Weekly Classes
Beginning Silversmithing/Jewelry
Making
Mondays,
August 2 - August 30, 2010
12:00 pm - 3:00
pm
5 Sessions
$185 plus $20
for silver kit (optional)
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Instructor Amy Reeves Beginning
Silversmithing/ Jewelry Making -
Learn everything you need to know to start
making sterling silver jewelry. To start you'll
be guided step by step through making a bangle
bracelet, a stone setting and a ring. Then you
will get one on one guidance on your own
designs. This class is geared toward absolute
beginners, but continuing students are welcome.
Supply list provided upon registration or supply
kit available for $20. |
Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing
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Saturdays, July 17 - July 31, 10:30 am -
2:30 pm
3 sessions $135
Sundays,
August 1 - 29, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5
sessions $185
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing
- In this class you'll learn the basics
techniques to create jewelry of your own design. Class
projects include a cuff bracelet, textured earrings and
a ring or pendant with a bezel set cabochon stone.
Techniques covered will include use of the rolling mill,
hammers, jewelers saw and silver soldering. |
Introduction to Jewelry Casting
Saturdays, August 7 -
September 11
3:30pm - 6:30pm
$150 - 5 sessions
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| Instructor Joan
Joachims Introduction to Jewelry Casting -
This class will teach you to make jewelry using
the lost wax casting method. Learn to carve a model in
wax from master carver Joan Joachims. Then make a
mold and then replicate your model in silver or bronze
by casting. Students will be guided step by step in the
process in order to make unique pieces of jewelry. No
experience necessary. Supply list provided upon
registration. |
July Workshops
Ring Making Workshop
Tuesday, July 13,
2010
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$45 plus the
cost of silver
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Ring Making Workshop - Learn
to shape, solder, texture and patina silver to create
beautiful rings of your own design. No prior jewelry
experience is necessary. Copper and brass
are provided for in class use, silver will be available
for purchase from the instructor. Students should bring
about $5 - $10 to spend on silver projects. |
Fold Forming
Sunday, July 18,
2010
5:00 pm- 8:30 pm
$55
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Fold Forming - Learn a
fabulously fast and easy technique to create stunning
organic forms in metal. Great for jewelry or
small sculpture. Copper and brass are included for
use in class, students wishing to work in silver should
bring 24 gauge. |
Graphic Techniques for Enamels
Sunday, July 25,
2010
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$75
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Graphic Techniques for Enamels
- Enameling is a great way to incorporate
color into your jewelry. Learn to add contrast and
impact using images and lines in your enamel pieces.
This class will cover various effects in enameling such
as line application, sgrafitto, stencils, color shading,
graphite and painting enamels. Enamel experience
helpful, but not required. |
Stone Setting- Tube and Flush Setting
Tuesday, July 27,
2010
6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
$45
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Stone Setting- Tube and Flush Setting
- In this fast paced workshop you’ll learn two
ways to set round faceted stones. Students may use
stones provided or bring their own 3mm round faceted
stones. Previous metalworking experience required.
Intermediate level. |
Etching & Patinas
Tuesday, August 10,
2010
6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
$45
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Etching & Patinas -
This class will cover many ways to etch your designs on
to copper and brass. We will cover chemical etching,
electro-etching and using photocopy transfer resists. A
home studio set-up, safety and ways to etch silver will
also be discussed. |
Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing Workshop
Sunday, August 15,
2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$85 plus the
cost of silver
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing
Workshop - Learn the secrets of working
with copper, brass and silver on a jewelry scale.
Techniques covered will include piercing, filing,
stamping, hammering, riveting, soldering and a simple
stone setting. Students will be guided step by step in
the use of studio equipment with access to a rolling
mill and hydraulic press. No prior jewelry experience is
necessary, but students of all levels are welcome.
Copper and brass provided for in class use. |
Pillow Forms with the Hydraulic Press
Sunday, August 22,
2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$75
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Pillow Forms with the Hydraulic Press
- Add dimension to your metalwork with
the hydraulic press. You will make a forming tool
of your own design in acrylic and use the force of the
hydraulic press to push the metal into a domed shape.
This is an easy, fun way to add form and dimensions to
your pieces. |
Soldering Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, August 24,
2010
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$45
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| Instructor Amy
Reeves Soldering Tips and Tricks -
Whether you are brand new to silver soldering or just
want to brush up on your skills this class will
demystify the art of soldering. With detailed
demonstrations and plenty of one on one coaching you’ll
leave this workshop with the confidence to continue on
your own. |
Enameling on Precious Metal Clay
Saturday, August
28, 2010
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
$95 which
includes enamels
Kit fee $38 for one
25g PMC3 clay
(enough for 2
pendants)
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| Instructor Ruth
Greening Enameling on Precious Metal Clay- Learn
to add stunning color to your precious metal clay pieces
with enamels. Students will make a fine silver precious
metal clay piece and then add enamel colors to create a
one of a kind work of art. The introduction of this
skill will add new and exciting possibilities to your
work. No experience necessary. |
Flex-Shaft Tips and Techniques
Monday, August 30,
2010
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$55
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Terri St. Romain Flex-Shaft Tips and
Techniques - The flex shaft is one of the
most versatile tools in the metalsmith's studio.
Do you know all the things you can do with it? In
this class we'll focus on using it for different
finishes from matt to high shine, and a variety of
exciting textures you can add to your jewelry pieces. |
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