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Hammered Silver thick band Ring - Tuesday, 9/10, 5-7:00pm
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Hammered Silver thick band Ring - Tuesday 9/10, 5-7:00pm
You will learn to saw, solder, file and finish a copper ring, and then apply those new skills while creating another one in sterling silver. A variety of texture treatments will be available.
Fold Form Copper Earrings or Cuff - Thursday 9/19, 5-7:00pm
Fold Form Copper Earrings or Cuff - Thursday 9/19, 5-7:00pm
Copper has such a warm glow! In this class students will learn a variety of fold-form techniques and then use their favorites to create either a pair of earrings, or a cuff bracelet. By bending, folding, twisting and hammering the copper, many unique designs can be made. It is fun to take a flat sheet and turn it into a 3-D form.
Faceted Tube-Set Birthstone Ring - Saturday 9/21, 11-1:30pm
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Faceted Tube-Set Birthstone Ring -Saturday 9/21, 11-1:30pm
Pick your birthstone, or another! We will first learn to solder while practicing on a copper band. Then you will select your stone, create your sterling band and add a tube bezel. (the bezel holds the stone) Last, we pop in the stone! All materials provided.
Copper Enameled Switch Plates, Friday, 9/27 5-7:00pm
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Copper Enameled Switch Plates Friday, 9/27 5-7:00pm
Personalize your home with "unique to you" light switch plates.
Enameling is the process of melting powdered glass (enamel) onto a piece of copper. I will provide a variety of switch plate designs/shapes to choose from. You show up with a color scheme. First we will practice on copper scrapes, learning the process and testing colors. Then you will customize two switch plates of your choosing. They will be ready to leave with you that day.
Forged Copper Hooks - Saturday 9/28 11-1:00pm
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Forged Copper Hooks -Saturday 9/28 11-1:00pm
Expect to leave with two copper hooks of your design. We will learn about annealing, work hardening, bending and forming.
Mixed Metal Hammered Cuff - Tuesday 10/8, 5-7:00
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Tuesday 10/8 5-7:00pm.
Bold but casual, a unisex metal cuff never goes out of style! In this class, participants will select a copper or brass base metal. Texturing techniques will be covered in order to customize the design. A second contrasting metal will be selected, formed, and riveted in place.
Beaded Mini-Mosaic Pendant - Thursday 10/10, 5-7:00pm
Beaded Mini-Mosaic Pendant - Thursday 10/10 5-7:00pm
In this class you will create one beaded mosaic necklace pendant. Don't want to wear it, no problem! Makes a lovely little gift, or place it in a frame to hang on the wall. I will provide a variety of shallow bezel designs for you to select from, and many beads to choose from. We will do a bit of arranging and designing before committing to the final look. Pendants will be ready to leave with you.
Wire Wrapped Pendant - Friday 10/11, 5-7:00pm
Wire Wrapped Pendant - Friday 10/11, 5-7:00pm
Expect to leave with one wire wrapped pendant. I will provide a variety of stones, and broken china pieces to choose from. If you have something you want to wrap, feel free to bring it along.
Broken China Bezel Set Ring - Saturday 10/12, 11-2:00
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Broken China Bezel Set Ring - Saturday 10/12, 11-2:00pm
Learn to bezel set a beautiful delicate piece of broken china into a simple sterling silver ring. A wide variety of broken china pieces will be provided in many styles, but if you have a special china pieces from home, please feel free to bring it along. This studio course includes sawing, soldering, bezel and backplate forming, as well as stone setting. Beginning metalsmith skills recommended, but not necessary.
3 Sterling Stack Rings. Tuesday 9/24, 5-7pm
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Sterling Stacking Rings- Tuesday 9/24, 5-7pm
In this course you can expect to first practice soldering on copper or brass wire. Next we will explore several texturing techniques, and then you will be creating 3 sterling silver rings using your new found soldering abilities. Great beginner class!!
Broken China Pendant -Friday 9/13 5-7:00
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Broken China Pendant -Friday 9/13 5-7:00
In this studio course, you will be using a stained glass technique involving the use of copper foil, flux, and a soldering iron. Many broken china options are provided, but feel free to bring in something you may have from home. This is a nice class for multiple ages. Young students welcome with their adult!
Copper Enameled Earrings. Thursday, 9/26, 5-7:00pm
Thursday 9/26, 5-7:00pm
Enamel is glass powder that is placed on either copper or fine silver and melted, either in a kiln or with a torch. First we will spend time designing and creating your earring base. Then we will use stencils, blockers, styling tools etc to create your desired look. Expect to leave the studio with two pairs of earrings.
Basic Metalsmithing Techniques Series - 6 weeks (dates below)
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This is a 6 week series, that meets Tuesdays from 5-7. October 15, 22, 29, skip November 5th, then again November 12, 19, and 26.
Looking for something more skill based?
Try Basic Metalsmithing Techniques!
This is a 6 week class where you will learn to saw, pierce, file, sand and buff. You will learn multiple soldering techniques (hot joining), and hand riveting (cold joining). Various texturing techniques, and the inclusion of surface color, enameling, and fold forming will also be included.
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