Jewelry Supplies:

Workshop students will be notified in advance what is needed for class.

 

Designing with Acid Etching

WS-101-A (10am-3pm) *working lunch August 2

WS-101-B (10am-3pm) *working lunch August 30

Cost per student: $150.00

All materials are included for the project plan.

Course Objectives: Students will learn how to properly use acid to etch both silver and copper. We will focus on multiple layered etching which gives the illusion of depth in metal. Learn how to etch designs with free hand drawing as well as transferred images. We wil use poly tech transfer papers, enamel, spray paint, and latex paint. Demonstrations on how to mix texturing techniques will also be taught. Students will create a sterling silver and copper ring constructed from the patterns etched that day. Students will also observe how to create a hollow pendent.

No prior metal experience.

Ring that students will create during the acid workshop

pendent that students will observe how to construct during the acid workshop.

 

Designing in metal and other materials

WS-102-A Saturday (10am-2pm)*working lunch September 20th

Cost per student: 50.00

 

Course Objectives:

Stop wasting your silver on designs you are not happy with!!!!

This class is designed to teach basic design elements such as use of pattern, layering, repetition, color and more in a relaxed setting. I will have many handouts and examples to show how all of these elements are incorporated into an incredible piece of jewelry. We will also address questions such as "What gauge should I use for this process?" and any other questions I've heard about designing in metal over the years. Students are encouraged to send me their own questions early so that I can have solution examples ready to show in class.

I will even show you how to build a model of your work in heavy paper to help answer construction questions.....I swear it works!

I teach color and design at a major university to interior design students and it's great to watch students see how they can apply common design to their everyday life.

*this is only a design class

 

 

 

 

 

Fantastic Silver Chains

offered by special request only

Course Objectives:

In this class we will explore the many ways a chain can be constructed. A chain doesn't have to be made only of thin wire. We will explore wire wrapping, chain mail, making small forms and connecting them with rings. If you want to learn about ways to create fantastic chain pieces to be worn as necklaces or bracelets, you will love this class. We will practice with copper, and then move to silver.  Students will complete several samples and a silver bracelet using a newly learned technique. Metals background is helpful but not necessary.

 

 

 

 

Adorn Your Pet

WS-103-A Saturday (10am-4pm) September 2

WS-103-B Saturday (10am-4pm)  November 15

Cost per student: 150.00

All materials included:Students will have time and materials to create two sterling and copper pet tags.

Course Objectives: In this workshop students will enjoy learning how to make a one of a kind pet tag for their beloved companion. I created a sterling pet tag for my cat the day of his adoption and feel that all pets need to be reminded how special they are to us. Students will be provided materials to create an elaborate pet tag from sterling silver and other materials. You can even incorporate a picture of yourself or your pet in the tag.

Sushi Cat loves her pet tag.

 

 

 

Hollow forming

(focus on the hydrolic press commonly known as a bonny doon)

WS-104-A Saturday (10am-4pm) October 25

Cost per student: 150.00

All materials included to create a textured copper pendent.

 

Course Objectives: Students will learn how to cut a die from compression board to be used for pressing shapes in metal. The cavity cut into the wood will allow for "pillowed shapes" to be created.

Students will create a "sewn" die formed pendent influenced by Thomas Mann....you all know how much I love his work. WWTMD (What would Thomas Mann do?)

.......photo of project coming soon