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Beading: The Art of Knotting with Lucinda Sheldon
Day: Tuesdays Dates: January 15, 22, 29 // February 5, 12, 19, 26 // March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 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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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 // March 7, 14, 21, 28 // April 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 1:00-4:00PM Days: Saturdays Dates: January 12, 19, 26 // February 2, 9, 16, 23 // March 9, 16, 23, 30 // April 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $65 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 (5 week class = 15 hours) Session 1: January 16 to February 13, 2019 Session 2: February 20 to March 20, 2019 Session 3: April 3 to May 1, 2019 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 Bracelet with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Wednesdays Dates: January 16 // February 6 // February 27 // April 3 (This class is offered every 4 weeks and rotates with "Soldering Stackable Rings", "Soldering Wire Wrapped Earrings" and "Solder & Bezel Set a Sea Glass Pendant" 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 // April 10 (This class is offered every 4 weeks and rotates with "Intro to Forging: Cuff Bracelet", "Soldering Wire Wrapped Earrings" and "Solder & Bezel Set a Sea Glass Pendant" 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 // April 17 (This class is offered every 4 weeks and rotates with "Intro to Forging: Cuff Bracelet" , "Soldering Stackable Rings" and "Solder & Bezel Set a Sea Glass Pendant" 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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Solder & Bezel Set a Sea Glass Pendant with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Wednesdays Dates: March 20 // April 24 (This class is offered every 4 weeks and rotates with "Intro to Forging: Cuff Bracelet", "Soldering Stackable Rings" and "Soldering Wire Wrapped Earrings" other Wednesdays). Time: 2:00 - 5:00PM 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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Bezel Making - Intermediate Soldering with Cecilia Minnehan
Day: Thursdays Dates: February 28 // March 7, 14, 21 Time: 9:30 - 12:30AM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $75 per class, Copper, Brass & Sterling earring & bezel wire included. Prerequisite: Soldering 101 Class. Minimum age 14. This intermediate/advanced class is for those who already know how to solder but want to learn different ways to make a bezel and how to apply it into a different piece of jewelry. You could make a bracelet, earrings, a pendant or a ring. This will be an ongoing series of classes where you can advance with your bezel as you wish. 14K components, sterling sheet metal or thick wires for ring shanks or bracelets must be purchased by students on their own (Cecilia is available to assist students with placing orders for materials). Bring your own stone, beach glass, pottery or rocks approximately the size of a quarter or the studio has a variety of pieces available to bezel set. 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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Constellation Earrings with Elysha Roberts
Day: Thursdays Dates: February 28, March 7, 21 Time: 5:00 - 8:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $65 materials included No previous experience required. Minimum age 14. Make your own version of these starry, night sky earrings with Elysha Roberts from Elysha Joy Metals! Learn how to:
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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Wire Work Fundamentals with Sarah Young
Day: Alternate Saturdays Dates: March 9, 23 // April 6, 20 Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM Location: Jewelry Studio Fee: $45 per class, includes all materials. No previous experience required. Minimum age 14. In this two hour class, taught by Sarah K Young of Vineyard Sky Bead Design you’ll learn some simple wire working techniques. Turn your beach finds - sea glass, stones or pottery shards, into a functional pendant or charm piece. These fundamental skills can easily translate into a variety of jewelry making techniques. Using either copper or brass wire you will learn how to wrap your treasure to create either a pendant or key fob. Bring your own or choose a piece or two from our studio selection. You will create a pendant or charm to leave with at the end of class. Come for one class or all to improve upon your skills! You will gain skill in the following areas:
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