Class review by Miranda Ackerley:
This was the greatest class and instructor EVER!
I went into this class thinking it would be very tedious, something fun
to try, probably make something cool, but not anything I would try
again. My main objective was to learn about soldering without having to
invest money in tools/materials I might never use again.
Dave is a great teacher. The class was non stop education. It was a
lot of info on selling, techniques, tips, etc. Never did I feel rushed
or bogged down. Dave took a great amount of time individually helping
each of us. Answering even unrelated questions. He showed us ways to
make silver smithing fast (big fan) and profitable.
I completed 2 projects, and felt confident enough to help a couple
other students a bit. I am in awe of my projects, and although they are
not my usual aesthetic, I love them, and will now set up a space to do
more pieces, combining the techniques I learned with some enameling
techniques.
I can't rave about Dave enough. He is so organized, calm, patient
and funny. He is safety concious and critiques your work by teaching
you what you could do better. He makes you feel confident in what you
are doing.
If you get the chance, take his class. I can't wait for the advanced
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