Classes

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd –   6 PM
All Levels
Explore etching and embossing on copper or brass, using stamps and chemical washes. Make two unique and beautiful pendants or earrings.These techniques are a great addition for the multimedia designers bag of tricks.
All supplies included.
Taught by Holly Merton

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th – 10:30 AM

intermediate

This adorable seed bead nest, a form of peyote stitch, is simple and fun. We will add little ( eggs)
and epoxy on some posts.

Taught by Donna Smith

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29th – 6 pm
Beginner / Intermediate
NEW CLASS! Learn how to make adorable glass pendants.  Using glass and solder, we will create unique double sided pendants using pictures, stamps, embossing tools and a variety of papers and backgrounds! Delve into this popular mixed media jewelry form!
All Supplies Included.
Taught by Holly Merton

THURSDAY, MARCH 1st – 6pm

Intermediate

Learn the fine art of knotting between pearls or gemstones for a beautiful, professional necklace.

class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Rhonda Bergman

SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd -  10:30am-3pm
beginner / intermediate
Learn an age old art – from the Vikings no less! Using a dowel and fine gauged wire, create a “knitted” tube and then pull thru a draw plate for a flawless tightly woven chain. You can easily turn this into a simple bracelet or necklace and the option to add decorative beads, opens it up to endless possibilities. This project is mostly knitting and takes a few hours to complete so plan on spending a while. You might want to bring a snack.
class fee includes up to $10 for materials
Taught by Rhonda Bergman.

MONDAY, MARCH 5th & THURSDAY, MARCH 8th – 6pm

Students will learn the basic chemistry and set-up for soldering and how to set up a minimal soldering operation for under $100. Peter Senesac will explain solders, fluxes, pickling acids and fire scale as well as annealing and work hardening, the use of various torches, types of joins, applique’, sheet and wire. Peter will also give demos and students will solder jump rings. Students will have tech samples & handouts for future reference and there will be hands-on practice. This is a great preliminary class if you want to take other metalsmithing classes or if you are thinking about setting up your own studio. All levels.

Taught by Peter Senesac

TUESDAY, MARCH 6th – 6 pm

beginning-intermediate

Explore the art of wire wrapping. Using time tested techniques and square wire, you will sculpt a setting for a cabochon gemstone into a beautiful, uniquely yours pendant.

class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Trude Spillane

MONDAY ,MARCH 12th – 6pm

Beginner

Learn how to weave a macrame bracelet, with a pull tie clasp.
You will have many choices of cords and beads to embellish with.
This fun and easy project will get you well on your way
to the wonderful world of macrame.

Taught by Robin Brimley

TUESDAY, MARCH 13th – 6 pm

intermediate

You will be working with square wire to sculpt a ring and embellish it with beads. This is a lovely, classic ring band design with many variations to the theme.

class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Trude Spillane

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14th -  6pm

beginner /intermediate

Use a wonderful variety of tools in this information-filled class!  We’ll cover several cold working techniques using sheet metal and blanks.  Doming blocks, disc cutters, bench blocks and chasing hammers are just a few of the versatile tools we’ll get to play with to create this easy earring and pendant set!  And, for one last spark of creativity, we’ll get to play with Gilders paste and liver of sulfur to create a great luminescent luster on the metal.  Come to have fun and learn all kinds of new tricks with new tools!

class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Holly Merton