Session Dates:
Spring: March 3 - April 26 (8 weeks)
Late Spring: April 28 - May 24 (4 weeks)
Summer A: June 2 - June 28 (4 weeks)
Summer B: July 7- August 2 (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.
Wednesdays
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
Instructor:
Jewelry lovers- are you ready to get creative in a warm, inspiring group atmosphere? Tracey will guide you through using silver, gold, or other nonferrous metals (copper, brass, etc..) to make a twisted rings, pair of earrings, and pendant. Learn about design, soldering and forming metal, setting stones, and surface finishing techniques to make beautiful jewelry. Materials on the first day are covered by the Lighthouse ArtCenter. Please see the student material list for additional supplies. This list will also be reviewed during the first day in case there are questions.
Thursdays
Days & Times:
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
Instructor:
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.