Fall and Winter:
Fall: October 16 - December 16 (8 weeks)
Winter: January 8 - March 2 (8 weeks)
Pearl Stringing & Knotting with Tracey Roedl
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Create your own freshwater cultured pearl bracelet with a sterling silver clasp! Students will learn the proper technique of pearl stringing and knotting using sterling french wire, diamond drill bits, and silk cord. You can also use this technique to repair any broken strands you might have. All materials are included.
Images on Enamel with Nancy Costello
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Include cool graphics on your enameled jewelry for a more contemporary look! In this workshop, we will fire opaque enamels with decals. Students will walk away with a unique one-of-a-kind enameled pendant and/or pair of earrings. No experience is necessary. Select your imagery from a wide selection of decals. Enamels, decals, and metal are provided by the studio.
Textile Techniques in Metal & Enameling with Umut Demirgüç Thurman
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In this workshop, students will create a pendant by fusing glass (enamel) on nonferrous metal using their own design. The chain for this pendant will be made using textile techniques in metal. The workshop will cover basic enameling techniques (sifting, bass taille, stencil, etc.) along with several textile techniques to make the chain (knitting, crocheting, and braiding). Additional techniques, such as embedding synthetic stones in enamel, will be covered based on student interest and available time.
Members $300; Non-Members $350 (February 8 and February 9)
RegisterSteel Jewelry & Laser Cutting with Maia Leppo
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Virtual: Nov. 6th, 12-2pm
In-person: Dec. 14th & 15th 10-4pm
In this course for working in steel, students will explore the basics of utilizing steel sheets and wire as fundamental jewelry components, as well as simple prong settings. Basic fabrication, proper soldering, and appropriate finishing techniques for steel will all be covered to create finished jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, and brooches. This course is ideal for anyone looking to grasp the basics of steel working on a jewelry scale.
There is a part of this class a month before the workshop on Zoom to discuss and go over the capabilities and limitations of laser cutting. Students taking this session will be able to work with Maia to create designs to be laser cut prior to class. No computer skills needed, Maia will work individually with everyone making ideas come to life.
Forging Jewelry: Heavy Metal Shop with Wayne Werner
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Make a hammer-textured cuff or ting in a day while jamming out to some classic heavy metal! “DJ Devil Horns” will be spinning classic tracks while you beat on metal like it owes you money! Students will learn about forming, forging, simple soldering, and polishing. Everyone will leave with a heavy gauge bronze cuff or thick silver ring. This fast, fun, and loud intro class will have you leaving with your ears ringing & your fingers blinging!
Members $165; Non-Members $185 (March 5)
RegisterSetting Challenging Shaped Cabochons & Stone Setting Bench Tricks with Wayne Werner
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Have you ever purchased a stone and just did not know how to capture it in a traditional way? In this workshop we will explore different ways to build bezels and think outside the box. Students are encouraged to bring in cabochon stones and discuss how to access different ways to set them. We will take into account the fragility of the stones as well as finding tools that are ‘safe’ to use around them. The instructor will create a simple stone pendant with a bail as an example. Students can do the same and leave with a finished piece. Advanced students can work on their own designs, discuss options with the instructor and finish the piece on their own time. This workshop is a safe place to learn or try new things. We will be discussing challenges and learning from each other. Sterling silver bezel wire and sheet come with your tuition. Please keep your cabochon no larger than 2″x2″. Please see student material list for additional supplies.
Members $180; Non-Members $195 (March 6)
RegisterEnameled Abstractions with Nancy Costello
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Learn how to apply and fire powdered glass (enamel) using sifting and painting techniques. Each student will understand how to use both opaque and translucent colors through layering methods. You will also have access to fusing millefiori beads and lusters to add a decorative surface. Everyone will make either a pair of earrings and/or a pendant during this workshop. No experience is needed and all materials are included.
Keum-Boo with Marsha Levey Blandy
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In this workshop, we will use an ancient Korean gilding technique, Keum-boo, that applies thin sheets of gold (23.5k) to argentium for a beautiful finish. This is the perfect way to achieve using gold on your work without the expense of solid gold. Fused instead of soldered, students will make a pendant or pair of earrings. Students will learn how to apply Keum-boo on a flat using both a torch and flat top burner. Your tuition covers all gold materials and argentium to make it easy and affordable. All levels are welcome and will be successful! Those with more experience will be able to push the boundaries of their projects.
Members $200; Non-Members $225 (April 5)
RegisterInventive Silver Clay with Marthe Harwell
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Silver metal clay (also known as Precious Metal Clay) is a clay material created by mixing microscopic particles of pure silver in an organic matrix (binder) with water that can be shaped into infinite designs to create unique fine silver jewelry. Using molds and tools to create shapes and impressions, the clay is then fired at a high temperature to burn off the binder, revealing a finished fine silver product. During this workshop, we will use a variety of clay products using the appropriate tools to produce unique jewelry. If you have explored working with polymer clay and regular clay, you will be delighted to work with silver clay to create your original designs of jewelry. All materials are included with your tuition!
Members $225; Non-Members $200 (March 22)
RegisterSilver Clay & Glass Pendants with Carolyn Austin and Marthe Harwell
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In this 2-day workshop, students will learn how to make pendants using fused glass cabochons and silver clay that they create and fuse. Day 1: Students will explore how heat and gravity are used to develop round or other shaped cabochons for jewelry. Students will learn glass-cutting skills and have a wide variety of glass and glass accessories. Day 2: Students we will make their one-of-a-kind silver clay pendant using a variety of application methods to set their fused glass cabochon. Silver clay comes in both a syringe and traditional solid lump form allowing for a range of effects once fired in the kiln. All materials are included with your tuition!