Forming & Construction for Jewelry Objects

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Classes

Course Description:

Create unique 3D forms for jewelry and objects by learning to combine hammered metal forms with construction techniques. Perfect your soldering skills by learning to properly fit complex curves and edges. Forming processes include sinking, raising, fold-forming, anticlastic forming, and forging.

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

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Enameling: Glass on Metal

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Classes

Course Description:

Start with the essentials of applying colorful glass to a metal base, and then learn several techniques to embellish the surface by layering transparent colors and imagery. The possibilities are endless! Make jewelry, bowls, tiles, and more.

Skill Level: All Levels

Beginning Jewelry Ages 16+

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Classes

Course Description:

Perfect for beginners interested in learning how to make one-of-a-kind jewelry. Learn basic fabrication skills, such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, finishing, soldering, riveting, basic stone setting and color on metal techniques. Expect to complete your own bracelets, rings, necklaces and more! 

Skill Level: Beginner

Ceramic Sculpture

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Classes

Course Description:

Realize your creative vision in sculpture while advancing your knowledge of hand building with clay. You will receive personalized guidance and advice about constructing for the kiln. An artwork, either historical or contemporary, will be presented each week for inspiration. No experience is necessary.

Skill Level: All Levels