Copper Halloween Necklace or Ornament

Name: Copper Halloween Necklace or Ornament
Start: 2025-10-10T10:00:00-06:00
Location: 2371 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT, United States, Utah 84404

Schedule

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

2371 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT, United States, Utah 84404 | Ogden, UT

Welcome Ghosts, Witches and Jack o’Lanterns! It is that time of year when creatives get a little spooky.
What:
Participants will make a copper witch, ghost or jack o’lantern necklace or ornament out of copper with brass accents. Participants will learn how to cut, file, texture and solder metal. Options will include stamping a word or date if desired. All materials and tools will be provided. No experience required.
We will provide all the necessary supplies, including copper, brass accents, tools, and instructions. No experience is necessary, so everyone is welcome.
Here’s what to expect:
We’ll start using shears, hammers and shaping tools to create your jewelry necklace or ornament.
Once your piece is shaped, we’ll use sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges.
Then we will solder a brass accents if desired.
Finally, we’ll polish your necklace or ornament to a beautiful shine.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful and unique copper necklace or ornament or simply display it as a work of art.
Cost:
$39 per person which includes everything you will need for the class
Ages:
15+. Younger kids can attend if accompanied by an adult.
When:
Fri, Oct 10 at 10am
Where:
Classes are taught at The Local Artisan Collective, located at 2371 Kiesel Ave in down town Ogden, just a little south of the Megaplex.
How To Register And Cancelation Policy:
You can register for the class at our shop or online below. No refunds for canceling less than 7 days before the class begins
Call/text 801-686-5351 for more information.
About The Instructor:
This class will be taught by Rene Venegas, a 16th generation silversmith. His family was one of the first to arrive from Spain to the Americas. His ancestor, Felipe Venegas, was the silversmith for the early cathedrals in the Dominican Republic and stamped the first European coins in the New World. He has been teaching jewelry and silversmithing classes at Weber State for 15 years. In addition, he has been featured in The Standard Examiner, The Signpost, KUTV Inside the Story, FOX13 Good Morning Utah, The Salt Project and KTVX Good Things Utah.