Argentium Ring Class with Robert Schneider, June 1st @ 2pm

Join us Saturday June 1st or June 8th (2-5pm) for our new metal-smithing class, taught by Robert Schneider. Learn how to work with argentium silver while making a unique ring of your very own for yourself or a loved one.

Argentium is a unique Sterling Silver alloy using Germanium in place of some of copper traditionally used in Sterling Silver.  The result is a vibrant white Sterling Silver that resists tarnish and fire-scale and can achieve a much greater hardness and wear resistance than traditional Sterling Silver. Argentium Sterling Silver requires different techniques to work and finish than traditional silver alloys.

Students will learn about Argentium and will either solder or fuse an Argentium ring. Students will then learn the basics of patterning and texturing their ring to produce a unique ring with individual personality. Several patterning and texturing processes will be available dependent on the skill level of the student.  Materials will be provided to complete one ring, and some extra argentium will be available in limited quantities should you wish to make more than one ring. All skill levels are welcome, and we will attempt to individualize instruction to the skill level of the student. 
Date: Sat. June 1st or Sat. June 8th, 2-5pm
For Ages: 12 to 112 years old
Cost: $35/person (all materials included)
RSVP required. Call (913) 686-6562 or email hammerspacehobby @ gmail to reserve your seat before these classes fill up. Payment due at the time of the class. See our online CALENDAR page for additional classes being offered at HammerSpace.

Make an Origami Bouquet For Mother's Day or Wedding Day at HammerSpace, This Saturday at Noon

Recent photo of flowers made in 1998 for Dalton wedding

Mother's Day is THIS Sunday, May 12th!

 Let HammerSpace help you and your family create something unique for the mom(s) in your life.
HammerSpace is holding an Origami Flowers class this Saturday, May 11th at NOON. 
All ages welcome, and everyone leaves with a bouquet of paper blooms.

For those planning a wedding, these origami flower bouquets are also a beautiful, inexpensive, and longer-lasting alternative to live flowers. We made the flowers in the photo above (and many more) for our wedding back in 1998. Besides the fading of the paper, they have help up very well over the past decade+.

There will be a wide variety of origami paper to choose from, as well as stems, and clips. You are also welcome to bring your own origami paper if you have something you really want to use for this class.

Cost: $15/person -or- per family making one bouquet
Open to all ages
All materials included
Sign up for this class by calling 913-686-6562 or email 'hammerspacehobby' at gmail.

Do you have a 'maker' mom in your life? Give her the gift of a fully stocked workshop by purchasing a HammerSpace membership gift card! Individual membership only $40/month. Family membership $60/month! 2-day Multi-passes $25 each (good for two days, two people, one project)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOMS! THANK YOU FOR 'MAKING' US! 

Encore of The Super Popular 'Intro To Silversmithing' Class This Saturday (4/27) And Much More This Week at HammerSpace!

We have a lot of classes taking place at HammerSpace in KCMO this week, and most of them still have a few seats available! We also just added the same Intro to Silversmithing class we had last weekend, since so many people missed out due to the class filling up so fast.

 

TUESDAY, April 23rd, 6-9pm:
Crochet For Female AND Male Beginners, with Tricia Gray

Cost $30/person + $10/complete starter kit

Ages: 12 & older

Learn the basics of crochet, such as chain, single crochet, double crochet, and finishing, as you make your own simple coaster. All materials included.

 

WEDNESDAY, April 24th, 6-9pm:

Advanced Air Brush Techniques

**This class is now FULL but will repeat next month**

 

FRIDAY, April 26th, 7-10pm:

Lady-Maker's Night: Introduction To Your Grandmother's Jewelry

Cost: $15/person

For ages: 21 & older

Learn how to identify the true valuables amongst your box(s) of costume jewelry, fine jewelry, buttons, etc acquired over the years. Bring some of your most mysterious pieces (no limit) to have them unofficially appraised by the instructor. You will leave this event with knowledge that will make estate sale shopping even MORE fun! Food and drink provided.

 

SATURDAY, April 27th, Noon-3pm:

Intro To Silversmithing: Make a Silver Band Ring
Cost $25/person
Age: 14 & older

Learn how to solder and shape silver into a simple band ring, as you learn about the torches and tools to get started in jewelry making. Everyone leaves with a finished silver ring. All materials included.

 

To sign up for these or any HammerSpace classes, call (913) 686-6562 or email your request to hammerspacehobby at gmail. For more class listings, check the CALENDAR page of our website.

 

See you at HammerSpace!

Power out in part of Brookside

So.....power is out in our neighborhood. 

So....

Go home.  Play with your kids. Walk a dog. Read a book.

No power tools for you!

Nothing to see here.

No way to let you in.

Happy Sunday.

Table top sand casting with moon sand

I am so impressed with our students. We all had fun making pewter medallions and pendants and buttons and ankhs... Oh my.

Crafty Egg-Dying Class THIS Satuday, Noon-3pm at HammerSpace. Bring the whole family!

Happy Spring, Kansas City!

Bring the whole family to HammerSpace this Saturday, March 30th (12-3pm) to learn a beautifully simple egg-dying technique using silk ties and scarves. Choose from the silk ties and scarves provided, or bring some of your own to use or to share with others. Eggs, silk cloth, and all other supplies included.

During this class, we will be running the in-house EGGBOT CNC egg decorator, which you can also try out while you're there. 

Non-member cost - $15 per dozen eggs
Member cost - $10 per dozen eggs
ALL AGES WELCOME

Please RSVP in advance. Call (913)686-6562 or email hammerspacehobby at our gmail address to sign up. Payment due on the day of the class (cash, check, debit & credit accepted).

Hopefully the weather will be acting more Spring-like by this weekend!