About this class

In this special, online workshop hosted by the Craft Guild of Dallas, Victoria will demystify the technique of Russian filigree (filigrana) from the basics of traditional fabrication to the intricacies of her own ground breaking, sculptural work. Students will create several pieces of jewelry, including two pendants and a ring, using both time honored processes and Victoria’s no-fail method for learning how to achieve 3-dimensional filigree.

This workshop is both technique and project based with many in-depth, super detailed, and high resolution 4K demonstrations as well as time for Victoria to coach students on wire forming and soldering. (Second device such as a cell phone required.)

• All demonstrations and live class recordings will be available for 30 days after the final class.

• Make your own perfectly milled and twisted filigree wire* with the aid of stepped-out wire examples from Victoria.** Students will also receive enough Russian Filigree Powdered Solder for the class projects included with the wire examples 
• Discover how to use different types of frame wire to create distinct looks and how to form elegant filler wires in different styles of curves.
• Learn the secrets of nesting filler wires to achieve more interesting designs.
• Solder effectively with powdered solder to retain the elegant detail of the wirework.
• Tips for creating filigree in different combinations of gold and silver will also be explored.
• Develop your own unique voice through this exquisite technique.

Please visit the Craft Guild of Dallas’ site for more info about supplies and to register.

*Making filigree frame and filler wire requires access to a rolling mill. If that’s not an option, you can purchase both wire types pre-made from [https://victorialansford.com/product-category/jewelry-tools-supplies/tools-supplies/](https://victorialansford.com/product-category/jewelry-tools-supplies/tools-supplies/)

**Filigree Wire Example Card & sample jar of Russian Filigree Powdered Solder $30. including shipping and available separately through Victoria’s website. Instructions for ordering will be included