offering instruction in jewelry making and metal fabrication
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Easy Etching for Jewelry
Sunday,
January 17, 2010
11:30 am- 4:30 pm.
$45
Instructor Amy Reeves
This class will cover many ways to etch your designs on to copper, brass and silver. We will cover chemical etching, electro-etching and using photocopy transfer resists. You will also use the rolling mill, hammers and stamps to create beautiful textures. Learn to use the shop tools to make beautiful jewelry designs: rings, earrings or bracelets. Copper and brass will be provided, sterling silver for projects will be available for purchase from the instructor.
Ring Making Workshop
Sunday,
January 24th,
2010
10:30 am- 4:30 pm.
$65
Instructor Amy Reeves
Get a taste of jewelry making in this silver soldering workshop. This class will introduce hobbyists to the basic skills of creating sterling jewelry. Learn to shape, solder, texture and patina silver to create beautiful rings of your own design. Silver for projects will be available for purchase from the instructor.
Bezel Setting
Workshop
Sunday,
February 21st,
2010
11:30 am- 4:30 pm.
$55
Instructor Amy Reeves
Learn how to create settings for flat backed objects and cabochon cut stones. Material fee included class price.
Guest Instructor: Micki Lippe
Micki Lippe will come to TMAC March 13 & 14 to teach a class on designing jewelry for production. She'll cover tricks of the trade and marketing tips. More detail to be announced soon so stay tuned.
Easy Enameled Earrings
Enameling is a great way to introduce color into jewelry designs. You will different methods of applying enamels such as sifting, painting, stencils, and more. Students may chose to make earrings or other types of jewelry. Once you complete your first piece you will be free to make as many as time allows. Copper and enamels provided.
Silver Soldering for Jewelry
Get a taste of jewelry making in this silver soldering workshop. This class will introduce hobbyists to the basic skills of creating sterling silver rings, earrings and bracelets. Learn to use the shop tools to make beautiful jewelry designs: rings, earrings or bracelets. Silver for projects will be available for purchase from the instructor.
Weekly Classes
Beginning
Metalsmithing / Jewelry Fabrication
Instructor Amy Reeves
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. Copper and brass are provided for in class use, silver and stones will be available for purchase.
Intermediate Jewelry Fabrication
Instructor Amy Reeves
Continue with individual projects and learn about casting, advanced stone setting, etching, and more.