ADULT
Learn to fuse layers of compatible glass in a kiln to create tiles, jewelry, small frames, dishes and ornaments. Techniques covered include glass cutting, surface decoration, pattern bars and slumping into molds. Continuing students will be encouraged to expand their knowledge with new techniques. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.
INSTRUCTOR: Penny Ruhter
LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
$165: 8 classes $10 supply fee due at first class
Class 22606 Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm 6/19-8/7
ADULT
Can’t find the center piece to make your own unique jewelry? Learn to create spectacular opal-like dichroic glass pendants and more. Go beyond the basic round cabochon. Learn to drill holes in glass, create wire connectors, grind a groove into the side for wire wrapping and more. Take your fused jewelry to the next level. Continuing students will be encouraged to expand their knowledge with new techniques. No previous experience with glass required. Beginning and experienced students welcome. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.
INSTRUCTOR: Penny Ruhter
LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
$165: 8 classes $10 supply fee due at first class
Class 22605 Wed 1:00pm-4:00pm 6/19-8/7
ADULT
Explore your creative and artistic abilities. Fusing and slumping glass offer almost limitless possibilities for creating with color and form. Learn the basics of glass cutting, fusing and slumping. Use sheet glass, frit, stringers and rods, design and make glass art pieces. Continuing students expand their knowledge with new techniques and interact and share new ideas with other students. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.
INSTRUCTOR: Melissa McCumiskey
LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
$165: 8 classes $10 supply fee due at first class.
Class 22607 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm 6/18-8/6
ADULT
Make beautiful glass beads using a hot head bead torch. Each student uses a torch to maximize hands-on time. Basics of glass bead making 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 fiber. No previous experience required. Beginning and repeat students welcome. Must have supplies for first class. First class mandatory. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.
INSTRUCTOR: Melissa McCumiskey
LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
$125: 6 classes $10 supply fee due at first class.
Class 22604 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 6/18-7/23
ADULT
Come create brilliant stained glass art using the traditional methods made famous by Louis Tiffany. Learn stained glass design, glass cutting, and assembly of both windows and 3-dimensional glass art. Plan on completing one sampler and one small window. No previous experience required. Beginning and repeat students are welcome. First class mandatory. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.
INSTRUCTOR: Natalie Borges
LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
$165: 8 classes $10 supply fee due at first class
Class 22603 Sat 10:00am-1:00pm 6/22-8/10
ADULT
Smalti dates back to the Byzantine era and is traditionally created by generations of families in Italy. Molten glass is poured into a large slab, cooled and then cut into rough small shapes. This hard edge gives the mosaic a sparkling and reflective quality. Multiple colors available. Learn cutting, design, direct method and flow using glass nippers to create one beautiful project. All materials/designs provided for ease. Bring bag lunch; wear closed toe shoes.
INSTRUCTOR: Connie English
LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center
$88: 1 class
$65 supply fee payable to instructor
Class 22665 Sat 10:00am-4:00pm 7/27
The mission of the Glass Fusers Group is to encourage glass workers of all levels to continue to study Art Glass. Practice and produce new work, and to share ideas and experiences. The group will meet the second Saturday of each month (June 8 through May 10; no meeting in December) to share glass pieces, critiques, technical developments and hear guest speakers. Attendance at one meeting is free to enrolled CAE students.
INSTRUCTOR: Melissa McCumiskey
LOCATION Annex C, Shadelands Art Center
Class 22683 Sat 10:00am-12:00pm 6/8-5/10
JEWELRY
ADULT
Jewelry Design & Construction (Beg/Int)
Emphasis on building basic/intermediate knowledge of jewelry design and construction. Beginners will design their own jewelry and construct pieces using fundamental techniques of soldering, sawing, filing, finishing, and basic bezel setting. Lectures, demos, and handouts provide basis of any techniques needed. Intermediates will progress through more advanced techniques of forging, cold connections, etching, etc. Jewelry will be made from metal sheet and wire. Copper, brass and tools provided. New students must attend first class for safety discussion and materials list.
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Ehrhardt
LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios
$149: 8 classes $3 supply fee due at first class
Class 22597 Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm 6/18-8/6
$131: 7 classes $3 supply fee due at first class
Class 22596 Thu 12:00pm-3:00pm 6/20-8/8
No class 7/4
ADULT
Jewelry: Chasing & Forming (Int/Adv)
Create high detail relief in sheet metal, as well as fold, forge, shape and anneal sheet and wire stock to create dramatic three-dimensional forms. Review the basics of chasing and repousse, folding forming, raising, and anti-clastic forming. All the techniques can be applied to intimate detailed jewelry work or large elaborate sculpture. Previous metalsmithing skills are required, and most tools and supplies are provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Heras
LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios
$149: 8 classes $20 supply fee due at first class
Class 22598 Wed 10:00am-1:00pm 6/19-8/7
$131: 7 classes $20 supply fee due at first class.
Class 22599 Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm 6/20-8/8
No class 7/4
ADULT
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. Experience in metal clay necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Hope Weiner
LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios
$152: 6 classes $60 supply fee due at first class.
Class 22669 Tue 1:00pm-4:00pm 6/18-7/23
ADULT
Learn to make paper into unique jewelry. The Lacquered Paper Jewelry technique begins by creating a collage consisting of very small pieces of various kinds of paper (Origami, foils and rice papers are just some examples). Embellish the collage with acrylic paint, India ink and beads to enhance the jewelry look of the piece, which is then finished with several layers of a durable glaze applied by brush. This labor-intensive process produces a finished piece with rich depth and luster. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Cole
LOCATION Studio J, Civic Park Studios
$110: 3 classes
$10 supply fee payable to instructor
Class 22600 Sat 10:00am-4:00pm 7/13-7/27
