Session Dates:
Winter: January 6 - March 1 (8 weeks)
Spring: March 3 - April 26 (8 weeks)
Late Spring: April 28 - May 24 (4 weeks)
Mondays
No classes are currently scheduled for this day.
Tuesdays
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
Instructor:
Discover the process of creative lost wax casting to make one-of-a-kind jewelry! Utilizing this ancient technique, students will develop wearable, fun, expressive, rings and necklaces or pendants. Reductive and additive techniques in wax working, casting of found objects, investing, pouring metal, and some soldering fabrication techniques will be demonstrated during this workshop. Each student will design their own compositions as they select a few organic things (leaf, bug, branch, lace, etc..) to cast and transform into adornment giving it a new look that displays both recognizable and abstract elements. Participants in this course will leave knowing how to cast using non-ferrous metals into a creation of their own. This workshop is open to all levels. However, using a jeweler’s saw and familiarity with using a torch is helpful but not required.
Winter: Members Only, $312 (No Class on 2/11)
Class Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/18
Register
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalsmithing through instructor demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on experience with hand tools, flex shafts, and torches. Each student will learn to design, pierce, drill, solder, and set a cabochon stone. Students will work with sterling silver, brass, and copper throughout this course and projects will include making rings, pendants, and earrings.
Winter: Members Only $364 (No class on 2/11)
Class Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/18, 2/25
RegisterWednesdays
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
Instructor:
Learn the fundamentals of wire wrapping while creating your own custom pieces of Jewelry in class. We will cover stone setting, wire weaving techniques, and framing techniques. Create your own pendant, earrings, or ring.
The objective of this class is to empower students at all levels to take their wrapping to the next level. After this session you will be confident in creating custom jewelry.
Wire wrapping is a cold technique, meaning there is no heat or fusion of the metal. Stone settings are obtained purely through tension.
All you need is a bit of wire, some creativity and a smile.
Days & Times:
Level:
Intermediate to Advanced
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
Instructor:
In this class, we will review a few ways to include your unique gem into a ring, pendant, bracelet, and/or earrings. Demonstrations will cover tension setting a faceted stone, settings with a tooled edge, and back setting for a thick edge. We will develop interesting designs around your special stone to give it a contemporary look. Students must have experience with a jeweler’s saw and torch.
Thursdays
Days & Times:
Level:
Intermediate to Advanced
Location:
Studio 385-Studio J
Instructor:
In this class, we will review a few ways to include your unique gem into a ring, pendant, bracelet, and/or earrings. Demonstrations will cover tension setting a faceted stone, settings with a tooled edge, and back setting for a thick edge. We will develop interesting designs around your special stone to give it a contemporary look. Students must have experience with a jeweler’s saw and torch.
Days & Times:
Level:
Intermediate to Advanced
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:
Advance your jewelry fabrication skills by expanding your knowledge of soldering, forming, and creating mechanisms to make beautiful bracelets, rings, and/or pendants. Demonstrations will include constructing box clasps, hinges, and hollow forms using copper and/or silver. Students will develop their own designs to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Use of the jeweler’s saw, drilling, and some experience with soldering is necessary.
No classes are currently scheduled for this day.
Saturdays
No classes are currently scheduled for this day.