This class is the first step into the creative world of metalsmithing.  In this class, students will learn basic techniques and tool care, and projects will start with metal preparation, design layout and how to saw out a design.  Students will then learn filing and sanding techniques and finally how to apply a texture and final finish and/or patina.  A copper or brass pierced pendant, earrings or key chain will be made. 

*Students will be expected to follow along with the class projects.
*$12 studio fee and an $8-$20 materials fee, based upon current market prices of metals, paid to instructor at first class.
*This is a prerequisite to all other metalsmithing classes. 

Cold Connections is a great next step for beginning jewelry makers.  Without having to solder or use a torch, you can create high quality pieces that you will be proud to wear.   Once you learn some simple ways to join metal, you will be able to fashion a wide array of jewelry, using tools that are inexpensive and readily available.  The riveting techniques that you will learn allow you to join different metals and incorporate “found” and non-metal accents into your pieces that would not be able to be soldered.  A pin or pendant in copper and/or brass will be made. 

*Students will be expected to follow along with the class projects

*$12 studio fee and an $8-$20 materials fee, based upon current market prices of metals, paid to instructor at first class. A student wishing to use sterling silver in their project can obtain a list of suppliers from the instructor.                            
*Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing: The First Step—Basic Techniques.

Soldering, a technique used for thousands of years, employs heat and solder to join pieces of metal together.  It is the most commonly used technique for joining metal.  In this class, students will learn torch use and safety and some basic soldering skills such as sweat solder joins, butt solder joins and the use of sheet and wire solder.   A sterling silver bracelet will be made. 

*Students will be expected to follow along with the class project. 
*$12 studio fee and an $8-$30 materials fee, based upon current market prices of metals and amount of silver used, paid to instructor at first class.
*Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing: The First Step—Basic Techniques.

Students who have completed the First Step—Basic Techniques and one other Basic Metalsmithing class (Cold Connections or Soldering) will be able to continue working on a project of their choice. Projects must be based on previous class instruction. Each student must contact the instructor prior to class to discuss their project and their material and tool needs.

*Prerequisite: The First Step—-Basic Techniques and either Cold Connections or Soldering.
*$8 studio fee, plus materials costs for project purchased by the instructor, paid to instructor at first class.  *Students must contact instructor with project ideas and materials needed at least 2 weeks prior to class.

Students who have completed the First Step--Basic Techniques and one other Basic Metalsmithing class (Cold Connections or Soldering) will texture copper and/or silver using the rolling mill, stamps, the flex shaft and chemical etching.  Chemical etching will use an acid mixture and a resist such as Sharpie Marker, Staz-on Ink, nail polish, tape or a special paper to transfer a design onto the metal.  The textured metal will then be formed using the hydraulic press.  Students will learn to use acrylic and anti-clastic bracelet forms to shape the metal using the hydraulic press and produce a pair of earrings and a bracelet.  Note that chemical etching must be done outdoors–weather permitting. 

*Prerequisite: The First Step—Basic Techniques and either Cold Connections or Soldering.
*Students must contact the instructor prior to class to discuss materials to bring to class.
*The studio and materials fee of $15, payable to the instructor at the first class, will include material to make one set of copper earrings OR a copper bracelet.  Metals for additional projects may be purchased at market value from the instructor.

Students who have completed the First Step—Basic Techniques plus both Beginning Metalsmithing—Cold Connections and Beginning Metalsmithing—Soldering will texture metal and make two types of metal beads:  one using a prefabricated metal bead and adding texture; and one fabricated by you.  The beads can be used as spacers in other design work or as complete metal bead bracelets or necklaces.

Prerequisite: The First Step—Basic Techniques plus Cold Connections and Soldering.
*The class fee of $15, payable to the instructor at the first class, will include material to make a prefabricated copper bead and your own domed copper bead.  Students wishing to use sterling silver should contact the instructor prior to class so that the metal can be ordered.  Students using sterling or making additional beads will be charged the current market value for the metal.

Learn the intricacies of rendering in the medium of ENAMEL: GLASS ON METAL.  Beginner to intermediate students will explore a variety of techniques including sifting, under and overglazing, sgrafitto and much more! Guidance through a specific project will result in a beautiful object or jewel to wear.

$28 studio and materials fee, paid to instructor at first class.
*Please contact instructor for more details or for questions about class.
*The First Step—-Basic Techniques class is helpful, but not required.

This one-day workshop is for the intermediate or advanced enameling student only. Students may choose from several specific projects or complete a project begun in the Excitement with Enameling workshop.

*Knowledge of basic metalsmithing is necessary to experiment in the technique of Chanpleve'.

*20 studio and materials fee, paid to instructor at first class. 
*Please contact instructor for more details or for questions about class.

Curious about hot glass?  Wondering if lampworking is for you?  This half-day introductory class provides you the opportunity to try your hand at lampworking on a table-top propane/oxygen fueled torch.  Students will learn basic information about safety, the use of the torch and other lampworking equipment, and an introduction to some basic glass beadmaking techniques. There will be plenty of torch-time—class size is limited to 4, so every student gets use of their own torch!

*$10 materials fee, paid to instructor at first class
*Students must be at least 16 years of age.  Please wear cotton clothing (long pants and sleeves), closed-toed shoes, with long hair tied back.  Safety glasses provided.  Please bring water.
*Click here for directions to the artist's studio.

This is a comprehensive beginning lampworking course.  Students will learn about safety, lampworking and beadmaking equipment, glass properties, beadmaking technique and annealing. Using table-top oxygen/propane fueled torches and soft glass, students will learn to make wound glass beads of many shapes; the use of shaping, raking and poking tools; surface decoration; pulling and using stringers; and basic encasing. Class size is limited to four—so every student gets use of their own table-top torch and plenty of individual attention from the instructor!  “Introduction to Lampworking” is not required before taking this class.

*$40 materials and equipment fee, paid to instructor at first class
*Note:  Students must be at least 16 years of age.  Please wear cotton clothing (long pants and sleeves) and closed-toed shoes with long hair tied back.  Safety glasses provided.  Please bring water and lunch every day.
*Click here for directions to the artist's studio.