2056: BEGINNING METALSMITHING: THE FIRST STEP--BASIC TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Chrissy Jahnes

Chrissy Jahnes' bio 

This class is the first step into the creative world of metalsmithing. In this class, students will learn basic techniques and tool care, and the projects will start with metal preparation, design layout and how to saw out their 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 or key chain will be made in Section A. A pair of copper or brass pierced earrings will be made in Section B.

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

*Students will pay a studio fee of $8 plus an additional fee for the materials kit (between $8 to $20), based upon current market prices of metals to the instructor at the first class.

*This class is prerequisite to all other metalsmithing classes. After completion of this class, students may choose any of the other Beginning Metalsmithing classes in any order.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $99
Friend Price: $91
Tuesday, 6:30-9pm, January 12-February 2 (4 weeks)
Thursday, 6:30-9pm, February 18-March 11 (4 weeks)

2057: BEGINNING METALSMITHING: COLD CONNECTIONS--WIRE AND TUBE RIVETS
Instructor: Chrissy Jahnes
Chrissy Jahnes' bio

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'll 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/pendant in copper and/or brass with a colorful tin accent will be made in Section A.  A tension set bead in copper and/or brass will be made in Section B.

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

*Students will pay a studio fee of $8 plus an additional fee for the materials kit (between $8 and $20), based upon current market prices of metals to the instructor at the first class.  If a student wishes to use sterling silver in their project a list of suppliers will be available from the instructor.

*Prerequisite: The First Step--Basic Techniques.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $99
Friend Price: $91
Tuesday, 6:30-9pm, February 16-March 9 (4 weeks)
Thursday, 6:30-9pm, March 25-April 15 (4 weeks)

2058: BEGINNING METALSMITHING: SOLDERING--SWEAT SOLDERS AND BUTT SOLDERS
Instructor: Susan Walser
Susan Walser's bio

Soldering, a technique used for thousands of years, uses 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 metal bead of copper and/or brass will be made in Section A. A brooch/pendant in copper and/or brass will be made in Section B.

*Students will be expected to follow along with the class project.

*Students will pay a studio fee of $8 plus an additional fee for the materials kit (between $8 and $20), based upon current market prices of metals to the instructor at the first class. If a student wishes to use sterling silver in their project a list of suppliers will be available from the instructor.

*Prerequisite: The First Step--Basic Techniques.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $99
Friend Price: $91
Thursday, 6:30-9pm, January 14-February 4 (4 weeks)
Tuesday, 6:30-9pm, March 23-April 13 (4 weeks)

2059: OPEN JEWELRY STUDIO: CONTINUE WITH YOUR OWN PROJECT
Instructor: Monica Hunter

Monica Hunter's Bio

Students who have completed the First Step--Basic Techniques and other Basic Metalsmithing classes (Cold Connections and 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.

*Students must provide their own metals and materials. A metals and material supplier list will be available from the instructor.

*$8 studio fee, paid to instructor at first class.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

 

Price: $99
Friend Price: $91
Wednesday, 1-3:30pm, February 17-March 10 (4 weeks)
Wednesday, 1-3:30pm, April 28-May 19 (4 weeks)

2060: TEXTURES IN METAL CLAY
Instructor: Wendy Thomas

Wendy Thomas' bio

This class is designed for both the beginning and advanced metal clay student who would like to broaden their repertoire of surface techniques for metal clay. Together we will explore water etching, carving, slip trailing, enameling, stenciling and other ways to add design and dimension to students’ artistic creations. Students will be encouraged to work through their own designs, with assistance from the instructor. We will work primarily with copper metal clay, the newest addition to the metal clay family, to create our prototype designs and execute final designs using fine silver clay.

*$50-$60 materials fee, paid to instructor at first class.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $145
Friend Price: $131
Monday, 6:30-9pm, January 25-March 1 (6 weeks)

2061: HOLLOW FORMS AND ALTERED HOLLOW FORMS
Instructor: Wendy Thomas
Wendy Thomas' bio

This is an intermediate level class that focuses on creating three-dimensional objects in bronze and fine silver metal clay. We will create spheres, disks, cubes and compound forms and learn the techniques necessary to ensure quality construction and precision. Once we have mastered the basic forms, we’re going to shake everything up and alter those forms to create unique and beautiful jewelry objects. This class is sure to improve your skills with metal clay and, at the same time, open you up to new creative possibilities.

*$50-$60 materials fee, paid to instructor at first class.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $145
Friend Price: $131
Monday, 6:30-9pm, March 22-April 26 (6 weeks)

2062: WAYS WITH WIRE
Instructor: Wendy Thomas
Wendy Thomas' bio

This class is designed for continuing and new students who have accumulated a nice stash of PMC objects, beads or other treasures and are wondering...Now what? Let’s take your charms, trinkets and beads and turn them into a lovely treasure-style bracelet. As we work on the bracelet, we’ll learn a number of wire wrapping techniques that will enhance your custom creations and create a beautiful and functional jewelry item. This class is open to beginners and experienced students.

*$45 materials fee, paid to instructor at first class.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $134
Friend Price: $122
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm, March 20 & 21 (weekend workshop)

2063: EXCITEMENT WITH ENAMELLING II
Instructor: Barbara McFadyen
Barbara McFadyen's bio

This course will explore methods of laying colors on silver through the use of underglaze and overglaze pigments.  A specific project in jewelry will be suggested.  Champlevé and BasseTaille  techniques will be emphasized.

*This is an intermediate class requiring metalsmithing basics and some enameling experience.
*Students should contact the instructor about materials for the course
*$60 materials and lab fee, paid to the instructor at first class.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $116
Friend Price: $106
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm, May 22 & 23 (two-day workshop)

2064: CHAIN MAKING: ROUND RING CHAINS AND BEYOND
Instructor: John Fetvedt
John Fetvedt's bio

In this workshop, you will learn chain making from raw wire to finished jewelry.  The instructor will review the tools to be used, discuss the math behind selecting the right sized jump rings for different chain patterns, and demonstrate how to wind and cut your own jump rings.  All levels of students are encouraged to participate.  Beginning students will practice making several basic round ring chain patterns using copper jump rings, and advanced students will be encouraged to move beyond the basics into the realm of complex chains, learning how to form, cut, solder, fuse, deform the rings and to make “units” which are linked together to make creative chain jewelry.  The instructor will demonstrate several intermediate techniques including fusing, soldering, balling, shaping and texturing.

*$15 fee, payable to the instructor, covers printed material, copper wire and rings for practice. 

*It is recommended that you bring an Optivisor.  Basic tools will be available for use during the class, or you may bring your own. 

*A wide variety of kits for earrings, bracelets and necklaces, sterling silver and gold-filled wire, as well as an assortment of clasps and tools will be available for purchase from the instructor.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

This class was originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan 30 but has been rescheduled for Feb. 6.

Price: $79
Friend Price: $71
Saturday, 9:30am-4pm, February 6 (one-day workshop)

2065: CUTTLEBONE CASTING WORKSHOP
Instructor: John Fetvedt
John Fetvedt's Bio

This workshop will introduce the basic techniques for cuttlebone casting.  Cuttlebone is the hard, brittle internal structure found in the cuttlefish.  Castings will be made by carving a mold in the cuttlebone and pouring molten metal into the mold.  The techniques will be discussed and demonstrated, following which the students will get hands-on experience carving molds and casting their designs using pewter and, optionally, silver.

*Students are encouraged to bring their own scrap silver, either sterling or fine, to the class.  Silver is not included in the cost of the workshop, but will be available from the instructor at market price.

*$25 fee, payable to the instructor, covers several cuttlebones, several ounces of pewter and group supplies.  All necessary tools will be supplied by the instructor for use in the workshop.

*Please note:  Participants must be at least 18 years of age, except for courses in Precious Metal Clay, where they can be as young as 13 (with parent).

Price: $57
Friend Price: $52
Saturday, 10am-3pm, February 27 (one-day workshop)

2066: INTRODUCTION TO LAMPWORKING--at the artist's studio
Instructor: Sandra Beeman
Sandra Beeman's bio

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
*Note:  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 a map to the instructor's studio.

 

Price: $65
Friend Price: $65
Saturday, 10am-1:30pm, February 20 (one-day workshop)
Saturday, 10am-1:30pm, April 10 (one-day workshop)

2067: BEGINNING LAMPWORKING: GLASS BEADMAKING ON THE TORCH-at the artist's studio
Instructor: Sandra Beeman
Sandra Beeman's bio

This is a comprehensive beginning lampworking course.  Students will learn about safety, lampworking and beadmaking equipment, glass properties, beadmaking techniques and annealing.  Using table-top oxygen/propane fueled torches and soft glass, students will learn to make wound glass beads of various shapes; how to use shaping, raking and poking tools; surface decoration; pulling 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), closed-toed shoes, with long hair tied back.  Safety glasses provided.  Please bring water and lunch every day.
*Click here for directions to the instructor's studio.

Price: $245
Friend Price: $245
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm, February 27 & 28 (weekend workshop)
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm, April 17 & 18 (weekend workshop)