JEWELRY
Jewelry Design & Construction (Beg/Int)
Emphasis on building basic/intermediate knowledge of jewelry design and construction. Beginning students will design their own jewelry and construct pieces with the fundamental techniques of soldering, sawing, filing, finishing, and basic bezel setting. Lectures, demos, and handouts provide basis of any techniques needed. Int students will progress through more advanced techniques (forging, cold connections, etching, etc). Jewelry will be made from metal sheet and wire. Copper, brass and tools provided. Supply fee: $3 payable in class. New students must attend first class for safety discussion and materials list.
18764 Age: 16 and up
Tu, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13
Karen Ehrhardt; Studio J, Civic Park Studios
Fee: $176; 60+: $166; Classes: 10
18765 Age: 16 and up
Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13
No class Feb 14
Karen Ehrhardt; Studio J, Civic Park Studios
Fee: $159; 60+: $150; Classes: 9
NEW Back to the Beginning with Seed Beads
Learn what the seed bead buzz is all about. In this class, the students will learn a new seed bead stitch every week including peyote, brick, chevron and square stitch. This class is truly a beginning class where the students will also learn about the different brands and types of seed beads, the different threads available, how to add thread and different ways to finish their piece. Students will work at their own pace. No prior seed bead experience necessary. Materials list available at www.arts-ed.org.
18665 Age: 15 and up
We, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Jan 11-Feb 1
Kolby Fehlberg-Burns
Annex A, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $78; 60+: $74; Classes: 4
NEW Four Beaded Ropes
If you have mastered the basic stitches and now want to change them up a bit and make your own beaded ropes, this is the class. Students will learn a new stitch every week including St. Petersburg chain, tubular peyote, tubular herringbone and the Minerva spiral rope. Students will also explore different beaded clasps. Everyone will be able to work at their own pace. No prior seed bead experience necessary. Materials list available at www.arts-ed.org.
18666 Age: 15 and up
We, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Feb 22-Mar 14
Kolby Fehlberg-Burns
Annex A, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $78; 60+: $74; Classes: 4
Mixed Metal Jewelry from Metal Clay
Learn different possibilities for combining copper, bronze and silver clay in a single piece of jewelry. Make two types of pieces: one that combines copper and silver clay and another combining copper and bronze clay. Learn draping, overlay, inlay of copper in bronze and bronze in copper, wraparound, and hot riveting. A good part of the time dedicated to post-firing finishing techniques: especially how to achieve a smooth matte finish as well as the appearance of married metals. Tool kit needed will be discussed first meeting. Supply fee: $60 payable to instructor. Experience in metal clay necessary.
18831
We, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 11-Feb 15
Hope Weiner; Studio J, Civic Park Studios
Fee: $151; 60+: $136; Classes: 6
NEW Torch-fired Enameling
Are you interested in enameling but have never gotten to try it? Don’t have access to a kiln? Or do you just want to add some brilliant color to metal? Torch-fired enameling is an easy, accessible method of enameling that does not require a kiln and is available to anyone with a small torch and a workspace. This one-day workshop is a basic introduction to torch-fired enameling on copper. Even if you have never enameled in your life and have little jewelry experience, this class is for you. Students will learn the basics of torch-fired enameling through a number of in-class demonstrations and will also make several hands-on enameled copper pieces that can be made into pendants, bead necklaces and earrings. If time permits, the class may cover limited torch-fired enameling on fine silver blanks, using transparent enamels. Please note that enameling on PMC is beyond the scope of the workshop and will not be covered. Supply fee of $50 is payable at class.
18902
Su, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Feb 26
Mona Clee; Studio J, Civic Park Studios
Fee: $85; Classes: 1
Glass Bead Making (Beg)
Learn how to make beautiful glass beads using a HOT HEAD bead torch. Each student will have a torch to work on to maximize hands-on time. Basic of glass beadmaking include: use of tools and equipment, safety, how to make several different shaped beads, and a variety of surface decoration techniques. Please wear all natural fibers and come prepared to have fun. Must have supplies for first class. No previous experience required. Both beginning and repeat students are welcome. Supply fee: $10 payable to instructor. First class mandatory. Materials list online at www.arts.ed.org.
18576 Age: 16 and up
Th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Jan 12-Feb 16
Melissa McCumiskey
Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $119; 60+: $113; Classes: 6
Glass Fish Bead Workshop
Learn how to make fun and fanciful fish beads in a torch. A hands-on class; each student will work on a Hot Head Torch and encouraged to let your creativity run wild, exploring shape and color. Short break for lunch so bring a snack. Prerequisite: Must have taken beginning bead making or have some experience working with glass in a torch. Supply fee: $10 payable in class. Must bring mandrels, MAPP Gas, glass rods COE 104, any favorite tools.
18797 Age: 16 and up
Sa, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Jan 21
Melissa McCumiskey
Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $62; Classes: 1
