Online","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eSecret Garden: Mixed-Metal Rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eDate: Friday July 31st, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eTime: 9am-12noon EST  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eAbout the Class: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eDitch the delicate and forge your own organic, mixed-metal statement piece rooted in classic botanical elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eUnearth the secrets of combining contrasting metals in this immersive, half-day class. Students will work with sleek sterling silver wire and pre-made, richly textured bronze and copper botanical components to design a striking, bypass-style ring reminiscent of an overgrown, enchanted garden. We will dive straight into fundamental metalsmithing techniques, starting with the mathematics of sizing, measuring, and cutting your wire. From there, you’ll master manipulating the metal using a mandrel, utilizing annealing techniques to soften the metal when necessary, and filing it to a flawless finish. Finally, you’ll learn the art of soldering mixed metals, pickling, and high-shine polishing to make those metallic contrasts pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXO26371731 BCX4\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"2\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eHow to accurately measure, calculate, and cut sterling silver wire for custom ring sizing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"2\" role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"2\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eTechniques for shaping, wrapping, and trueing a bypass ring shank on a steel mandrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"3\" role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"2\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eThe theory and practice of annealing to restore malleability to work-hardened metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"4\" role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"2\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003ePrecision filing and joint preparation to ensure seamless connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"5\" role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"2\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eMulti-metal soldering strategies to securely fuse bronze and copper components to a sterling silver base without melting your details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"6\" role=\"listitem\" data-aria-level=\"2\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eTraditional finishing steps, including pickling and polishing for a professional, high-contrast look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eWhy You Should Take This Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eIf you’ve ever wanted to break away from standard, single-metal jewelry and add a rich, multi-dimensional contrast to your work, this class is your perfect gateway. In just half a day, you will demystify the torch and the soldering block, walking away with a finished, high-quality ring that looks like it was plucked from an upscale artisan boutique. It’s an intensely satisfying, beautifully paced session that delivers maximum creative payoff and foundational skills you can instantly apply to future bench work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eThis course is perfect for absolute beginners with zero torch experience, yet offers a fun, fast, and refreshing project for advanced students looking to play with pre-made mixed-metal components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX4 SCXO26371731\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eYour instructor, Carrie Story, is a renowned metal clay artist, inventor, and manufacturer, celebrated for her innovative designs and approachable teaching style. With a passion for empowering artists, Carrie brings a friendly, engaging energy to the classroom, drawing inspiration from 1990s-inspired edgy design to help students liberate their creativity and achieve stunning results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eIMPORTANT INFORMATION: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eKit Materials: Each student will receive 2 components \u0026amp; 6\" of soldering wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eIn Person:  Students will receive their kits in the classroom. You do not need to bring any materials or supplies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003eOnline: Your kit will be mailed upon registration. REQUIRED TOOLS: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/medium-silver-solder-wire-22-gauge?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=80c6a8974\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO3806964 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO3806964 BCX4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/medium-silver-solder-wire-22-gauge?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=80c6a8974\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003emedium \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/easy-silver-solder-wire-22-ga?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=80c6a8974\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eeasy solder wire\u003c\/a\u003e, flux, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/yurina-pickle-safe-pickling-solution?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1a9a3e1b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003epickle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/products\/firepoint-creator-tool?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=a9c971a06\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003etorch\u003c\/a\u003e, solderite, soldering tweezers, metal file, jewelers saw, millimeter ruler, steel ring mandrel, ring sizer, mallet, polishing equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO3806964 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO26371731 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO26371731 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO3806964 BCX4\"\u003eSelect your preference when ordering in comments (Bee \u0026amp; Flower OR Flower \u0026amp; Leaf) components. If left blank items will be pre-selected for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clay Revolution","offers":[{"title":"In Person","offer_id":42438912573522,"sku":"EDU07-31-26IP","price":157.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Online","offer_id":42438912606290,"sku":"EDU07-31-26O","price":164.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Online No Kit","offer_id":42438912639058,"sku":"EDU07-31-26ONK","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/1905\/8514\/files\/Ring2.png?v=1780924716","url":"https:\/\/clayrevolution.com\/ja\/products\/secret-garden-mixed-metal-rings-with-carrie-story-7-31-26-in-person-and-online","provider":"Clay Revolution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}