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Beading: The Art of Knotting with Lucinda Sheldon
Day: Tuesdays Dates: January 15, 22, 29 // February 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $40 plus $10 for materials No previous experience required. Minimum age 14. Come experiment with beads and learn the art of knotting with Lucinda Sheldon. Techniques taught include choosing appropriate stringing materials, finishing techniques, the classic technique of pearl and bead knotting, wire twisting and basic design. Stringing materials and a variety of gemstone and other unique beads included but students can also bring their own if they wish. |
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Metalsmithing: Textured Statement Earrings with Elysha Roberts
Day: Tuesdays Dates: 2019 dates TBA Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $80 No previous experience required. Minimum age 14. Class description: In this beginners metal class students will learn to create their own beautiful pair of statement earrings and more (no torch required!)! This class will cover basic metalsmithing techniques through the use of sawing, cold connections and the application of surface design and textures using basic but fundamental hand tools. Join us in this fun workshop taught by Elysha Roberts, from Elysha Joy Metals and leave with your own finished one-of-a-kind design! You will learn:
*It is not required but students are encouraged to bring their own objects to transfer pattern onto metal with the use of the rolling mill! This includes but is not limited to: Dried leaves/ organic material, lace or textured fabric, paper cut outs, plastic, be creative! The only thing we can’t roll are sandy things and steel! *Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for metalsmithing: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back. |
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Kiln Fired Enameling with Lucinda Sheldon
Class is offered Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Day: Thursdays Dates: January 17, 24, 31 // February 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 1:30-4:30PM Days: Saturdays Dates: January 12, 19, 26 // February 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $60 includes all materials, except silver, for which there will be a small charge depending on size. No previous experience required. Minimum age 14. Learn the art of enameling - glass on metal - and explore different enameling techniques during this weekly 3 hour class. You will create a piece of jewelry or giftware during each class and learn how to saw, pierce and shape metal. Progressive classes from Enamel on copper to Cloisonne on silver. Enameling skills covered in this class:
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Soldering 101 with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Wednesdays Session 1: January 16 to February 13, 2019 (5 week class = 15 hours) Session 2: February 20 to March 20, 2019 (5 week class = 15 hours) Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: 5 Week Session: $340 Fee includes all materials. No previous experience required. Minimum age 14. In this 5 week class by Cecilia Minnehan, from Cecilia Designs, you will learn the fundamentals of soldering and how to set up your own soldering station. You will learn about manipulating metal, bending, folding, twisting, hammering, sanding, filling and how all pieces will solder together, how to prepare your metals for soldering and how to solder different thicknesses to each other. We will work with copper and sterling. Metalsmithing skills covered in this class:
Please bring reading glasses if you use them! Open to students of any level, beginners welcome. *Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for metalsmithing: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back. |
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Intro to Forging: Cuff or Bangle Bracelet with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Wednesdays Dates: January 16 // February 6 // February 27 (This class is offered every 3 weeks and rotates with "Soldering Stackable Rings" and "Soldering Wire Wrapped Earrings" other Wednesdays). Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $80 per class, includes all materials No previous experience required. Min age 14. *Please see dress code below. Want to learn how to make your own forged cuff bracelet? In this 3 hour workshop by Cecilia Minnehan, from Cecilia Designs, you will learn how to forge/hammer a round wire into the shape or design you would like. You will learn how to light up the torch and anneal the wire in between the forging. You will also learn about tumble finishing for a smooth bright finish or options for a matte finish. This is a perfect introduction to an important skill for making jewelry. Metalsmithing skills covered in this class:
*Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for metalsmithing: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back. |
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Soldering Stackable Rings with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Wednesdays Dates: January 23 // February 13 // March 6 (This class is offered every 3 weeks and rotates with "Into to Forging: Cuff or Bangle Bracelet" and "Soldering Wire Wrapped Earrings" other Wednesdays). Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $80 per class, includes all materials No previous experience required. Min age 14. *Please see dress code below. Want to learn how to solder? In this 3 hour class with Cecilia Minnehan, from Cecilia Designs you will be able to complete a wearable ring. The class will repeat weekly - take additional classes to design multiple rings! Metalsmithing skills covered in this class:
*Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for metalsmithing: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back. |
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Soldering Wire Wrapped Earrings with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Wednesdays Dates: January 30 // February 20 // March 13 (This class is offered every 3 weeks and rotates with "Into to Forging: Cuff or Bangle Bracelet" and "Soldering Stackable Rings" other Wednesdays). Time: 2:00 - 5:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $80, all materials included No previous experience required. Min age 14. *Please see dress code below. In this introductory class, you will learn to how to solder, anneal, dap and wire wrap to create hanging earrings. We will use a teardrop sterling shape, make earring wires and wrap the earring with copper wire for a contrasting accent. You will also learn about finishing with a bright look. Metalsmithing skills covered in this class:
*Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for metalsmithing: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back. |
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Soldering 102 with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Thursdays Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Session 1: January 17 to February 14, 2019 (5 week class = 15 hours) Session 2: February 21 to March 21, 2019 (5 week class = 15 hours) Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: 5 Class Session: $340 Fee includes all base metal materials and solder. Prerequisite :Soldering 101 Class. Minimum age 14. This 5 week class with Cecilia Minnehan from Cecilia Designs is a continuation for those who have taken the Soldering 101 class who are interested in furthering techniques learned. You will get a chance to fine tune your skills learned in Soldering 101 and there will be more of a general hands on overview of metalsmithing and how those two skills work together. We will work on projects that advance your knowledge of jewelry making and how to get to a finished piece while at the same time discussing the process of production versus one of a kind pieces. Metalsmithing skills covered in this class:
Please bring reading glasses if you use them! *Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for metalsmithing: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back. |
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Solder & Bezel Set a Sea Glass Pendant with Lucinda Sheldon
Day: Fridays Dates: February 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Fee: $80.00, all class materials included. Minimum age 14. In one 3 hour class you will create and complete a beautiful custom pendant. Bring your own sea glass or pick from our collection (if you are bringing your own, please bring a few to pick from of different thicknesses & try for a pieces not bigger than the size of a quarter). Metalsmithing skills covered in this class:
Dress code! For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy in the Metals Department: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back. |
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