Laser Welding for Jewellers with Freeform Fabrications

Description

2026 AM session 9:30- 12:30pm 2026 PM session 1-4pm Come learn with the Freeform Fabrication Team. This is a unique opportunity to try out what a laser welder can offer you and your workflow. This workshop is designed to help you learn techniques and open your mind to laser welding. Come learn from experts in the field and find out why a professional workshop is rarely without a laser welder these days. During the workshop, our experienced instructors from Freeform Fabriations will cover a range of topics, including laser welding basics and advanced techniques. You will have a chance to work hands-on with the equipment and receive personalised instruction and guidance from our experts. You will be guided through the different output settings for various methods to assist in the manufacturing and repair of jewellery where soldering may not be an option. You will have the opportunity to practice repairing jewellery in silver, gold and platinum, working around stones, porosity repair and more. Freeform Fabrication is facilitating this workshop and supplying the laser welding machines for this workshop, so you will be able to experience and practice on the DaDo and a larger unit. The DaDo laser welder complements traditional methods in the workshop and in many cases has many advantages, primarily its small size and small price making it an attractive alternative. PRICE: £25 / per person SKILLS LEVEL: EASY There are two sessions please indicate on enrollment form if you prefer AM or PM and we will try to accomodate you. 2026 FEB AM session 9:30- 12:30pm 2026 FEB PM session 1-4pm Who is this class suitable for? Intermediate/ Advanced level students to professional jewellers who want to see the capabilities and techniques of a Dado Laser Welder. What will I make? You'll work hands on with the machine experimenting and exploring different applications and materials. The team encourage you to bring along some projects to try out such as re-tipping, ring sizing, jump & bolt ring securing, porosity repair, working around stones, chain repair or watch repairs. Bring along items in the style you like to work in and the materials you use every day to see what a laser welder can do for you.  What will I learn? You'll learn how to use the Dado laser welder in your workshop practice. You'll learn how to operate and maintain the machine, how to choose the right settings and welding wire for different applications and projects and how to prepare pieces for welding. What is included? All tools and equipment are provided.  We will have jump rings, chain, and sheet metal to complete some simple experiments and welds. Please bring your own projects and challenges to test out how the laser works for what you do. More details will be emailed 1 week before the class. By booking you agree to our Terms and Conditons

What's included in the price?

What is included? All tools and equipment are provided.  We will have jump rings, chain, and sheet metal to complete some simple experiments and welds. Please bring your own projects and challenges to test out how the laser works for what you do.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Rachel Hearne Jewellery School

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Rachel Hearne has been a designer goldsmith jeweller for over 25 years and has exhibited both nationally and internationally. She offers one to one tuition and specialist workshop classes from her purpose built fully equipt studio Rachel Hearne Jewellery School in Lancaster UK. The school hosts international guest instructors offering a variety of courses for the goldsmith and hobbyist alike. She was lecturer of Jewellery and Silversmithing Nelson and Colne College, Cumbria Adult Learning and Lancashire Adult Learning teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced students for over 14 years giving her experience in teaching all abilites and ages.