{"product_id":"online-or-at-your-home-studio-private-beginner-intermediate-silversmith-lessons-vancouver-lower-mainland-bc","title":"ONLINE or AT YOUR HOME STUDIO Private Beginner \u0026 Intermediate Silversmith Lessons Vancouver, Lower Mainland BC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline or Private One on One \u003cbr\u003ePrivate instruction at your home studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/9904\/3536\/files\/homestudio_480x480.png?v=1696014002\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnline \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone-on-one silversmithing\u003cbr\u003eStarting at $265.00 for two 3 hour sessions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrivate one-on-one silversmithing \u003cbr\u003elessons in your studio:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStarting at $265.00 a day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting at $265 per day | up to 6-hour day \u003cbr\u003e(with a 30 minute break for lunch if I am onsite)\u003cbr\u003e(travel costs may be charged)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s tackle the projects you're stuck on, build your skills, and make your creative ideas happen. Whether you're struggling with soldering, looking for bezel alternatives, refining your sawing and polishing techniques, or curious about sand casting, we’ll work through it together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can explore new techniques, experiment with ideas, and adapt tools and setups to meet your specific needs. I especially welcome conversations around disability informed studio adaptations, accessible tools, and safe, inclusive workspaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe you’ve got a torch still in the box and don’t know where to start? I’ll walk you through setting it up safely and confidently. Need online help for soldering, online shopping for materials or choosing the angle for ventilation? We can go together in person or hop on a Zoom or WhatsApp call to sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe starting rate of $265\/day assumes you have your own supplies, tools, metal, and safety gear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot fully set up yet? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo problem, for in-person visits, some tools and materials (excluding large equipment like rolling mills) can be brought. In some cases, tools can be purchased ahead of time or entire tool kits can be supplied. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust email me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@saramontgomerydesigns.ca\"\u003einfo@saramontgomerydesigns.ca\u003c\/a\u003e and let’s figure out what works best for you. Prices increase with the amount of support, supplies and assistance needed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFo example: helping you set up a torch regulator for the first time vs setting up a filtration and fume extraction system are different skill sets and require planning, materials and additional tools. Please be clear about your interests or questions so I can let you know which bundle to purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryone is welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eESL? ASL? Disabilities? LGBTQ+? Newcomer to metal smithing or Canada? You are absolutely welcome here. 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These require travel and accommodation costs and should be booked at least 3 months in advance. Please get in touch to start a plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGroup \u0026amp; Community Classes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for small group classes at your community space or want to collaborate as a fellow metalworker,  I love co-teaching and building community through art. 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