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Silversmithing Open Studio
Jewelry Department Staff (no instruction)
On-going
Tuesday, 6 – 9pm
$100 for a 7 night punch card (valid for 4 months)
Art Association membership is required
Multi-Purpose Studio
Fee includes use of equipment, students must supply their own materials. This open studio is designed for experienced silversmiths to refine their skills.
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Beginning Silversmithing
Georgia Mayer
September 26, 27 & 28
Friday 6 - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30am – 4:30pm
$200 ($175 members)
Multi-Purpose Studio
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Learn to saw, solder, polish and complete some simple silver projects. Bring sketches of simple designs. Georgia will demonstrate simple rings, setting stones and patterns for 2 or 3 simple bracelets and / or earrings. There will be an emphasis on individual instruction. Additional materials fees will be charged for this class based on individual usage. |
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Metal Casting & Welding
Sam Dowd
September 17 - October 29, Wednesday, 6 – 9pm
October 18, Saturday, 10 – 4pm
$275 ($250 members)
7 week class
Multi-Purpose Studio
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This class is designed to give an introduction to metal casting and steel welding as it is used in art. Students will create, from scratch, one or two original pieces in bronze or aluminum. An introductory lesson will also be given in welding. Students will learn oxyacetylene, MIG and Stick welding and how to perform basic fabrication. On Saturday October 18, we will pour the class’s molds. Friends and family are invited to watch. Class size is limited to 8. An additional materials fee up to $50 will be charged based on individual usage at the end of the class.
Sam Dowd is not a certified welder. |
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Advanced Silversmithing
Georgia Mayer
November 7, 8 & 9
Friday 6 - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30am – 4:30pm
$200 ($175 members)
Multi-Purpose Studio
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Learn to saw, solder, polish and complete some simple silver projects. Bring sketches of simple designs. Georgia will demonstrate simple rings, setting stones and patterns for 2 or 3 simple bracelets and / or earrings. There will be an emphasis on individual instruction. Additional materials fees will be charged for this class based on individual usage. |
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Beginning Wax Carving for Jewelry Casting
Jeffrey Kaphan
September 23, 24 & 25
Tuesday – Thursday, 6 – 9pm
$150 ($125 members)
Multi-Purpose Studio
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Carving a wax model is the primary skill needed to produce a ”Lost Wax” casting in
silver or gold. Through demonstration and hands on exercises students will learn how to
use the tools and techniques to produce a wax model. Jewelry design and function will
be discussed as well as a review of sources for production casting. The course will
include a casting demonstration. This class is suitable for a beginner or an intermediate
jeweler looking to expand their techniques. There will be a $15.00 material fee due at registration.
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Silver Metal Clay
Lennie Poitras
October 24, 25 & 26
Friday 6 - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 - 4:30pm
$200 ($175 members)
Multi-Purpose Studio
$50 material fee due at time of registration
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Create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry with Precious Metal Clay. This is a finely powdered silver in an organic binder. The product can be worked like clay (rolled, stamped, textured, carved) and when fired with a kiln or torch gives a .999 fine silver object. In this exciting 3-day workshop you will learn all about silver metal clay and complete 5 projects covering diverse techniques. Limit 15 students.
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Setting Faceted Gemstones: Tube & Flush Mountings
Jeffrey Kaphan
December 1 & 8
Monday, 6 – 9pm
$125 ($100 members)
Multi-Purpose Studio
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This two evening class will introduce the technique's of setting faceted gemstones in tube and flush mountings. Through demonstration and hands-on experience students will gain the knowledge and skills to use these techniques in their personal jewelry designs. This class is appropriate for students with intermediate jewelry making skills.
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Beginning Blacksmithing
Steve Fontanini
October 2 – November 6
Thursday, 6 – 9pm
$200 ($175 members) $40 supply fee due to the instructor the first night of class.
6 week class
Meet at Steve’s Shop, call for directions.
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Learn the basics of forging, tools and equipment. Tapering, twisting, bending, leaf making, hook making and making small projects.
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