August 12
guest instructor

Cable Spinning
with Priscilla Fritsch
call 770-851-3100 or
click above for details
Japanese Patina Workshop     Jewelry Making Classes
Decatur GA
Class full/  email me for wait list

2 day workshop
June 9 and 10

Japanese-style Patinas
$225, plus $25 materials fee
includes copper, etching supplies, chemistry

Saturday June 9, 10:30 - 4:30 (bring your lunch)
Sunday June 10, 12:30 - 4:30

in my Decatur/ Oakhurst Studio
maximum 6 students
Japanese-Style Patinas
2 day workshop

  • Cleaning and surface preparation
  • Texturing options
Scribe, Fold forming, Roller Printing
  • Hands on - Etching
  • Daikon Radish pack
  • Base Patinas
Su Tan Pan, Niage
  • Top Patinas-
formulas and application methods
Brush on- 4 formulas
Moist pack, Fume
  • Discuss Shakudo and Shibuichi
  • Demo -
Liver of Sulfur on Silver,
Including spectral colors
Red oxidation on Copper
  • Pattern development
  • Sealing options
  • Planning your production
  • Demo -
Cold connections:
Tabs, Rivets, Pop up prongs

To Register
with a check or credit card
send me an email
or call 404-259-6557

Class full/  email me for wait list


A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. Classes are small, and often fill quickly.
Act now to avoid sadness.
Suitable for all experience levels
All tools and materials provided
Please wear work clothes, or apron
Bring optivisors if needed

This workshop takes place in my Decatur Studio. 511 Adams St, 30030

The maximum class size is 6

Please park on the street, take care not to block neighbor's driveways, or mail boxes.
The studio is located behind the house, walk through the carport to see it.
more Workshops- 2012

July 21 and 22
lost wax casting Part A

Gem Settings in Wax
$200, includes materials
details coming soon



Japanese-Style Patina Workshop
This workshop is a combination of hands-on activities and demos that teach effective patina methods. The goal is to produce durable, jewelry-quality colorations on metal. The methods used in this class are low toxicity, and yield glossy or semi gloss surfaces that tolerate handling and wear.

The primary approach demonstrated and discussed is based on Japanese traditions including the use of daikon radish for preparation and laying down a base patina prior to the application of additional chemistry to produce a range of effects. However, Western-style chemistry is also included. The methods taught can be applied to all patina applications.

To assure successful patina development, students will learn proper cleaning and texturing methods.
Prior to applying the patina formulas students will etch their samples using a renewable, environmentally considerate mordant.

Traditional Japanese formulas such as Rokusho, as well as contemporary western formulas are used and discussed. In addition to applying chemistry with brushes, other methods will be shown such as fuming and packing.
Students will work with copper; silver, brass, and the traditional Japanese alloys Shakudo and Shibuichi will be shown.
Methods for using patinaed metals in jewelry design, and finishing options are demonstrated.



August 18
lost wax casting Part B

Finish and Setting
$140, and $15 materials fee
details coming soon