- Basket Making - Lorraine Garcia
- This class is for beginners and the baskets to be made are: large tote, medium market, round twill with wood base and 10 inch round. Hand dyed reed will be used to enhance your basket. Basket styles will vary each year. Class limit is 6. Estimated cost for 4 completed baskets, supplies and class fee is $125.00. Come relax and enjoy yourself.
- Basketry-Joan Stoneham
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This basketry class will explore basic to beyond weaving techniques. Color design, overlays, embellishments, and more will be covered. No experience mecessary. Set your own pace in weaving and relax while learning a new skill. Expect to make 2 to 7 baskets using only superior reed. Supply fee varies from $50 to $250 or more, depending on size and number of baskets you choose to weave. Students will need to bring with them the following supplies:
- Flannel backed tablecloth (old)
- Screwdriver flat approx. ¼", short handle
- Awl or ice pick
- Dishpan
- Old towel
- Clothespins
- Beading - Addie DePietro
- Addie teaches a structured class that covers bead knotting, endless, braiding, weaving, wisting and attaching the many different types of accent pieces. Material for all projects is available or students may bring their own materials to class. Kist for first piece is $25.
- Beading - Dot Kasper-Eberle
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Dot teaches the basics of bead stringing. You will learn to knot using silk as first choice, proper thread size, how to select stringing cord or wire, lay out designs, methods of closure including beadtips, continuous, French coil, cones, and crimp beads. Learn as you design…students working on their own creations and at their own pace. Choose gemstone beads, pearls and other natural materials, crystal and glass beads, sterling silver, 14GF, copper, and other metals. Tools and all supplies needed may be purchased
from the instructor. Bring beads and supplies you have on hand. You can also rework old necklaces. Total cost of the class will depend upon what the student purchases, but you can expect to spend anywhere from $50 to $200.
View Past Student's Work. - Beading - Lorna Larson
- Class instruction includes introduction to beading design, evaluation of the beads for their suitability to be knotted, and stringing beads with a variety of stringing materials. The beads will be made of stones, minerals, or glass. The first project will be stringing a short necklace and attaching a single clasp. The second project will be knotting a necklace long enough to go over the head without a clasp. These two projects will require 3 sixteen-inch strands of beads. Beads suitable for knotting, as many beads are not, will be available starting at $6 a strand and up. A student will be able to string a short necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings from 2 sixteen-inch strands of beads. If students are currently proficient in knotting, other projects will be substituted such as simple bead weaving. Students will be taught to dye the silk thread to match/complement the color of beads they are stringing on silk. Other projects may include fabricating a variety of other necklace styles, earrings, or bracelets. Stringing materials available will be the nylon coated stainless steel cable such as Beadalon, Soft Touch, Soft Flex, or Griffin; stretch nylon, cord, wire, Fireline, Power Pro, and stretch threads such as Stretch Magic. If desired, students can learn to make small wire accent beads for their projects as well. Students may also bring their own beads or old necklaces to rework or repair. Class fee is $15 and will include glue, 3 flexible needles, findings, and thread for the first two projects or similar projects, 3 feet of 22 gauge square brass wire and a handout. The instructor provides tools for in-class use. Beads, personal tools, findings, and other supplies will be available for purchase. The total cost for the class ranges from $50 to $300 depending upon student purchases. Average cost is between $125 and $175.
- Beading - Becky Patellis
- Classes consist of beading techniques as they apply to necklaces, earrings, pins, watches, etc, the elements of design, personal style, and scale. This class has good information for the beginner, as well as the more advanced. Beads, stringing materials, findings, and tools will be available for purchase from the instructor. Cost can average between $150 and $350, in supplies and tools, depending on the projects you choose and what supplies you bring with you. Please bring any wire, PMC, lampwork, or silver projects you might have done that you wish to incorporate into your beaded work. There will be a $25 lab fee to cover patterns, design, and wardrobing materials, thread, needles and wire.
- Beading, Seed - Barbara Green
- In this class you will use Peyote stitch and couching along with African Helix and Ndebele to make a necklace. Barbara will teach you how to bead around cabochons or other flat materials, such as glass, buttons, or shells. Materials fee is $25
- Beading, Seed - Vivian Heath
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This class will cover peyote stitch, brick stitch, and herringbone;
with variations on each technique, completing two or three projects
in a week. We also have fun kumihimo waving, and loom weaving.
Vivian is happy to share any and all information with the student
and welcomes phone calls. (706-379-4057 or email at vlheath@windstream.net).
A $25 lab fee includes first project, leather, felt, glue, pins,
and copies. You can bring your own materials or purchase from
Vivian; she will have everything needed for class. See sample
work at her website: http://BeadedBunnyHill.moonfruit.com. She
has opened Beaded Bunny Hill, a bead/rock shop in her home. Call
for directions and shop hours.
View Past Student's Work - Beading Crochet with Multi-Media Design - Judy Kelly
- The focus of the class is on bead crochet and using it to design multi-media projects. The bead crochet can be used either as a major or minor element of the student's design. Students will learn how to load their thread with combinations of patterns that flow from one pattern to another within a single project, incorporating the student's own pattern designs. Different sizes of beads will be utilized in the bead crochet. Students will leave the class knowing basic beading skills. Bead caps, closures and crimping may be used to complete projects. Students may bring focus pieces to class. Focus pieces will also be available for purchase. Students can expect to leave with at least 3 completed projects. Lab fee: $25 and includes a beading mat, #4 crochet hook, #8 seeds beads for first project, crimps and bead wire used during the week, and several patterns for future use.
- Beading, Seed - Diane Kuzara
- This is a beginning Seed Beading class and will offer several techniques. You will make such things as bracelets, necklaces, amulets, beaded cabochons, beaded ornaments, etc. Projects will vary and an Optivisor will be very helpful for this type of beading. Bring yours along. Supplies needed for class and extra may be purchased. Take this class in a very relaxed atmosphere and have fun! Material fee is $50 and up depending on materials used.
- Beading, Seed Advanced - Carol Burks
- This class focuses is on the creative flexibility of beads and individuality of design. This class is for the beader who wants to learn to feel comfortable working without a pattern or even a fully formed vision of what they will create. Usually the first project is a free-form bracelet. If students are interested, bead embroidery, which is a wonderful way to embellish a cabochon, dress up clothing, or create decorative objects will be covered. Students are free to bring their own supplies or buy from the instructor. Prerequisite: a good working knowledge of at least one basic bead weaving stitch, such as brick, peyote, herringbone, etc. Extensive beading experience is not needed. You may contact Carol at carol@carolburks.com for details. Everything you need for this class can be purchased from Carol for under $25.
- Cabochons - Steve Adams
- In this class, students will learn the basics of cutting cabochons. This includes selecting rough, using the trim saw, and shaping & polishing cabochons. Also included will be equipment safety, types of cabochon edges, techniques for creating domes, and cleaning up. "Additional credit" may be earned for finding something good to cut in the throwaway bin. New cabbing students will be encouraged to start with calibrated cabochons, but once students grasp the basics they can move into freeforms, as they feel comfortable. Slab material will be available for purchase from the instructor, total cost $5 - $25 or more depending on productivity. Students are encouraged to bring their own slabs to use in class (no rough, please; we do not have access to a slabbing saw).
- Cabochons - Gene Baxter
- The course covers all the steps involved in producing a cabochon from a slab, including the use of trim saw, grinding wheels, and polishing pads. Students are encouraged to bring slabs, but no corundum. Gene will have some slabs available for sale. Approximate cost for supplies (if you don't bring your own slabs) is $15 - $25
- Cabochons - Dianne Brooks
- Hey! What's in that rock? Cab it to unlock its beauty. We make a cabochon of semi-precious stone using diamond saws and grinders to shape and dome it to a beautiful polish. Students will learn standard shapes as well as freeforms, crosses, hearts. Orienting for chatoyance, cat's-eyes and stars will be addressed. A $25 material fee will cover handouts and a bag of material for specific projects including specialty stones. Additional slabs will be available for sale. Students may bring their own stones but no corundum (diamonds, rubies or sapphires).
- Cabochons - Betty James
- The class will teach traditional ovals, rounds, square, and rectangular shapes and will then progress to more difficult shapes, both traditional and modern, with at least one flat surface cut and polished on the round wheel. The class also receives instruction in care and maintenance of the shop machines. Each student proceeds at their own pace with emphasis on quality of workmanship rather than quantity of stones completed. There is a class fee of $20 for required items for the class. Betty will also have slabs for purchase at nominal prices.
- Cabochons - Jack King
- Students will cut a variety of materials using standard calibrated shapes or freeforms. This will be a beginning cabochon class, that will be based on learning proper technique and proven procedures, as well as cleanliness, in the process to insure that each step in the progression is finished to its best, so that a high quality, no-compromise cabochon that anyone would be proud of, is produced by each student. The class is intended to be a no-pressure, fun week with each person working at their skill level and speed. Each student will receive as much one-on-one guidance as needed. Different levels of cabbing material will be available for purchase or students may bring their own material. The one condition each student must agree to and abide by is that at the end of EACH workday, each student is responsible to clean his/her machine and his/her work area. In addition, at the end of the class week, as a joint effort, all students will be expected to thoroughly clean the entire classroom so that the next arriving class will be greeted with a welcoming environment. If you have never cut a stone before, do not worry, you will. If you have cut cabochons, hopefully your techniques can be improved upon to produce even more beautiful stones. Let's have a fun, sharing week with rocks! A $20 class fee per student is required.
- Cabochons - Jerry Mason
- This class is specific to the cutting and creation of cabochons stones. In this class you will learn the correct methods to select a small slab of Agate, or Jasper; mark, cut, grind, and polish to a completed cabochon stone suited for jewelry or exhibition. The student will become familiar with the equipment and it's use and care. The first two or three days the student will create calibrated stones, but as they progress in experience and knowledge, the art of freeform stone cutting will be discussed and possibly implemented. No student will begin this class with free forms. Precut slabs may be purchased or you may bring your own. $25 Lab fee will include your first slab, and a pendent, belt buckle or bolo.
- Cabochons - Paul Roberts
- This course is intended for beginners, but more experienced cabbers may also find it useful. Starting with standard shapes (domed and flat, curved and straight sides), and moving on to free-forms, students will cut a variety of both hard material (such as agate and jasper), and softer materials (such as marble and sodalite). They will learn to determine the shape of and pre-form a stone depending on the pattern or shape it presents. They will learn how to edge a stone depending on how it is to be set. Attention will be given to safety, the use and care of the machines, and special characteristics of different cutting materials. Emphasis will be laid on quality not quantity: thus, the number of finished cabochons an individual student may produce is expected to vary widely. Daily cleaning of one's workspace and a through Friday afternoon cleaning of the classroom by all students is required. For the basic class fee of $25 a small kit will be provided for each student (includes several slabs, written instructions, and other materials for the class). Additional slabs of various materials will be available for purchase, or you may bring your own (no rough to be slabbed). Come prepared to discover some of earth's hidden beauty and to have a mountain of fun!
- Cabochons - Richard Shackleton
- This is a beginning class where you will learn slowly, step-by-step, how to complete a good cabochon. You will learn how to use a variety of machines properly, and safely. You will also be responsible for cleaning up daily. Class fee of $20.00 includes group instruction, detailed handouts, your first 2-kits, and of course, individual assistance throughout. Additional slabs will be available for sale if you do not have your own material for work later in the week. An Optivisor, which can be borrowed or purchased from the school, glasses and an apron (for water spray) are recommended. Non-beginners are welcome, but are asked to follow along with the class (at class pace), for at least the first 2 days. Richard believes in a stress-free learning environment. Rocks are fun!
- Cabochons II - Ellis Bray
- This CABS II class will use the Cabochons classroom, equipment and rules to become more creative, as each student learns to recognize his/her gifts and build their skills, with a goal of creating masterpieces. Each student will receive an original and comprehensive booklet that will incorporate the content of the subject matter to be taught. Ellis will conduct quickie-demos in each of the ten sessions, illustrating the session's main point. Some rough and slabs will be made available at reasonable prices, but students are also encouraged to bring their own treasures-in-the-rough. A nominal class fee of $10 covers cost of booklet and project materials. Firm Prerequisite: Cabochons
- Cabochons II - Freehand Composite - Ron Gibbs
- Demonstrates how to make composite (intarsia like) cabochons without the need for precision equipment. We will make use of the Genie cabbing machine, trim saw, and flat lap. Four kits will be provided but students can bring their own slabs. The class will teach you how to glue-up the starting composite, how to grind it into shape and polish it. A $35 lab fee will include the four kits and provide backing and framing for at least one more stone. It will also include a polymer gluing board, mixing cups for epoxy, two types of epoxy cement, and some computer documentation. Additional materials may be purchased from the instructor or you may bring your own. Bring an Optivisor or magnifying glass, and wear old clothing. Further questions please email Ron at theimage1@aol.com Prerequisite: Should be familiar with general techniques of cab cutting and trim saw.
- Cabochons + Faceting - David Corn and Jerry Mason
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This class is for the true beginner. Only students with absolutely
no experience, including opal cutting, will be accepted. In this
class the beginner will be taught The Art Of Lapidary, which
literally means stone cutting. Students must come prepared to
work 3 hours on Sunday night and 8 hours each day (Monday-Friday).
At noon Wednesday, the students will rotate instructors and classes,
(cabochons move to Faceting and Faceting moves to Cabochons).
Students must rotate; there are no exceptions. This gives the
beginning student 20 hours in each area. The student will also
be taught to set a snap set stone. Each student should go home
with one mounted stone from each area. Included in this class
will be the care, cleaning, and maintenance of the machinery.
Class begins promptly at 7:00 pm on Sunday night and ends at
close of class on Friday or at 5:00 pm. Students that are not
able to work Sunday night or the appointed hours will not be
accepted. Cabochons: $45, Faceting: $45
1) One Belt Buckle, Bolo Tie, or Pendent 1) One Specimen of Cutting Rough
2) One Slab of Cutting Rough 2) One Snap Set Mounting
3) One Wire Wrapped Stone 3) One Work Book
4) One Class Picture 4) One Ultra Lap
5) Typed Class Notes 5) One Class Picture
Additional cutting materials will be available for purchase from the instructors. - Carving-Jimmy Brogdon
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This class is for wood carvers of all levels. The class will
begin with lessons on the tools and on tool safety. Fordoms and
dremels will be used in class. If you have a favorite woodcarving
tool, you are welcome to bring it to class with you. All necessary
tools will be provided to the class for their use. We will start
carving a wood spirit from a rough out (precarved) pine knot.
When this is completed you may carve a wood spirit from a non-roughed-out
pine knot, walking stick or cypress knee. There will be a $25
class fee, which includes one roughed-out pine knot. Additional
wood for carving spirits may be purchased. Applying a finish
onto the wood product will also be demonstrated. You may spend
up to $100 purchasing additional wood or materials needed for
carving. Interested students can call Jimmy at 305-304-9015 or
e-mail him at: jimmysgems@gmail.com
View Examples of Instructor's Work - Carving - Sandy Cline
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This course will provide a general introduction to the carving
of soapstone. You will develop a working knowledge of the material,
the tools, safe handling issues and the methods used to complete
a carving. Beginning with a study of the properties of the stone,
you will produce a simple piece and progress to making a sculpture
of your choice. The development of your own personal style will
be encouraged. Class lab fee is $40.00 which includes an instruction
and information booklet. All the tools necessary will be provided
by the teacher. The stone for the first project, a "Swimming
Loon", is included in this fee. There after stone cost for
this course will depend on the size of the project or projects
chosen. Stone will be $2.50 per pound. An average carving generally
will use 10 pounds of stone. You should bring towels or bubble
wrap to carry home your finished carvings. Further information
may be found at his web site: www.soapstonesculpture.com
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View Past Students Work - Carving - Diane Walker
- Diane will have tools on hand to use and students may bring any hand tools they wish to try. Some she's found useful include rasps, files, sandpaper, wood carving tools, dental tools and nails ground to particular shapes. If you wish to attempt to carve a particular object or animal, bring a picture with you. If you have any questions you can e-mail Diane at dianafiona@aol.com
- Carving - Jade - Carlos Reyes and Bill Smith
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These two teachers team up to show their students how to produce
masterpiece carvings in jadeite. Each student will be provided
with 6 polished jade slabs from which several finished carvings
will be produced. Needless to say, quality will be stressed over
quantity. Material and lab fees will be approximately $120, depending
on the number of slabs desired.
View Past Students Work - Casting - Gino Deskins and Ronald Walker
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Students will receive a handout on lost wax casting,
wax required to make any of the wax models that they wish, sprue wax for mounting their model for lost wax casting. Lab fee: $95. This class is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. Fine silver may be purchased at market prices. Prerequisite: at least 1 silver class. - Casting - Joe DePietro
- Joe shows how to create a custom piece using the different waxes and how to make a wax model from a mold. Casting and finishing jewelry pieces are done in this class. Class lab fee of $85 covers investment, cost of waxes and sundries except casting metals. Bring old gold or sterling silver to class. Do not bring chains or solder. No organic materials will be cast.
- Casting - Vincent Flores, Sr.
- This is a basic class for beginners. Students will learn the centrifugal and vacuum casting method. We will also cover lost wax, how to sprue wax, making up your investment and how to burn out. Class lab fee is $70 and covers the cost of investment and waxes. Students must be able to lift 20 pounds. No organic materials will be cast.
- Casting and Advanced Finishing - Gino Deskins/Ron Walker
- This class will be a 2-week course consisting of instruction on jewelry design, wax carving, mold making, setting of stones, and complete jewelry finishing. Concentration will be on finishing quality, not quantity. Lab fee is $185 and covers sheet & wire wax, carving wax, wax models, investment and lost wax casting instruction booklet. Stones, silver and gold are extra and may be purchased from the instructor. We will also be casting organic materials. Prerequisite: 1 or more casting classes
- Chain - Sandy Bergquist
- Designed for the beginner, this class will present the basics of creating a variety of chains with unsoldered jump rings. Precut rings, prepared by the instructor, will be available in Artistic Wire, Copper, Argentium, and Gold-filled Wire. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. Tools required are two pairs of pliers - bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Optivisor is recommended. Class fee: $25 to cover the cost of handouts and pattern starters. Total cost of the class, which will depend on the type of wire used and the number of chains the students chooses to make, should range between $100 to $150.
- Chain - Dee and Bill Conybear
- This class will be structured for beginners to learn the basics of making chains with unsoldered jump rings. If you took a class but did not continue to make chains you may qualify as a beginner. Intermediate students should choose their intermediate class. Using precut rings prepared by the instructors, you will construct chains and jewelry pieces in the basic patterns for chain making. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. Precut rings will be available in Argentium Sterling Silver, 14K Gold-filled, Copper, and Artistic Wire. This class will prepare you to recognize variations of patterns in publications and help you to understand instructions for them. The only tools you will need are two pairs of pliers, bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Bring your own if you have them. There will be pliers for you to borrow or purchase and the school provides magnifying lights for your use. Class fee of $40 will help cover the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. The total cost will depend on the number of chains you choose to make. Materials fee will average $100 to $150.
- Chain - John Fetvedt
- In this class you will learn chain making from raw wire to finished jewelry, including selecting the wire gauge and jump ring size, winding and cutting jump rings, weaving the chain, and polishing the completed item. All levels of students are encouraged to participate. Advanced students will be encouraged to move beyond the basics of round ring chain making into the realm of complex chains, learning how to form, cut, solder, fuse, deform the rings, to make "units" which are linked together to make artistic chain jewelry. A lab fee of $25 covers printed material, copper wire and rings for practice. It is recommended that you bring an Optivisor. Basic tools will be available for use during the class, or you may bring your own. A wide variety of kits for earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, sterling silver and gold-filled wire, as well as an assortment of clasps, will be available for purchase from the instructor. Project cost will likely run $50 and up, depending on the projects you select.
- Chain - Kym Hoerr
- This class of beginning chain will include an orientation to chain making including type and gauges of wire, how to make your own rings and the necessary equipment to wind, cut and polish them. Basic chain patterns that will be covered are charm, byzantine, foxtail, spiral, queen or square, cloverleaf, and, time permitting, rope chain or chain maille. Students will need a pair of flat needle nose pliers and a pair of bent needle nose pliers, or just two bent needle nose pliers. The school provides magnifying lights for your use, but if you have an Optivisor you should bring it. Pliers and Optivisors can also be purchased at the school. Pre-cut jump ring kits for each of the chains being taught will be available for purchase from the instructor. Lab fee is $25 to cover printed material and practice rings. Cost of materials will average $125 to $200 depending on the cost of silver and gold at the time of the class.
- Chain, Beginning - Case Leeser
- In this class, students will learn the basic weaves needed in this creative art with sterling silver pre-cut rings. Students will learn the steps necessary to make their work look professional and well made. The first project will be chosen by the instructor and will be included in the class fee. Students will advance through a series of beginning weaves, completing four or more pieces depending on the speed and agility of the student. Please bring an Optivisor and two pair of chain nose pliers, or you may purchase these from the school. If you have tools of your own, bring them along. The class fee is $25 and includes a workbook with patterns, a kit for the first project, reference sources and various useful charts for the student to continue weaving. Additional kits for the class projects will be available as well as clasps, toggles and other embellishments and findings for purchase from the instructor. Average cost (depending on the choices and number of projects chosen) will be $150-200
- Chain - Dawn Stevens
- This class will be structured for Beginners to learn the fundamentals for making chains with unsoldered jump rings and other material. The class is for individuals who have never taken a chain class or taken a class but did not continue to make chains. Intermediate students should choose one of our advanced classes. You will construct chains and jewelry pieces in the basic patterns for chain making using precut rings purchased from the instructor. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. Precut rings will be available in Sterling Silver, Copper, Artistic Wire, and Neoprene Rubber. The only tools you will need are two pairs of pliers, bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Bring your own if you have them. There will be pliers for you to borrow or purchase and the school provides magnifying lights for your use. If you have an Optivisor or magnify glasses please bring them. Class fee of $30 will help cover the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. The total cost will depend on the number of chains you choose to make. Material fee on average will be $150-$200.
- Chain, Intermediate - Case Leeser
- The class will use pre-cut and prepared sterling silver rings to make some of the more complex maille weaves. Students will complete four or more chains during the week, depending on the student's dexterity and patterns chosen. At least one beginning chain class and an ongoing participation in the making of chain are prerequisites for this class. The emphasis will be on completing some of the more intricate patterns as well as adding some unique touches to some favorite weaves, making them "your own." Please bring an Optivisor (or something like it), two pair of chain nosed pliers and any other tools the student prefers to use for chain making. Tools are also available for purchase from the William Holland store. The $25 class fee will include the first project kit to be chosen by the instructor, a workbook with patterns, instructions, charts and references. Various clasps, toggles and embellishments will be available for purchase from the instructor. Average cost is around $150-200. Look forward to a fun and challenging week. Prerequisite: Chain I and ongoing experience.
- Chain, Intermediate - Dee & Bill Conybear
- Prerequisite: One beginning chain class or experience making several basic patterns for unsoldered chains using jump rings. No Beginners Please. If you have taken 3 of their classes, please request the stand-by list only. This class is the next step after basic chain instruction. The class will begin with a review of some of the basic patterns. Kits with precut rings will be provided for practice in starting these. Variations of each pattern will be discussed using examples from their display. Some copper and enameled copper wire in jewel tone colors will be used to reduce the cost for those of you who cut your own rings. Precut rings in Argentium Sterling Silver and 14K GF will also be available for purchase. Previous experience of the class and student requests will determine the patterns to be taught. These may include Jens Pind and GSG. Class fee of $40 will help cover the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. Average cost is $100+ depending on your choices.
- Chain, Advanced - Virginia Murphree
- Virginia's advanced chain class is taught in a semi-structured classroom environment. Semi-structured is defined as somewhat simple chain making for the first part of the class to allow this instructor to make adjustments to your skills in closing your jump rings. After the first two chains, you will be allowed to choose the chains that you wish to make from the selections available. Kits will be provided for each project. You will need two pair of either of the three pliers suggested - Flat nose, bent nose, and needle nose pliers. This depends on which ones you are more comfortable with. You will also need a round nose pliers and cutter pliers. There will be a selection of beads to choose from to incorporate into your chain, as well as toggles. You may bring your own beads or embellishments that you wish to add. The Lab fee will be $25, which includes a handout of different patterns of chains available for your to make in or outside of class. There is also information about recommended sites, measurements, and other material. You will have a jump ring opener, pick, ruler and a container to keep for your supplies. The cost of the class will range from $150 to $200 for bracelets. The cost will vary depending on your pattern and the length of the chain. No torches will be used in this class. You may contact the instructor at thechainlady@aol.com Prerequisite: Chain.
- Chain, Advanced - Chuck Bruce
- This class has been designed to teach the same skills as Howard Siegel's Advanced Chain class. Chuck has spent several years assisting Howard in his Advanced Chain class. Please read Howard's class description for the skills, projects and costs of this class. Prerequisite: Chain
- Chain, Advanced - Howard Siegel
- Students in this class will learn how to form, cut and fuse fine silver rings, to make loops and then form and weave the loops to make simple and complex chains. Students will complete from four to seven chains during the week, depending on their dexterity, the complexity and length (bracelet or necklace) of the chains. There are two chains everyone will make in order to learn how to fuse fine silver. These two chain kits (Roman Fold Over bracelet and Foxtail necklace) cost $20 and $15.00. After completing these two chains, students may choose to make any one of at least nine other chains for which kits will be available. The kits will range in price from $10 to $40. A typical selection of five chain kits would cost about $90, based upon the current cost of silver. There is a lab fee of $25, which covers the cost of the chain making book provided to each student, a fusing board, a coil cutting tool, a jump ring opening tool, a needle tool for manipulating the rings while weaving chains, containers for storing unused rings or links and the paste solder that is used to make some of the chains. Students will need an Optivisor (which can be purchased from the school) or equivalent magnifying device. Please bring your wire wrapping and chain making pliers with you and a jewelers saw frame, if you have one. Prerequisite: Chain
- Channel Inlay - Don & Ann Monroe
- Students in this class will have the opportunity to produce Channel Inlay pieces by fitting carefully shaped pieces of hard stone such as agate and jasper in a variety of silver pattern grids, which have been fabricated by the student. Using patterns developed by the student or from the instructors' library, pieces of jewelry such as pins, pendants, bola ties or belt buckles will be created. The more popular patterns are based on animals or geometric figures. Since channel inlay involves both silver and stonework, it is sometimes regarded as one of the most difficult skills to acquire. Silver and other supplies will be available from the instructors. Cost of class, including lab fee is $100 - $200. Prerequisite: two or more silver courses and good current soldering experience. Stone cutting experience such as cabochons is not required but can be helpful.
- Chasing and Repoussé - Tom and Kay Benham
- This introductory class teaches the ancient art of chasing & repoussé, a process in which a flat sheet of metal affixed to pitch in a bowl is manipulated using punches and hammers to impart a three-dimensional pattern and/or shape. It sounds difficult, but is not. You will be instructed each step. Several exercises are planned that will introduce and reinforce the basic techniques. Each student should complete several finished pieces during the week. Surface and background textures will be demonstrated as well as ways to patina and color the metal of the finished jewelry. Beginning projects will emphasize low relief chasing and repoussé skills, but techniques used to generate large relief or high volume work such as faces or animal subjects will also be covered. The class fee of $75 covers the use of pitch bowl, individual sets of liners and punches, hammers and other equipment as well as the copper material for the introductory exercises. Students should wear old clothing to class, bring an apron, a small hand towel, an Optivisor or other form of magnification, and ballpoint pen. Optional items to bring: jewelers saw, 4/0 or 5/0 saw blades, jewelers files, 6" steel bench block, and portable bench pin. Note: We will have new beginning projects this year so previous students will be learning something new.
- Cold Connections - Kathy Morris
- This class is about the art of combining metals (copper, silver, gold, tin, aluminum, and others) into a project of fine jewelry. From start to finish, you will enjoy learning riveting, wiring, acid etching, grommets, and all the different ways of Cold Connection (no soldering). You will truly enjoy the class and you are guaranteed to come out with several elegant projects. Tools needed: Chasing hammer, riveting hammer, steel block, small ball peen hammer, safety glasses, stamps for etching, and any other trinkets you might like to mount on your jewelry. If you have these tools, please bring them clearly marked with your name .The instructor will have tools and materials for purchase and use in the class. Class Fee: $125 will include all instruction materials and consumables for 5 days. Note: a torch may be used in this class.
- Cold Connections - Jill Ryon
- This class is for beginning metal workers who would prefer not to (or won't) solder. Basic metal working techniques will be taught using silver, copper and brass sheet and wire. You will master developing and transferring designs, tool care, sawing, drilling, hammering, texturing, connecting and polishing. Methods of setting cabochons, beads and fused glass will be explored. Simple soldering instruction will be available. The class fee of $100 will cover material and supplies to complete several projects. Students are encouraged to bring their own materials to incorporate in their projects. Additional materials will be available for sale. Note: a torch may be used in this class. This class has no pre-requisites. email: jryon@hotmail.com
- Cold Connections - Kim St. Jean
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Cold Connections are the processes of using various different
materials as attachments to connect two or more pieces of metal.
In this class you will explore several techniques in assemblage
using cold connections. You will learn how to make rivets of
non-conventional materials and apply them to your project. You
will also learn how to set eyelets, lash and tie, and use a variety
of micro hardware, including screws, washers, nuts and tacks.
You will spend time exploring texture and forming techniques
including fold forming, hammering, and the proper use of the
rolling mill. You will experiment with various patina techniques
to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your metals, and also delve
into etching. We will briefly explore the use of resin and its
place in jewelry design. The class fee is $125 and includes all
materials, literature, consumables, and supplies to be used throughout
the week. Any additional cost incurred would be in the purchase
of tools and/or materials that students may wish to acquire from
the instructor to continue designing at home with cold connections.
We will use torches and hammers, but this class has no prerequisite,
all levels welcome. Note: a torch may be used in this class.
View Past Student's Work - Cold Connections II - Kim St. Jean
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In this class we will be exploring further into the possibilities
of jewelry composition using a combination of cold connections
and soldering with mixed metals. The technique learned in your
previous cold connections classes will be combined with sweat
soldering using various types of solders and torches. We will
be working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals in unique combinations
incorporating found objects, ephemera, wood, glass and semi precious
stone into unique wearable pieces of art. Class fee: $150 all
materials included. Prerequisite: You must have taken at least
one cold connections class.
View Past Student's Work - Design - Brenda Smith
- This class is for students who have taken previous jewelry-making classes, and have the technical skills required by making pieces prescribed by the instructor. This class takes it to the next step by using those techniques to create your own designs. We'll use a sketchbook to explore, create and push your ideas on paper, and then recreate your previous pieces in your own, personal new designs. Bring previously made pieces for redesign. The instructor will teach color and design principles to help you push your ideas. The class is not limited to one genre of jewelry fabrication. The classroom is equipped with torches for metal smithing. Suggested genres are, but not limited to, silver and gold smithing, wire, beading, and polymer clay, and cold connections. Mixed media is encouraged. Students must bring their own supplies and tools. A limited number of stones will be available for sale. Students are asked to bring photos of jewelry designs torn from magazines and catalogs, along with the jewelry pieces to be redesigned and the supplies and tools to make them. Mixed media is encouraged so bring interesting found objects, beads and other articles to incorporate into your designs. This class is for developing design skills. The class fee is $95 to cover sketchbooks, tracing paper, etc. Contact Brenda Smith at 45bsmith@bellsouth.net
- Enameling - Bob Mattingly
- You will create jewelry pieces by melting glass to copper and silver. Several styles of enameling and different methods of application will be covered. Information for setting up your own studio, instructions for building a small torch kiln, and a resource list will be included. A sample set of enamels to use and take home is covered in the class fee of $75, along with metal for several projects. The instructor will provide extra design items, printed documentation, and all necessary tools. More materials will be available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own tools and materials to use in class and be prepared to have fun with enameling.
- Enameling - Christiana Tagliapietra
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Come and discover the exciting world of enamels! No special skills
are required but a good sense of color helps. This is a busy
class - it will teach you the basic techniques of this art. We
will be sifting, stenciling and wet packing. The class will also
shape and texture the metal and sink fine silver foil and wires
into the enamel. A demonstration of torchfiring will be given.
For those students who sign up for two consecutive weeks, special
tutoring in some techniques will be offered. A class fee of $65
will provide the student with enough materials to complete at
least four projects. Additional materials will be available for
purchase from the instructor.
View Past Student's Work - Enameling - Renee Wright
- This course will teach basic enameling techniques using copper and fine silver. Students will be creating pendants, earrings and brooches. Students will also have the opportunity to create a home décor item. Class fee is $65 and includes metal blanks, enameling powders, wire and tools. All materials will be provided for 3 projects with additional materials available for purchase. Students can expect to spend an additional $30 or more on supplies chosen. This class is designed for fun and creativity! Tool kits are supplied for class use. If you have favorite tools, such as round nose, flat nose and cutting pliers, please bring them.
- Faceting I - Lance Andrus
- This beginning faceting course will give the students the necessary tools to cut a 14 mm octagon shaped stone out of synthetic quartz. Techniques in dopping with wax and stone transfer will be demonstrated. A $45 lab fee will cover the cost of materials and a lab manual. Additional rough will be available for purchase by the student.
- Faceting I - Bill Compliment
- This beginner faceting class will cover what you need to know to facet a stone. We will be using the book by David Corn. You will be taught to facet, dop with wax, stone transfer and many techniques. The first stone will be a round brilliant of quartz. After you finish your first stone you can purchase different material and cut other designs. A $35 to $45 class fee includes the cost of the first stone, supplies, and the book. Optivisor or equivalent magnifier is needed for this class and can be purchased at the school.
- Faceting I - David Corn
- This beginner's course includes a discussion on machine types and facet rough. It includes several of the things to watch for in buying facet rough such as cracks, bubbles, veils, color zones, cleavage planes, and what maybe needed to polish certain types of rough. Also included is a demonstration and lesson in dopping with black faceting wax. The lab fee is $45, this includes a lab package and manual with step-by-step instructions to cut your first stone. You have your choice of either synthetic or natural quartz to cut a modified round brilliant stone. Additional rough will be available, for a fee, to cut additional stones.
- Faceting I - Mel Larson
- As an introduction to Faceting, this course is designed with a brief overview of various available machines, their cost, and their care, and nurture. On the first full day of class the student will be guided in evaluating and selecting "rough", in preparing and beginning to cut a "Round Brilliant" from a rough pre-form on a Graves Faceting Machine (or the student's own machine if brought). If time permits during the week the student will be allowed to experiment with more complex shapes as well as other machines at the school. Advanced cuts (step cuts and mixed cuts), while discussed, will be reserved for a more advanced class. Students are expected to provide an Optivisor, some form of eye protection, a small towel, and high hopes. They may bring their own machines for their personal use and their own personally collected rough (hardness less than 8) for evaluation and cutting. Students may also purchase rough and Optivisors from the instructor/school as may be needed or desired. A lab fee of $25 covers the cost of two stones, a cutting manual and consumable supplies, and handouts. Questions about class content and procedures may be addressed to the instructor at lormelar@verizon.net
- Faceting I - B.D. Moore
- Students will be given a marble as their first stone, after that they either use one of their own pieces of rough, or choose one that B.D. has for sale. Students will be using a Graves Faceting Machine, Mark 1 or Mark 4. The lab fee is $35. This covers a CD, 1 stone (which is a marble), various handouts, and an Ultralap polish lap. The total price of this class should not be over $60, unless the student decides to use a piece of very expensive rough.
- Faceting I - Randy Walker
- Beginners will be taught using the meetpoint method, beginning with a round brilliant cut with a choice of cuts after that. There will also be a discussion of computer aids to faceting such as GemCad and an angle conversion spreadsheet. You can e-mail Randy at LdDavoc@aol.com
- Faceting I - David Lonser
- This introduction to Meet Point Faceting will be the guide for faceting more complex shapes (oval, pear, marquis, rectangular). Because William Holland does not have the resources to polish hard materials such as corundum or cubic zirconia, only softer material can be faceted on the school equipment. Students are required to have a #7 or #10 Optivisor or equivalent. If the student does not have one, Optivisors can be purchased at the school. If the student does not bring material, two pieces of quartz or laser glass and boxes to place them in can be purchased for about $15. Lab fee: $30.
- Faceting I - Bill Roberts
- In this class the student will learn the meet point faceting method of stone cutting. All students will be supplied with 2 pieces of facet rough, an instruction book with 10 different facet diagrams and a list of critical angles. The student will learn stone orientation in order to learn how to get the best color and maximum yield from a stone. How to choose rough stone will also be covered. The student should expect to not just learn, but have a lot of fun at the same time. There will be a $50 lab fee which will cover a faceting book showing diagrams and techniques and rough material for a couple of projects. The teacher will also be offering additional material for sale should a student desire. Bill can be contacted at 404-556-8322.
- Faceting II - David Corn
- This advanced faceting course addresses cutting the more complex shapes (Oval, Pear, Marquis, Rectangular, etc.) and some of the more basic functions of GemCad. The school equipment cannot be used to cut the harder materials such as CZ, Corundum, or Topaz for example. But if a student wants to bring their own laps they may try cutting such materials. A student may desire to try a different make of machine than his own. If such is the case, William Holland has Facetron, Ultra-Tech, Graves, and Ray-Tech machines that the student may try. Some discussion will be held concerning polishing and the advantages of resequencing the cutting order of a design. Also a short discussion will be held on meetpoint faceting. A Lab Fee of $45 will be charged for the course, this includes design sheets for an oval, trillion, square, emerald, pear and marquis, 2 Spectra Ultra-Laps and 2 pieces of quartz rough. Prerequisite for this course: A student must be able to facet a round brilliant with no assistance.
- Faceting II - Mary Lou Kick, G. G.
- Students must have had basic faceting experience. Our objective is to learn to cut the fancy shapes. Repair of broken, scratched and abraded stones will also be taught. Please bring Optivisor, 3 x 5 index cards, millimeter gauge, pen and penlight. Practice stones will be supplied without charge.
- Faceting II - David Lonser
- In Faceting II, "Introduction to Meet Point Faceting" will be the instruction guide for faceting more complex shapes (oval, pear, marquis, rectangular). Only softer material can be faceted on the school equipment. However, if you bring your own equipment, you can cut harder materials. The class is not as structured as the beginning class; instead students may elect to work on areas in which they have problems. The school has Ultra Tec, Facetron, Graves and Ray Tec machines. If students are having problems with their machines, we can try to analyze what the problem is and do some minor tweaking. Students are required to have a #7 or #10 Optivisor or equivalent. Optivisors can be purchased at the school. Polishing laps are a required and can be purchase for $2.50. If you do not bring material, two pieces of quartz or laser glass and boxes to place them in can be purchased for about $15. Class fee is $30. Prerequisite: The student should have successfully cut six stones.
- Gem ID: Chasing Rainbows - Rich Dillon
- Using visual optic techniques and homemade instruments, students will learn how to Identify Gemstones from the rainbows (light spectrum) they create and other standard methods. Students will learn the terminology of gemstones, be introduced to the 7 crystal systems, and learn how to build and use the following instruments: 2 forms of a dichroscope, a polariscope, a Hanneman direct read specific gravity balance, and a Hanneman-Hodgkinson refract-ometer. Materials fee is $30 and includes a 40+ page color handout and class supplies. No prerequisite - even those with experience may pick up a tip or two. Homemade equipment kits and gem-id software will be available for purchase.
- Gem ID - Mary Lou Kick
- This course will provide a background for individuals who want to know the essentials of what to look for and what to avoid, in shopping for gemstones. We will use of instruments such as microscope, dichroscope, refractometer, polariscope, etc. There is not a class fee for this class.
- Gem ID - Betty Porter
- This course involves the use of the gem microscope, refractometer, polariscope, dicroscope, and UV fluoroscope. Whether you want more knowledge identifying colored stones or determine why they have certain values, this is a class for the beginner or more experienced person. Insurance values will be discussed. Lab fee of $25 includes loupe and a chart of the characteristic of gemstones you will find useful for years.
- Gem Trees - Nancy Callaway
- You will learn to create trees using a variety of stones. There will be different sizes, shapes and types of trees to choose from. You will learn several ways to construct the trees. There will be a generous assortment of gemstones and colors to choose from and bases to compliment them and a choice of gold or silver wire to form the basic trees.
- Glass Fusing - Jim Brogdon
- Pot melts is a technique where glass scraps of the same COE can be used to create interesting fused glass color combinations and visual effects by mixing together various colors and shades of glass in a pot or container. Then by heating the mixture to a high temperature that it dribbles from openings in the base of the pot or container to a prepared tray or kiln shelf. The process produces a colorful premixed glass disk. The random patterned disk may be used whole or sliced up and them used in countless ways in glass fusing work. Required material/class fee will be $75. This includes enough glass for two pot melts disk, the handmade pot, and other classroom material. Additional glass will be available to purchase. This is an intermediate class; prior glass fusing is a must! To reach the instructor: jimmysgems@gmail.com or call 305-304-9015.
- Glass Fusing - Nancy Callaway
- There will be an introduction to glass types and compatibilities (COEs), cutting, stacking, shaping, and forming glass. You will learn what pitfalls to avoid and how to make your pieces stand out from the rest. Students will be making pendants, cabochons, earrings, and brooches. Depending on the intricacy of your work, you should be able to complete at least fifteen sets in this class. Students will also learn the proper method of using a kiln and what firing temperatures to use for the effect they are trying to achieve. You will be amazed when you see the finished product! Material/Class fee is $65. This fee includes instruction & supple kit, and includes usage of enough glass for 3 + pendants, earrings, adhesives, and jewelry components to finish each. It also includes usage of extra materials that is supplied during the class. Additionally, you could expect to spend $50 or more depending on your class purchases. The student will be sent an list of items and prices before class. Please bring a pair of safety glasses and a good glasscutter. Please do not bring glass to class.
- Glass Fusing - Addy DePietro
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This beginner class will cover a detailed explanation of glass
compatibility and COEs, all firing schedules used in class, the
proper and safe use of kilns and tools including grinders, saws,
drills, groovers and all related hand tools. For a class fee
of $75.00 each student will receive a bag of glass for their
first firing and the labeled materials to make one of each of
the following class projects: Addy Opal, windows, one decaled
piece, one piece with an open channel fused into it, one pair
of mille fiore earrings, one embossed piece, and the use of all
frits, confettis, stringers, noodles, and mica to experiment
in achieving different effects in making unique glass jewelry
nuggets. A large assortment of dichroic, fusable background,
and cover glass will be available for purchase. All papers needed
for glass separation and a fusing manual will be included in
the class fee. The average cost of this class is $100--$150 depending
on how much glitz is wanted. The teacher will demonstrate raking
or hot manipulation. Addy has been fusing glass since 1991 and
introduced glass fusing classes at William Holland in 1997.
View Past Student's Work - Glass Fusing - Renee Wright
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There will be an introduction to glass types and compatibilities
(COEs), cutting, stacking, shaping and forming glass. You will
learn what pitfalls to avoid, making your pieces stand out from
the rest. Students will be making pendants, cabochons, earrings
and brooches. Depending on the intricacy of your work, you should
be able to complete at least fifteen sets in this class. Students
will also learn the proper method of using a kiln and what firing
temperatures to use for the effect they are trying to achieve.
You will be amazed at yourself when you see the finished product!
Class fee is $65, which includes instruction & supply kit
and enough glass for 3+ pendants, earrings, adhesives and jewelry
components to finish each. It also includes usage of extra materials
that are supplied during the class. You could expect to spend
and additional $50+, depending on your choices of fusing glass,
dichroic glass, components and tools. Items will be available
for purchase. Students are sent a list of items and prices before
class. Please bring a pair of safety glasses and a good glasscutter.
If you do not have these items, they will be available for use
or purchase. Please do not bring glass to class.
View Past Student's Work - Glass Fusing - Rich Dillon
- In this class you will learn fusing fundamentals and more. Working with 90 COE glass, this beginning class will cover studio safety, terminology, tools and their uses, cutting techniques for fusing, basic fusing process, basic grinding (cold working) and fire polishing. Students will learn how to cut, stack and shape cabochons, create fused beads, earring techniques, colors and textures of glass available, and the basics of dichroic theory. Students will be shown how completed items can be mounted into finished jewelry pieces. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toe shoes. If you have your own favorite tools, please bring them; if not, tools will be available for use. Required materials fee is $60, which includes a handout, fusible glass and some dichroic for class projects. Additional materials will be available for purchase. Students may expect to spend $75 to $150+ if you are a dichroholic.
- Glass Fusing, Adv. - Addy DePietro
- Bangle bracelets, watchbands, embossing, Addy Opals, windows, embossing, and raking, or hot manipulation projects will be covered in this advanced fusing class. A Lab fee of $85 includes a book on bracelet making, one watch face, and SS or GF findings, including wire needed for attaching watchband to watch, papers used to size mandrels, use of mandrels, use of frits, confetti's, stringers, noodles, and mica 2 dichroic, 2 standard glass bracelet blanks, and labeled materials for one Addy Opal, one window and one embossed piece. The average student makes 4 bracelets and one watchband in addition to many jewelry nuggets. The average cost is $125 to $175. One formal class of Glass Fusing that included firing or kilns or instructor approval is an absolute requirement for this advanced class. Experience levels will be discussed on Sunday evening before class begins to protect all students, as basic procedures are not part of this class.
- Glass Fusing, Advanced 1- Rich Dillon
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Light & Color Blending, Manipulation, Stamping & Finishing
Using 90 COE fusible glass, a strong emphasis is placed on the use of dichroic glass, warm glass manipulation, and finishing techniques to create dazzling one of a kind pieces. Some topics that are covered include color theory, how to manipulate light using the absorption filters (colored glass) and interference filters (dichroic glass), to stamp molten glass, to shape and polish the glass using cold working techniques to create a high quality finished product. If you have your own favorite tools, please bring them; if not, tools will be available for use. Required materials fee is $60, which includes a color handout, fusible glass and some dichroic for class projects. Additional materials will be available for purchase. Students may expect to spend $75 to $175 or more if you are a dichroholic. Prerequisite: Glass Fusing. - Glass Fusing, Advanced 2 - Rich Dillon Stringers, 3D Fusing, Embedding & More
- Using 90 COE fusible glass, frit, confetti, stringers, noodles, rods & dichroic, a strong emphasis is placed on using, making and merging individual components into unique cabochons or beads. Using a little creative energy, imagination, manipulation, and other glass working techniques, you will create many one-of-a-kind pieces. Some of the topics covered are freeform stringers, flowers & such, torchwork stringers, 3D stringers, odds & ends, 3D fusing, and embedding in glass. If you have your own favorite tools, please bring them; if not, tools will be available for use. Required materials fee is $60, which includes a handout, fusible glass and some dichroic for class projects. Additional materials will be available for purchase. Students may expect to spend $75 to $175 or more if you are a dichroholic. Prerequisite: Glass Fusing (Must have done the kiln firing yourself)
- Glass Fusing, Adv. - Renee Wright
- Students will learn how to make their dichroic and fused glass pieces look more upscale using various types of methods. This class is for the daring student who may have ambitions of selling at craft shows, selling online and to galleries, or just the student who wants to turn out one-of-a-kind gifts for themselves and friends. Students will make pendants using inclusions such as wire, silver, and gold leaf; how to plan a pattern to engrave on your dichroic piece, tack-fuse, and channel pendants, earrings and brooches for wire wrapping; acid-etching a pattern into glass; how to use glass frits, and finish with 14k liquid gold; and how to turn an average pendant into a fiery looking opal. These are just a few are of the things you will learn. The class fee of $75 includes instruction and your class kit, which will include enough glass and supplies to finish several projects. It will also include sterling silver wire, copper wire, glass frits, jewelry components, and usage of the 14k liquid gold, and usage of extra materials provided during class. You can expect to spend $40 and up depending on the amount of additional glass and supplies you purchase (all students will receive a wholesale price list on supplies by email ahead of time). If there is student interest, we will also discuss outlets for their work such as Art & Craft Shows, selling online, selling on consignment, and selling to galleries. Tools to bring: Pliers-round-nose, flat-nose, wire cutters, safety glasses, and glasscutter, and any of your favorite tools you are comfortable with. Please do not bring additional glass to this class. Prerequisite: Students must have taken my beginning class.
- Gold - Larry White
- Class will melt and pour 14k gold ingots, use a rolling mill and draw plate(s) to fabricate sheet and wire with which to fashion a ring and/or pendant. Course will include construction of a basket and basic stone setting techniques. Basic and advanced projects are available depending upon student's ability. This is an advanced course and students are expected to bring their own tools. We will be using the Smith Little Torch System. If you have one of your own, you are encouraged to bring it. The basic kit will be provided by the instructor and includes 14k gold casting grain, three grades of solder and an 8mm or 9mm white topaz. The kit cost varies between $280 and $350 depending upon the current price of gold. If additional gold or gemstones are needed, they may be brought by the student or purchased from the instructor. Please note: Do not wear shorts or open-toed shoes/sandals on days we are pouring ingots. If you have any questions, contact Larry via email thegemtree@aol.com. Prerequisite: Silver I and II.
- Inlay - Georgia Mayer
- In beginning inlay jewelry, Students will construct an inlay pendant, box ring and bracelet. Students need to bring basic silver tools, large coarse file, OLD pocketknife and scribe. Students need to bring or purchase 2-3 slabs of rock that are of similar hardness and can be combined for Inlay. No translucent stones, please. Expect waste rock. Class fee includes all silver for the three projects. Additional projects are extra. Cost of materials and class fee is $120 to $150, depending on bracelet style chosen and the base price of silver. Students will create a bracelet valued at $175 - $300 depending on style and type of stone used. Prerequisite: Cabochons, Silver I and II.
- Intarsia - Bill Boggs
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Intarsia is probably one of the world's first examples of the
"cut and paste" technique. We will be learning to cut
small pieces of colorful or otherwise interesting rocks and actually
gluing them together to form intricate scenic and/or geometric
patterns. This is a basic class. We will be using flat laps and
intarsia grinders but not faceting machines. Materials are provided,
but bring some of your own if you like. A start-up kit of basic
supplies will be provided for a nominal cost. The overall costs
for the week will depend upon how many slabs and of which type
of material you purchase. Overall costs for the week should range
from $20 to $40 and less if you have your own material. Prerequisite:
Cabochons.
View Past Student's Work - Junior Rockhounds - Bonita L. Harris
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For children 8 and older. The class Fee is $15 and covers class
supplies, upkeep of class tools, computer programs, etc. This
class is limited to 10 students. Each child must be able to spend
the classroom time without parental intervention and be capable
of obeying the adults in charge. Class studies include part or
all of the following: learning about the rock cycle; formation
and characteristics of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils; simple
methods of mineral identification and corresponding lapidary
activities, which could include wirewrap, gem trees, sand bottles,
and soap carving, etc. When invited, we will visit adult classes
during our class time to see up close lapidary equipment and
projects. This is meant to be a FUN experience-sort of a Hard
Rock Camp for our junior rockhounds.
* Students may bring their own tools and personal rock-mineral collections. Parents and guardians are responsible for the children outside of the class schedule. Note: A child's guardian must be enrolled in a class during this week and be on premises during class hours. - Lampwork Beads I - Betty Fetvedt
- This class is designed to teach the beginning student who has little or no experience making beads or the fundamentals of glass bead making. The instructor emphasizes safety, proper use of torches, annealing procedures and heat control. The class will focus on controlling the glass, shaping round, barrel and bi-cone beads, pulling stringer, dot application, raking, poking and encasing. Closed toe shoes and 100% cotton clothing should be worn. An $85 supply fee will be charged to cover materials for class projects. Additional materials may be purchased from the instructor. Didymium glasses and tools are included for student use. If you have your own tools you may bring them. Contact Betty at www.bijoux-de-terre.com.
- Lampwork Beads I - Dione Outlaw
- In this beginning class you will learn the fascination of turning rods of glass into beautiful beads. You will be introduced to methods of shaping, surface decorations, making and using stringers, twisties, dot application, poking, raking, use of foils, enamels, millefiore, frit, and encasing. You will learn how to use presses and tools. The lab fee is $75 and includes 20 mandrels, glass, and other decorative materials. Closed toe shoes and 100% cotton clothing must be worn. E-mail questions to: outlawdi@aol.com.
- Lampwork Beads I - Judy Peppers
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Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of lampwork. We
will begin with drawing out stringers, and twisties; progressing
to dots, stripes, poking, and raking. With hot glass now under
control we move on to make critters, both land and sea, buttons,
drawer pulls, and plunge flowers. Bring any of your own tools
and materials. Wire findings and other materials will be available
for stringing. Closed toe shoes and 100% cotton clothing must
be worn. Call Judy at 828-361-3100. Class fee: $75.
View Past Student's Work - Lampwork Beads I - Cindy Reed
- Beginning students will learn about studio set up with an emphasis on safety, and then move on to making basic glass beads. Once the basic round shape has been achieved, you will lean how to make stringers and twistees and use them to add dots, lines, and swirls. You will also learn to make tabs, hearts, flowers, fish, and other shapes as time permits. Metal leaf/foil, encasing, raking, and fun with fruit will also be covered. You are encouraged to turn your treasures into wearable art. Wire, chain, Swarovski crystals, and satin cord will be available for purchase or you can bring your own. Didyium glasses are necessary and available for purchase. Students must wear 100% cotton clothing and closed toe shoes. Lab fee: $75.00, which covers glass, mandrels, fruit, and other goodies. Additional materials and supplies are for sale from the instructor. Maximum of 6 students.
- Lampwork Beads I - Ann Royer
- This beginning class will include information about studio set up with emphasis on safety, proper use of torches, and annealing procedures. Oxygen/propane torches will be used. Students will explore the magic of playing with hot glass! First we will focus on forming beads into basic shapes, making and applying surface decorations such as dots, stringers, cased stringers, and simple cane. Then students will explore enamels, metallic leaf, frits, poked and stacked dots, gravity effects, and learn to make simple flowers. Students will use many tools and begin to learn encasing techniques. The class fee of $75 covers enough glass and materials to make beads for the week for the average student. Tools and additional glass will be available for purchase. A kit is supplied that contains didymium glasses and basic tools. An Optivisor, clip-on magnifiers or similar vision enhancement is recommended. Cotton clothing (or a heavy cotton or light leather apron) and closed toe shoes are also recommended. E-mail questions to royer@charter.net
- Lampwork Beads II - Betty Fetvedt
- This class focuses on heat control while exploring several lampworking techniques. These include larger core beads, stroke work for he making of flowers, stacked dots, striped and cased stringers, metal foils, reduction frit, dichro, enamels and encasement, color theory, and color mixing. This is an intermediate class; you should be experienced on a dual-fuel torch and should be able to readily form beads, work with stringers and other simple decorating techniques with confidence without an instructor. Some tools are available but you should bring your own tools to class. Closed toe shoes and 100% cotton clothing should be worn. Betty can be contacted at www.bijoux-de-terre.com. $125 fee covers materials for assigned projects and use of specialized tools. Additional materials may be purchased from the instructor. Prerequisite: Prior lampwork experience.
- Lampwork Beads II - Dione Outlaw
- Students will explore in more detail the skills taught in Lampwork I. They will also learn to make small sculpted beads, garden beads, hollow beads, beads, and off mandrel hearts. We will make complex latticino, use dichroic glass and make vessels. Dione encourages her students to explore their creativity to come up with their own style of beads. A lab fee of $75 produces many rods of glass, 20 mandrels, use of decorative materials, use of books and tools. Closed toe shoes and 100% cotton clothing must be worn. Prerequisite: Recent prior lampwork bead experience. If you question whether you belong in this class please e-mail the instructor: outlawdi@aol.com
- Lampwork Beads II, Frits, Foils & Fuming - Judy Peppers
- Designed as a continuation of Lampwork 1. This is for those who would like 2 weeks to learn and practice as well as the experienced lampworker who would like to advance their intermediate skills and try out a variety of tools and techniques. Off mandrel and sculptural techniques will also be part of the challenge in this fun class! Bring any of your own tools and materials. Wire findings and other materials will be available for stringing. Closed toe shoes and 100% cotton clothing must be worn. Call if you have any questions 828-361-3100. Fees for this class are $75.
- Lampwork Beads II - Ann Royer
- This intermediate class is recommended for those with previous flameworking experience. The class will review safety and bead basics and then create larger beads with more elaborate decorations than the beginning class. The interests of the class members will determine which of the myriad techniques will be taught in each class. For example, students may choose from surface, encased and sculptured flowers, dichroic application, making latticino cane, and encasing techniques. Other techniques will be taught as well. We may also make buttons and drawer knobs. There will be a demonstration of digital photography of beads and an explanation of how to use Adobe Photoshop to enhance photographs. The class fee of $75 may cover enough glass and materials to make beads for the one week of class. Additional glass and tools will be available for purchase. A kit is supplied for student use that contains didymium glasses and basic tools. An Optivisor, clip-on magnifier or similar vision enhancement is recommended. Cotton clothing (or heavy cotton or leather apron) and closed-toe shoes should be worn. Contact Ann at royer@charter.net
- Mineral ID - Scott Forward
- Wondering what that rock you picked up on vacation might be? Do you enjoy the thrill of finding a jewel just lying on the ground? This class will start you on you journey to mineral identification. We will have class discussion, field trips and hands-on experience to help you identify your finds. Be sure to bring your old clothes, shoes and boots for our outings. The only other items you will want to bring with you would be hammers and gold pans, a sharp eye and your enthusiasm. Class fees are $30.
- Mineral ID - Betty James
- Gem and mineral hobbyists generally begin with collecting minerals. Next come the need to identify their finds. Class equipment is provided for measuring mineral properties such as specific gravity, refractive index, crystallography, and so on, which can then be compared with a computerized program to evaluate these and other properties. This class, therefore, does not identify minerals, as such, but teachers the collector how to identify and catalogue their own minerals. Cost of the class is $22 for the book.
- Mineral ID - William E. Smith
- During the Sunday evening orientation session, we will determine our collective starting point so a plan of events can be established. The week will be a combination of class discussion and varied field trips. Using various techniques, books, and 'neat' instruments, we will identify samples gathered while in the field. To achieve your full potential from this class, please wear your 'grubbies' and bring knee high rubber boots for wading in water. Learning and enjoyment are both usually directly proportional to getting dirty and sometimes wet. Items needed: black light case requires completion (*hammers and gold pans are also handy *), a lab fee of $30, plus the cost of gas for whomever provides transportation for the field trips. Books and those neat measuring instruments will be available for purchase.
- Opals - Sarah Lee Boyce
- Sarah Lee has been cutting opals since the early 1990's. She teaches a structured 14-step method for cutting and polishing various types of opal. For the first two days of class, opals are cut from a kit provided by Sarah Lee. The $60 class fee includes the opal kit, which contains 8 opals, a doublet, and triplet. After completion of the 10-piece kit, students will be able to cut all types of opals with her help and guidance. Friday afternoons are reserved for evaluation and critiquing of the opals cut during class. No prerequisite.
- Opals - Joe DePietro
- This class covers cutting Australian opal, Boulder opal, Mexican opal, Ethiopian opal and Spencer opal. Joe teaches making doublets and triplets in addition to freeform and calibrated opals. His class uses the Genie, Pixie, Ameritool universal flat lap, band saw, trim saw, buffers and anything else that is new to the market. He also covers using Opal Cure, a method he invented to seal cracks in opal and all stones including agates using a simple technique. He also discusses appraisal methods and everyone appraises one of their stones using an Australian appraisal system on a computer that generates a printed appraisal sheet. There will be a class lab of $25 for consumable materials used in class. It will also include materials for one tripod using reconstituted borders and opal chips in epoxy. Opal rough for the week averages $100+, depending on the grade of opal desired. Opal and ring findings for inlay will be available for purchase.
- Opals - Arch Murphree
- Arch's opal class is taught in a semi-structured classroom environment. Semi-structured is defined as lecture and lab work for the first part of the class to allow the instructor to make adjustments to your cutting skills as needed. Students may cut from their own material or from material purchased from this instructor. The lab fee for this class is $25, which includes all glues, solvents, and other materials used in this class. You will receive a 34-page handout for the information about opals and other information related to stone cutting. You will receive a student starter kit from which you will construct a doublet, a triplet as well as several types of common opal to include, but not limited to, Boulder and Mexican opal. The average cost for opals purchased in this class will run $150 to $250, but cost can increase with the purchase of higher grades of opals. For further information you may contact Arch at archopalcutter@aol.com
- Opals II- Sarah Lee Boyce
- In response to requests from former students, Sarah Lee is offering a Master class in Opals in which students will work with their own stash of Opals in independent study under Sarah Lee's guidance. In this class students will construct an opal mosaic using opal chips, which would otherwise "probably," be thrown away. Students, who would like to try their hand at fundamental opal carving, should bring their Dremel, or Foredom, etc. for use in this class. Prerequisite: Must have two of Sarah Lee's Opal I class.
- Photography, Digital for Jewelry - Ron Gibbs
- This class will demonstrate the techniques necessary to photograph cabochons, gemstones, slabs, mineral specimens, beads, and jewelry. The proper set up and use of a digital camera will be described in detail with examples of what should and should not be done. Lighting set-ups and examples will frequently be studied and practiced by participants. Multiple backgrounds, table surfaces, gem and jewelry holders, and various props will be demonstrated and tried. The class will also learn some of the easiest techniques to color correct, sharpen and improve exposure using either Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements software. This class will be about 25% lecture using computer projection equipment and 75% hands on. Requirements: digital camera capable of macro focus and the ability to focus down to about 6"-8" or less. With the $70 lab fee, all students receive a minimum of proper light gear, diffusers and a wide variety of backgrounds, photo surfaces, props, and well written instruction and/or CD. Other materials will be available for purchase from the instructor. Contact Ron at theimage@aol.com
- Photography, Digital for Jewelry - Ken Kipnis
- This course covers the following: you and your digital camera. How much do you know about it? Lighting is the most important part of your photograph. What is meant when we talk about aperture or shutter priority? Why would I use manual setting instead of the automatic feature on my camera? Students will be setting up and using the photographic tent and the lights that come with it. We will delve into rear projection, where we can use a different background to place the picture at a different locale. The cost of the course, including the photographic tent, lights and reflectors, is $75. For further information contact Ken at 706-869-8424 or kkipnis@knology.net
- Polymer Clay - Carol Burks
- This class is for the student who has little or no experience with this versatile material. We will cover clay preparation & color mixing, basic cane making, combining canes for more complex patterns, how to form various bead shapes, how to obtain a myriad of surface textures and how to make clay look like ivory, turquoise, jade, wood, mokume gane and many, many other substances. Our focus will be on jewelry of all sorts and small decorative items such as switch plate covers. The class will not include making people or animals. The lab fee is $25. Students are welcome to bring their own tools, clay, and other supplies, or purchase from the teacher. The usual cost for the week is between $50-$100 if all the supplies are purchased from the teacher. This is summer camp for adults; you will love it!
- Polymer Clay - Marilyn Jobe
- This class is for the beginning student. We will learn how to prepare clay, cane making and creating complex patterns. There will be a lab fee of $25 that will cover some clay, use of tools, foils, etc. You may bring your own materials and tools to class.
- Polymer Clay - From Blends to Blooms - Carolyn Stearns
- The student will learn how to make millefiori clay canes. You will begin by making blends of clay and turning them into beautiful blooms. You will make several flower canes with translucent backgrounds, and at least one leaf cane. Once your polymer clay garden has several blooms, you will be taught how to slice the canes tissue-paper thin and layer the slices to create floral clay fabric. These fabrics will be used to make beads in several different shapes. The class fee for this class is $50 plus a $25 kit fee, if you purchase the kit all you need to do is show up, everything you need will be provided. Kit includes tissue blade, small acrylic rod for you to keep, Kato Polyclay to make canes, ruler, needle tool, work surface, pasta machine, other tools and cutters, jewelry findings and deli wrap is provided. If you bring clay, bring Kato Polyclay. To see examples of her work, visit Carolyn's website, www.carolynsclaycreations.com
- Polymer Clay - Kaleidoscope Canes - Carolyn Stearns
- In this class the student will start by making several blends, then simple canes that will be turned into beautiful Kaleidoscopes canes. The canes will be cut and the slices, rearranged to make beautiful beads and sheets of clay to cover items. At least 4 canes will be made with different methods. The class fee for this class is $50 plus a $25 kit fee, if you purchase the kit all you need to do is show up, everything you need will be provided. Kit includes tissue blade, small acrylic rod for you to keep. Kato Polyclay to make canes, ruler, needle tool, work surface, pasta machine, other tools and cutters, jewelry findings and deli wrap is provided. If you bring clay, bring Kato Polyclay. Visit Carolyn's website, www.carolynsclaycreations.com to see examples of her work.
- Polymer Clay, Advanced Technique and Design class - Barbara McGuire
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This class will offer advanced techniques combined with ample
time to develop individual design skills. We will focus on alternative
versions of mokume gane, combining polymer with mixed media in
jewelry design and complex cane building including faces. Design
challenges will include incorporating all elements and principles
of design in a finished work. Work will focus on current trends
and may incorporate mixed media or metals in the finished art.
Students should be familiar with all aspects of conditioning,
blending colors (skinner blend) and curing polymer clay as well
as using blades, tools, a pasta machine and oven. Students should
also be familiar with basic jewelry assembly skills. Class fee:
$150. It provides assorted clay colors specified by the instructor,
instructional CD, tools, materials, findings, beads and materials
for projects. Students should bring:
- Pasta machine
- work surfaces
- personal tools such as punches or hand drill
- blades (stiff and flexible)
- needle tool
- ball end stylus
- roller
- small dish
- misting bottle
- small paintbrush
- rag
- storage for clay and finished work
- Clay (Premo preferred)
- 5 blocks: white, black, translucent, pearl
- 2 blocks (hue of choice): red, blue, yellow, & ecru
- 1 lb translucent for creating face canes.
- Liquid Sculpey
- small bag of cornstarch
- round nose and chain nose pliers
- flush cutters
- crimp tool
- pall peen hammer
- bench block
- Scrimshaw - Mary Bailey
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In this class you will learn the basics of doing scrimshaw. The
history of scrimshaw, types of ivory and scrimshaw resources
will be covered. Construction of tools, a discussion of tools
and coloring materials as well as pattern sources will be presented.
You will learn how to prep the ivory, transfer patterns and two
types of techniques, stippling and crosshatching, and application
of tonal qualities. You will complete several pieces on practice
materials before advancing to working on ivory to finish a gift-quality
example of scrimshaw. All ivory used is either antique or fossilized
and legal for use. Kit fee: $120. Items to bring: small beanbag,
Optivisor (1.5, 1.75 or 2X power), notebook and pen, old white
tee shirt, bendable goose neck lamp and 10' extension cord. mbscrim@aol.com.
View Flyer and Example Work - Scrimshaw - Betty Porter & Gino Deskins
- This beginning class starts with simple patterns, studying the American art of scrimshaw. We'll begin with a few practice pieces, progress to ivory and moving on to larger pieces. You do not have to be skillful in drawing. A kit of tools will be provided, including some ivory, at a cost of $95. We will be doing Traditional Scrimshaw with subtle colors. The student will need to bring: an Optivisor (#5 is best-others can be used), old t-shirts for ink removal, and a bottle of rubber cement.
- Scrimshaw - Rich Williams
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Learn the old craft of scrimshaw as you progress from simple
patterns to finished gift quality projects. You'll learn the
techniques of line cutting, stippling and color as you work under
the instructor's guidance to complete between two and six projects.
We'll also cover the history of scrimshaw, how to identify and
work with different types of ivory, the laws affecting it, and
how to make and maintain your tools. Drawing skills are not a
prerequisite though patience is a plus. All ivory used in the
class is completely legal for student use. Students will need:
- Two clean pieces of t-shirt or diaper weight material
- Optivisor-type headgear (suggested #5 or #7)
- A bottle of rubber cement (contact cement).
- A small hand-towel to support your material.
- Silver Clay I (PMC) - Mary Ann & Ken Devos
- The clay is composed of precious metal, that when fired properly, burns off its binder and the metal fuses to become pure silver or 22k gold. Five projects present the use of PMC in all four forms: clay, paste, syringe, and sheet. Projects include the use of PMC with glass and gemstones that are able to withstand being fired in a kiln. No prior PMC experience is needed. Class supply fee is approximately $225. The student may bring any tools and equipment useful in working with metal, ceramic, polymer clay, or traditional metalsmithing. We know that the class experience improves if the student has lots of "playthings." An Optivisor is recommended and may be borrowed or purchased at school. The student need not bring any tools, just your imagination.
- Silver Clay II (PMC) - Mary Ann & Ken Devos
- Four projects will be covered, building upon the techniques completed in the Basic class. There is also time for the students to work on special extra projects. There will be many extra demonstrations. The class will work with PMC, both silver and 22k gold and other materials such as natural stones and enamel. Class supply fee is $225. The student MAY bring any tools and equipment useful in working with metal, ceramic or polymer clay or traditional metalsmithing. The class experience improves if the student has lots of "playthings." The only piece of equipment highly recommended is an optivisor, which you may borrow or purchase at the school. Tools will be provided. Prerequisite: Silver Clay Basic Certification (PMC or Art Clay Certification)
- Silver Clay III (PMC) - Mary Ann & Ken Devos
- Level 3 is a new class. It presents advanced techniques using the 3 types of PMC 3 (clay type, paste and syringe). The class takes the student beyond the projects of Levels 1 and 2 to even more complex projects. The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable with advanced silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing, using just 2 projects. As with the prior classes, the techniques are very specific, but the students are encouraged to explore personal creativity in their designs. This more advanced understanding of PMC will offer an expanded base for the student to use PMC more extensively. In the Level Three Certification class you will learn advanced techniques in with PMC, making a hinged box, which is carved and embellished with Keum-Boo. This exciting and informative class will take you to new levels of understanding PMC. Prerequisite: Level 2 Certification in PMC.
- Silver I - Bill Cady
- The student will be introduced to the tools, materials and techniques of basic silver fabrication. This will include cutting, sawing, filing, assembly, hard silver, soldering, and finishing (polishing etc) of one or more pieces of jewelry, including bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings. Material costs, including a lab fee of $35, usually run $75 to $125 depending upon the amount of silver or cabochons purchased.
- Silver I - Nancy English
- This class is for beginners. You will learn the skills and knowledge to make sterling silver jewelry. Shop safety, tools, piercing techniques, soldering, and creative designs are covered. You will have the opportunity to create 4 or more items (rings, pendant, bracelet). Open and closed back bezels will be introduced. The class fee is $55 and covers saw blades, flux, silver solder, Cupronel and other items. Projects wil be based on the current market price of silver. Class costs will range from $130. to $300. Basic tools will be provided for the class. Optivisor or safety glasses are recommended and may be purchased at the school if needed.
- Silver I - Barbara Fields
- Basic safety, proper use of the tools and torch, and a few unexpected ideas can all be found in this class. Students will learn to make a closed back and an open back pendant, a bracelet and a ring. There will be time to work on your own designs or some of the other projects that are available. If you have your own cabochons, you're welcome to bring them. The school supplies all the needed tools. There will be a class fee of $30. The instructor will have cabochons, silver and other materials available for purchase. Stones will be priced according to the type of material and the size, and silver will be based on the current market price and type of material. Students can expect to spend from $75 to $200 based on the amount of silver, prices of stones used and number of projects completed. Printed material will be provided to the students to keep, as well as all the odds and ends that might be needed. Students can expect to complete five to seven projects and have a great time in the process.
- Silver I - Dan Haga
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For beginners only on April 19th!! In this class students will
learn the basics of silver from lighting and how to handle the
torch, soldering, sawing, and hammering. You will learn how to
buff & polish your pieces. Approximately 4 projects will
be completed at a cost of $20 to $60 each, most students will
spend approximately $150 to $200, based on 4 to 5 projects and
a $35 lab fee, which covers the use of paste solder, saw blades,
ultra cleaner to clean finished work after polishing, and cupronil
to prevent fire scale. It will not be necessary for you to bring
tools to this class. Prerequisite: Absolutely NO previous experience
for the April 19th class. Students with experience welcome to
his other Silver I classes.
View Past Student's Work - Silver I - Allen Jewell
- Allen's class will concentrate on the use of tools for cutting, forming, soldering, and polishing silver. Projects will include a bracelet, a ring, and a pendant. Each student should be able to make at least 6 projects and go home with the ability to continue. Silver will be available from the instructor for purchase. A lab fee may be charged. All tools will be provided. An Optivisor is optional but safety glasses are a must, and must be provided by the student. Class cost ranges from $120 - $160.
- Silver I - Vaughn Millner/Debra Cobia
- Basic techniques of metal jewelry design and fabrication will be covered in this course. We will begin with demonstrations and exercises to develop students' skill in soldering to join metals with less waste and reduced fire scale. Instructor designed projects will be used to teach the basics of stone setting, working with wire, and ring, pendant, and bracelet fabrication. Lab fee will be $60. Cost of project kits will vary, depending upon the silver market at the time of the class.
- Silver I - Don & Ann Monroe
- This beginning class teaches the basic techniques of sawing, soldering, forging, and cabochon setting with a strong emphasis on properly finishing the jewelry pieces. The students will have one mandatory piece and their remaining work will incorporate the personal design ideas of the student. Silver and other supplies will be available from the instructors. Class cost including lab fee will be $100 to $200. Prerequisite: This class is reserved for students who have not previously been in the Monroe's silver classes.
- Silver I - Vickie Prillaman
- On the first day, the proper use of basic tools and some alternative tools will be covered. Students will learn about soldering, sawing, filing, and polishing, just to cover a few of the things we will be discussing and practicing. The instructor will have the materials for each project kit assembled for students in order to save some time in class. We will be making a ring with a cabochon setting, a pierced pendant, a "no solder" clasp bracelet, a pendant with a cabochon setting and, time permitting, a scrap bracelet. Cost of this class will be approx $125 to $175 for silver, depending on the cost of silver. Lab fee of $30 covers the cost of hand-outs, solder, and other items provided by instructor. Vickie Prillaman 770-265-7879
- Silver I - Florence Roberts
- This is a class for beginners, which emphasizes safety and basic skills. Practice materials (copper and brass) will be provided for required skill practice in sawing, filing, and soldering. In addition, students will learn piercing and finishing skills. Basic design concepts will be presented and students will design and complete 2 small sterling projects: a "pierced" project and a project with a bezel-set stone. Students may choose from several additional projects as time allows. An instructional manual and all materials for practice and the two basic projects will be included in a lab fee of $50-$75, depending on the cost of metals. Students can expect to spend $10 to $50 for materials for projects beyond those for which materials are provided. The school provides basic tools. Each student must provide eye protection (safety glasses or goggles). Optivisors may be helpful for close work, but not required. It is expected that students will assist with checking-in their tools and room clean up immediately after lunch on Friday.
- Silver I - Kim St. Jean
- This class is designed for the beginner. You will learn all the skills necessary to begin designing and making sterling silver jewelry. You will learn the proper way to use a jeweler's saw, files, hammers, flex shaft, rolling mill, hydraulic press, and torch. You will leave the class with a total understanding of how the different types of solders are used and why. You will complete 4 to 8 projects in class. A class fee of $45 covers all consumables used in class. This includes saw blades, cratex wheels, solder, and cupronil. Each project will be priced at fair market value of silver at the time of the class. Students can expect to spend $150 - $300 for silver and tools. All tools will be provided for your use during class. A visor and/or safety glasses required.
- Silver I - Mack Thornton
- This class covers: safety, handling pickle solution, eye protection, buffing, and handling the torch. Tools and their proper use are covered. We will learn to make the basic ring, pendent, and the use of different flux. Silver kits to make different rings, pendants, and earrings are provided. Students will be taught in a step-by-step approach. There will be a lab fee of $50 for miscellaneous supplies. Silver will be available for purchase at instructor's cost. This class can run from $100-$200 depending on silver and materials used. Contact Mack at mmotort32@aol.com
- Silver I - Robert (Doc) Tompson
- This Class is designed for the beginning students and stresses metal forming, sawing, shaping, soldering, and finishing. The class will have three projects and a kit with all the materials needed for the projects will be provided. The cost of the kit will vary as the market prices when the materials are obtained.
- Silver I+ - Nancy English
- This class is for knowledgeable beginners who want to build on previous skills. Students will use skills to embellish designs. Each student will have the opportunity to create at least 4 items (ring, bracelet, pendant). Most students will spend between $130 - $300. Extra silver and cabochons will be available for purchase. Class fee of $55 covers 2 projects, solder, saw blades, and educational materials. Bring your own tools and Optivisor. Prerequisite: Silver I.
- Silver II - Dan Haga
- Students will work from projects selected by Dan. There will be a $35 Lab fee and 5-7 projects with prices ranging from $35 to $100. Sometimes 14K accents will be used in a project. Cost of class will run from $200 to $250. Please bring your own tools. Prerequisite: 2 classes of Silver I
- Silver II -Allen Jewell
- Allen's Silver II class is a continuation of his beginning silver classes, but using more advanced projects. The projects will consist of a ladies ring, pendants for cabochons, and faceted stones, bolos, and belt buckles, using the overlay process, and a man's box ring. It will concentrate on creative designs. Students may expect class fees and materials to run in the range of $200, but may vary depending on which projects the student selects.
- Silver II, Clasps and Terminations - Vickie Prillaman
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You've finished your necklace or bracelet, and are you at a loss
for a clasp and/or a termination to finish it off? This class
will show you several options. We will cover clasps from a simple
S-clasp to a more complex screw clasp, and many more in-between.
We will cover different types of terminations for the ends of
chains, either that you have made yourself or purchased. We will
discuss which types of metals should be used in each situation
and why. There is a lab fee of $30 to cover the cost of handouts
and other items provided by the instructor. The cost of this
class will be between $150 and $175, depending on the price of
silver and the number of projects you finish. You MUST have good
soldering skills for this class. Tool list will be provided two
weeks before class. Prerequisite: Must call Vickie before signing
up to verify soldering abilities. 770-265-7879.
View Examples - Silver II, Forming - Jim Richardson
- This Silver II advanced class will focus on the forming process. We will study the methods of forming metals with regard to jewelry related objects. Various techniques will be taught such as fold forming and anticlastic raising. We will also discuss tools, techniques and the possibilities they offer for opening up creativity. We will do the majority of the work in copper and brass for the sake of economy. The class will be geared more towards exploring a variety of exercises rather than making finished jewelry, though if the student chooses they may complete several pieces. There will be a $125 lab fee, which will include most of the copper and brass used in the exercises. Silver is available at an extra charge. Prerequisite: 2 classes of Silver I
- Silver II, Southwest - Dan Haga
- The student will learn the art of overlay-design, stamping-design, and use of turquoise in designing jewelry. Lab fee $40, approximate materials fee is $200 to $300. Prerequisite: The student should have completed both Silver I and II before registering for this class.
- Silver II - Mack Thornton
- This class is for people who have had a hard time trying to solder. We will primarily use one solder (medium solder) using wire solder. The student will learn the proper use of hand tools, sawing with the silver saw, and the use of the dapping block. Safety concerns with the torch will be covered, including how to check for leaks. Handouts will be given on almost everything that will be made. While Southwestern jewelry is the class focus, other types of jewelry can be considered. Tools for students are provided. Silver and stones may be purchased from the instructor at close to cost. There will be a $50 lab fee; this covers the first project that will be made in this class. Mack teaches a little different than the other instructors. Class cost depends on how many projects you make, usually between $100 to $200.
- Spool Knitting - Chuck Bruce
- In this class you will learn the art of knitting wire with a spool and crochet hook, making single knit, double knit and triple knit, using fine silver and copper wire. This process is one of the oldest forms of making jewelry. Beads can be added to cords or chains. You can also put on cones and make hooks to finish the chain or cord. This technique is very tedious, but extremely rewarding. Kits of a spool, crochet hook, draw block (plate), 1 oz of 28 gauge fine silver wire and instructions will be furnished for $40.
- Stained Glass, Beginning - Marji Ferrell
- This beginning class will acquaint students with the various types of stained glass, tools and chemicals used in stained glass fabrication. The class will begin by making a small panel that allows students to practice glass cutting and both copper foil and lead came methods of fabrication. The student will then choose other projects with the instructor's guidance. Each student must bring a pair of safety glasses. A $50 lab fee covers the first project and materials. Glass and tools will be available from the instructor. The approximate cost for a small project (sun catcher) is $10, a medium project is $15 - $50, and a large project will be $50+.
- Stained Glass, Beginning - Beverly Joosten
- In this class you will study the copper foil technique (the Tiffany Method) for making stained glass panels. You will learn how to cut glass, how to grind and fit the glass pieces, how to properly apply the copper foil, how to solder the pieces, and two methods for finishing the outside border. You will make two suncatchers, with the possibility for beginning a third project. The lab fee for the class is $90, plus $30 for supplies. The supply fee covers all glass, copper foil, chemicals, solder, lead and zinc required for the two are glass panels. Materials for additional projects can be purchased from the instructor at a 20% students discount.
- Stained Glass, Intermediate - Beverly Joosten
- This exciting class picks up where the beginner's class left off. Students should bring their own hand tools, if available. The student will construct a copper foil panel approximately 10"X 13". New skills include more advanced artistic glass selection and learning the use of grain and texture to enhance the artistry of the panel. Selection of and correct size of Zinc U-channel to border the panel and the correct use of metal came saws will be taught. There will be continued instruction in soldering, decorative effects and patinas and finishing methods. At the end of this class, students will be well equipped to begin to make larger hanging panels on their own. Lab fees are $90 plus a $55 supply fee, which includes all glass, lead, zinc, chemicals, patterns and other materials needed for project. Prerequisite: Must have completed a beginner's class and be able to demonstrate working with glass at least 3-4 months or completed 8-10 small projects
- Stained Glass, Advanced - Beverly Joosten
- If you have fallen in love with glasswork, come and join us for this exciting step forward! You will choose from several patterns to construct a 12"X18" panel. All patterns will contain between 25 and 30 pieces. Students should bring their own hand tools, if available. Students will continue building their skills in grinding, fitting and soldering. Students will be instructed on estimating correct amount of glass, lead, zinc, solder, etc. that will be needed to complete the project. The use of flexible Copper Line reinforcement will be introduced. Training will also focus on proper pattern preparation and the use of the Morton System family of tools. Lab fees are $90 plus a $55 supply fee, which includes all glass, lead, zinc, chemicals, patterns and other materials needed for project. Prerequisite: Either completion of instructor's beginner and intermediate classes or at least 1 year's stained glass experience, plus the ability to show work completed to date. This is not a beginner class
- Stained Glass, Lead - Beverly Joosten
- This is your chance to learn the time-honored craft of leaded glass! In this class you will construct a 10"X14" leaded glass panel in the pattern of your choice. Student must have at least minimal glass cutting skills. High-level skills in copper foil techniques will be extremely helpful, but are not required. Students will study pattern preparation, correct use of pattern shears, the Morton System blocking and layout methods, and other techniques and tips to make the process truly enjoyable. Safety and proper methods involved in cementing leaded glass panels will be studied in depth. Students will border their project with a zinc border and learn the use of Handy Hangers to ready the panel for hanging. Hand-made wood frames for the panels will be available for purchase. Lab fees are $90 plus a $55 supply fee, which includes all glass, lead, zinc, chemicals, patterns and other materials needed for project. Prerequesite: Students need to have some skill in cutting glass - this is not a basic cutting class. Foil experience is a plus.
- Intermediate/Advanced Stained Glass Lead Panel Class - Julia Larson
- This class is designed for the intermediate or advanced student who has recent stained glass experience and very good cutting skills, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Students will make a panel of leaded glass approximately 12 x 16 inches. Please bring your own tools and eye protection. All other materials and supplies will be provided. Class fee is $90.
- Advanced Stained Glass, Glass Plating Class - Julia Larson
- This is an advanced class. Students should have current/recent experience and the ability to stand for extended periods. The class will introduce students to the Tiffany technique of glass plating, using multiple layers of glass to create depth and shadow. Students will complete one miniature-plated piece and a larger plated piece during the week. Please bring your own tools and eye protection, and one roll of 60/40 solder. All other materials and supplies will be provided. Materials fee is $100.
- Stone Setting - Gino Deskins/Ron Walker
- This class instructs the student on setting stones in silver ring blanks. We will set three different settings: prongs, princess cushion-cut and bezel. We will also introduce the techniques of pavé and channel setting for future classes. We will supply tools for this class. The lab fee is $95 and covers instructions booklet and all finishing supplies. Prerequisite: Must have knowledge of basic jewelry-making and silversmithing.
- Stone Setting - Jim Richardson
- In this class the focus will be the most conventional forms of stone setting using both faceted and cabochon cut gems. Among the techniques that will be taught will be: bezel set, bezel with a cut bearing, tube set, invisible set and bead settings. Round and rectangular prong setting along with a marquise setting will be covered. All of the settings will be done in silver and the prong settings will be ordinary commercial mountings. Proper graver preparation and sharpening will be covered as well as an introduction to bright cutting. If you have engraving tools and setting burrs please bring them. Good eyesight and magnification are required. If you have stones you'd like to set, please bring them to use as time permits. The instructor will provide all materials. This is a class to learn skills and process rather than a production class. The class fee is $225. Some tools will be available for purchase. Prerequisites: Silver II class or permission of instructor.
- Wire I - Sara Adams
- This class is for the beginning student. Sara's beginning class for wire wrap has a slightly different "twist". She combines beginning wire wrapping with beads. This class covers all of the basics of wire art for the beginner. You will make a beaded chain, earrings, wrap a cabochon or three, make bracelets, and much more. The student will learn about wire, how and when to use which size, when to use soft versus hard, how to measure, etc. The student is welcomed to bring their own beads and wire, or choose from a selection of economical beads as well as fine crystals. There is a $25 Lab fee that covers all printed materials, use of teacher's tools & odds and ends. Materials will range from $75 to $200 depending on the price of silver/gold. Wire will be available in your choice of sterling silver or 14 Kt gold-filled.
- Wire I - Sandy Bergquist
- For the true beginner, this course will present the most basic information about wire and the tools available, while presenting projects that allow the student to steadily build the skills required to accomplish increasingly complex designs. If you have wanted to take a course involving wire but were concerned that it would be too hard, this is the class for you. Initial projects will include earrings, pendant, and ring. From that point, the student will select from other projects. Students may bring tools, wire, cabochons, beads and supplies. Tools are available for purchase from the instructor. Optivisor or magnifying clip-ons are strongly recommended. A class fee of $25 covers handouts and practice wire. Depending on additional supplies purchased and metals market prices, costs could be in the $50 - $200 range. Contact instructor at slBergquist@cox.net
- Wire I - Bobbie Brown
- Lab fee for this class is $25, which includes printouts of projects and material for the first basic project. Material fees will very depending on the number and types of projects the student chooses, as well as the cost of metals at the time of the class. You may bring your own beads and stones. If you have tools bring them. Some of the patterns taught are Bobbie's designs; other patterns will be those of other wire artists. You will find that you can make anything if you are willing to persist.
- Wire I - Pat Brown
- The class will consist of using different wires, tools and techniques. Students will make a basic bracelet, pendant, and earrings with variations of each. There is no prerequisite. Material fees will depend on supplies used. Most students spend between $100 and $175. The Lab fee is $30, that includes a work mat, practice wire, marker pen, notepad and pencil for sketching and taking notes, handouts, as well as miscellaneous pieces of wire for certain projects. Contact Pat by email at: pandcbrown@comcast.net for more information.
- Wire I - Bobbi Chumack
- Students will make pendants, bracelets, and earrings. If you have tools, you are encouraged to bring them. The school will provide tools for the class. Patterns for jewelry will be chosen from other artisans or from the instructor. Lab fee for this class is $25. Cost of class will be $150-$200, depending supplies purchased. Email achum4405@yahoo.com.
- Wire I - Becky DeBord
- Wire I will be taught the first three days using half-hard wire in sterling and gold-filled. Students will make a variety of projects including earrings, bracelets, rings, and pendants. The final two days of the course will be basic wire sculpture in sterling silver and gold-filled wire to create free-form wire sculpture designs. This will include bracelets, pendants, earrings, and rings. The teacher will supply all stones and wire necessary to complete the course. The cost of the class will be $200-275, depending on how many projects the student chooses to complete.
- Wire I - Jessie Donnan
- Students will learn the basics of wire wrapping by making a variety of jewelry pieces. The class will start with a basic cuff bracelet. Students will also make one or more pendants, bracelets, rings and earrings. A tool kit will be available for class use. The instructor will have gold-filled wire, sterling silver wire, stones and various findings as well as her books available for sale. If you have tools and supplies you are encouraged to bring them with you. The cost of the class will average $120 or more, depending on the merchandise purchased.
- Wire I - Velima Lawson
- Beginning students will learn the basic techniques of wire. You will make a bracelet, ring, earrings, and pendants. Wire and supplies will be available for purchase or you can bring you own. A $25 lab fee will cover the first project and practice wire. Additional cost varies from $50-$150, depending on materials purchased.
- Wire I for Middle School Students - Cassie Lofton and Ruthie Lofton
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This class is geared for teenagers between 11 and 14. It is intended
for those with little or no experience in wire. Students will
learn basic wire wrapping, WigJig use, coil making, and jewelry
basics. The class fee is $50 and covers fun wire, copper wire
for two projects, sterling silver for one project, and patterns
for several pieces. You will complete a minimum of 5 projects
from provided materials. Additional wire, beads, and complete
project kits will be available for additional fees ($6 - $20
per kit). Depending on the complexity of the project and material
selected, you may spend an additional $6 to $100. You are welcome
to bring your own silver or gold-filled wire, beads, cabochons,
and other materials.
View Past Student's Work - Wire I - Mel Long
- The lab fee of $30 includes printed handouts, practice material, and the use of a basic tool kit. This is a structured class. Students will learn to make wraps with square wire and then learn to make a basic bracelet, a cabochon ring, a pair of earrings, and a standard cabochon pendant. If time allows, other projects may be included. Project kits will be available for purchase with prices based upon the current metal market prices at the time of the class.
- Wire I - Diane Mason
- In this class the student will learn to create jewelry from wire and stones. The student should expect to complete a total of 12 projects. Projects include a simple ring, simple bracelet, calibrated pendent, un-calibrated pendent, simple earrings, doughnut, and a couple more advanced pieces. Each project will vary in either type of wire, the method of creation, or the type of stone. At the end of class the student should be able to wrap any stone into jewelry. Students will also learn how to purchase a commercial cabochon and how to wrap with square wire. The student will receive a complete list of projects, cost of class and other necessary information approximately 4-5 weeks prior to class start date. This will also include a complete list of materials covered in the lab fee. Students do not bring any wire, stones, or tools to class. Tools are maintained and provided by the instructor. Wire and stones are included in the complete price of the class. Pricing of the finished product and sales techniques will be covered in class. Each student will be given a list of requirements necessary to progress to Wire II. A complete list of tools necessary for the wire artist will also be provided and the student will be given sources of several locations to purchase their supplies. The instructor will also have for sale all necessary equipment for the aspiring wire artist. Projects will be in both gold and silver. Students are required to bring their Optivisor. Class cost will vary according to the price of gold and silver. Approximate cost of class should be $225-$275. Come prepared to have fun.
- Wire I - Kathy Morris
- The class will consist of using different wires, tools, and techniques. Students will make a basic bracelet, pendant, earrings, with variations of each. There is no prerequisite. Material fees will depend on supplies used. Most students spend between $100 and $175. The lab fee is $30 and includes a work mat, practice wire, marker pen, notepad and pencil for sketching and taking notes, handouts, as well as miscellaneous pieces of wire for certain projects. Contact Kathy at: klmorris45@hotmail.com for more information.
- Wire I - Dione Outlaw
- This will be a jewelry making class for beginners. Dione will teach wirewrap with a more contemporary look. There won't be a lot of fine detailed work and rosettes, rather the focus will be on cleaner lines with the jewelry. Students will make earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. Many of the pieces will use handmade lampwork glass beads as the focus. Cost of the class will vary depending on materials purchases.
- Wire I - Judy Peppers
- Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of wire art jewelry. Creating bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants of 14K gold-filled or sterling silver wire. The pieces you create will incorporate natural stones, beads, faceted gems and lampwork beads into various simple, yet elegant designs. Get ready for a fun and educational experience taking lifetime skills as well as treasures with you at week's end. Students are welcome to bring their own supplies, tools, etc. Moderate hand strength and excellent eyesight or magnification required. Additional cost of materials varies from approximately $75 to $150.
- Wire I - Rowan Rose
- Students will learn the techniques and skill necessary to make projects, which include bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, and other projects as time allows. Tool kits are available for the students use in class if they do not have their own. However students are welcome to bring their own tools and supplies. The average cost for supplies and materials range from $100 to $200 depending upon supplies and tools purchased as well as the cost of precious metals at the time of the class. There will be a $25 lab fee, which covers the cost of the first project, copper practice wire, tape, and handouts.
- Wire I - Sue Rowand
- Students in the beginning class can expect to have a lot of fun, while learning the basic fundamentals of making bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings and other items, as time permits. The school furnishes tools necessary for the projects. All wire, stones, beads, and other items necessary for the class are available from the instructor. In addition to the $25 lab fee, students in the beginning class usually spend $125 to $225, depending on choice of material and tools purchased.
- Wire I Part 1- Golden Oldies Beginning Wire Class - Diane Mason
- If you were born before 1940, this class is for you. This class is specially designed for the student with some life experience and will move at a slightly slower pace. There have been many students hesitant to enroll in a Wire I class or return to a wire class to refresh their skills because they felt they would be a little slower than the average student. Well, come on and sign up! All you need for this class is good eyesight, willing hands, and a desire to learn. All tools, stones, and wire will be furnished, including your Optivisor. The golden oldies student can expect to complete ten projects. There will be six required wire projects. All other projects will be according to desires and needs of the students. Some beading projects may be included if the class desires. This class will be taught by a registered nurse and assisted by a teacher who is also a registered nurse. More class breaks than usual are planned. Class size is limited to five students. Canes, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome. There will be a no night class time and the student can expect to be free on Wednesday afternoon to relax or pursue any other interest they may have. Class cost (including lab fee): $270. If you have questions call Diane at 843-634-6497.
- Wire I Part 2- Golden Oldies Beginning Wire Class - Diane Mason
- If you were born before 1940 and have had Golden Oldies Part I, then this is your class. In 2009 the first Golden Oldies class was taught and was such a success that all class participants wanted to return in 2010 and continue their wire education; so we are offering Part II this year. The only prerequisite is that you must be born before 1940 and have completed Part I. There may be space for students who have completed Part I in the July 11, 2010 class. Class size is limited to 6 students. Wheelchairs, canes or walkers are welcome. This class will take the "golden" students to a completion of an equivalent Wire I class. There will be no night or Wednesday afternoon classes. Seven projects are planned with an approximate class cost of $270. All tools will be furnished for you.
- Wire II - Bobbie Brown
- Pronged rings, woven bracelets and other projects out of books will be created. Please bring your ideas and projects you would like to make. There will be a lab fee of $25, which includes printouts of projects and material for the first basic project. Material fees will very depending on the number and types of projects the student chooses as well as the cost of metals at the time of the class. Your tools and materials are provided. Prerequisite: Recent Wire I.
- Wire II - Jessie Donnan
- Jewelry pieces will be made using either gold-filled or sterling silver wire. The instructor will select the first project, and the class members will vote on the other projects for the week. They can include pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings and pins. Examples of design choices can be seen on the web site: http://www.jessiedonnan.com. Students need to bring their own tools. They are encouraged to bring their own supplies including wire, stones and other findings. The instructor will have wire, stones, beads, other findings, and her books available for sale. On average, students have spent $120 on materials in the class in recent years. However, this could be more or less depending on the supplies and books purchased. Prerequisite: Recent Wire I.
- Wire II - Mel Long
- Lab fee of $30.00 includes printed handouts, practice material, and use of tools if needed. The emphasis of the class is on prong settings for faceted stones and other advanced wire wrapping techniques. Projects will include different ring patterns and pendant patterns utilizing prongs. Materials will be available for purchase for various projects based on the current metal market prices at the time of the class. Prerequisite: Two Wire I classes or two years experience of wire wrapping, using square wire for wraps.
- Wire II - Kathy Morris
- The focus of this class will be geared toward learning new techniques and some different uses for wire such as the viking knit, triangle wire necklace. Some cold connection will be used. Earrings will be taught and new ones designed and made. Other items students might like to try will be explored. Old standards such as rings, bracelets, pendants will be included in the class. Cost of the class ranges from $150 to $200, depending on the current cost of gold and silver. Students are encouraged to bring their own tools. Wire, stones, beads, tools, etc., will be available for purchase. Class fee: $25 includes all patterns used and wire for the first project. Prerequisite: Recent Wire I.
- Wire II - Judy Peppers
- Not your mother’s wire wrap! Big wire and hammers welcome. Making your own headpins will require minimal use of a butane torch (or even your propane stove top burner will work at home). Lampwork beads with large holes will find a home in this class. Copper and silver mainly used but gold filled always welcome! Come and try a new wire adventure that will open doors for your designs.
- Wire II - Gene Sheridan
- The students will make bracelets, pendants, rings and other various projects. Pendants will be wire sculpted and border wrapped. Projects will be made from half-hard and dead soft wire in either sterling silver or gold-filled. We will be using mostly 20, 21, 22 gauge square wire, 18, and 20 gauge half-round wire on our projects. Students should bring their own tools and any wire, cabochons, and beads they have to use in class. Each student should have an Optivisor or other magnifier. If student doesn't have their own supplies you should expect to spend $120 to $200 or more depending on supplies purchased. Teacher will have wire and supplies if needed. Prerequisite: Recent Wire I or one year's experience. Lab fee $20.
- Wire II - Dawn Thornton
- Class will consist of making rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and pins in several different styles. We will be using 21 and 22 sq. half-hard, and 21 and 22 sq. soft. In sterling silver and gold-filled we'll use 20 and 21 half-round. Bring your own tools to use in class. Cabs, faceted stones, dichroic pieces, and beads will be available for purchase. Bring an Optivisor if you have one. If you do not have your own supplies, you should expect to pay $120-$175 or more, depending on supplies you use. But, most of all, bring your own imagination and look forward to what you are doing. Prerequisite - two Wire I classes or two years experience in wire wrapping.
- Wire III, Creative Wire Techniques - John Darlin
- John Darlin's class is designed specifically for the creative wire artist. The foci of the class are dual: to learn new and advanced wire techniques for bracelets and to explore ways to increase your income with better marketing skills. Wire projects will include 4-6 bracelets. Sales and marketing information will be discussed at length. Class fees will be based on gold and silver prices at class time, but expect to spend $200+. Please call John Darlin directly at 859-485-2760 or email John at hello_darlin@hotmail.com for information concerning the class or cost of projects. Please visit www.johndarlin.com for examples of some of John's designs. Prerequisite: verifiable experience as an advanced wire artist.
- Wire III, Prongs - Jessie Donnan
- This class is designed for the experienced wire wrapper who wants to learn how to make prongs or to enhance their skills in that area. The class will begin with the easiest prong design, the standard Stickman Pendant, and progress from there. Students will make a variety of jewelry pieces including pendants, rings and a bracelet. The instructor will select class projects. Most pieces will be made from 21- or 20-gauge half-hard square wire, featuring faceted stones. A few pieces may be made from other gauges and tempers of wire, and other stones. Students must be able to wrap with square wire. Students are encouraged to bring their own wire and stones. Supplies will be available for purchase. Materials could cost $200 or more if students do not bring their own supplies. Prerequisite: 2 recent Wire II classes.
- Wire III, Rings, Rings - Ruth Ann Moore
- This class will concentrate on all kinds of wire rings. We will make rings with beads, faceted stones, cabs, and plain. If student buys wire, the materials fee could range from $125 to $150, depending on the items purchased. The lab fee of $15 covers patterns and copper wire. Prerequisite: Recent Wire I and Wire II and working with wire in present year.
- Wire Sculpture - Sandy Bergquist
- Introduction to Wire Sculpture is a class for the wire novice or for the beginning wire student who has completed a Wire I class. The only true prerequisite is a desire to explore the capabilities of wire. Wire sculpture, wire wrap, and mixed sculpture/wrap will be presented. Projects will include pendants, earrings, a pin, a bracelet and a ring. Students will be working with square, round and half-round dead soft and hard-hard wire in gauges between 16 and 24. Because large amounts of wire can be used in wire sculpture, depending on whether copper, sterling silver, argentium, or gold-filled wire is used students can expect to use between $100 and $250 in wire. Wire and supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor, but students may bring their own wire, cabochons, and other materials. A full list of suggested supplies will be sent to the student at least one month prior to the class. Students should bring their own tools. An Optivisor is recommended. Lab Fee: $10. Prerequisite: Wire I.
- Wire Sculpture - Janet Corn
- This class will begin with simple Wire Sculpture and increase to more difficult designs. Students will learn to use dead soft wire in 22sq., 21sq., and 24sq., also 20, 21, and 22 half-hard half-round, or a combination of dead-soft and half-hard together. Gold-filled or sterling silver wire can be used. Projects will use cabochons, beads (large and small), snap-sets, large, and small cut stones. We will make pendants, bracelets, earrings, neck wires and a small ring. Students are to furnish their own wire and they can use any materials they have to use. Stones, beads, cabs, and findings will be available for purchase. Students who need wire will have to let the instructor know one month in advance of class. Cost of materials, if purchased in class, is between $200 and $250, and the lab fee of $35 includes an instruction book. Prerequisite: Two Wire I Classes.
- Wire Sculpture - Diane Mason
- In this class, the student will learn the difference between the wire wrap/wire sculpture combination, partial-wire sculpture and full-wire sculpture. Because of the amount of wire used, this class can be expensive. In order to help the student with his/her expenses, the student is expected to furnish their own wire. The student may work in either gold or silver, or both. The student will be contacted by mail, 5-6 weeks prior to start of class with a list of necessary supplies. If a student wishes to register closer to the beginning date of class, they are expected to contact the instructor for any information needed. Students should expect to complete a total of 18-22 projects using cabochons, faceted stones, donuts, and wire. Come, bring your imagination, and be ready to design some of your own projects. Any supplies other than wire will be available for purchase from the instructor. Class cost, excluding wire, will be approximately $100-$250. Bring an Optivisor as well as your own tools. You will not be able to share tools with a classmate. To contact Diane call 843-634-6497 Prerequisite: Two recent Wire I classes. This class is not a prerequisite for any other class.
- Wire Sculpture II - Dawn Thornton
- Students will learn use to soft, soft and half hard combinations in this class. The wire used will be 21, 22 sq. soft and half-hard, 20 + 21 half-round, also some with 24sq. soft and half-hard. If you have cabs, faceted stones of your own bring them; if not, there will be an assortment for you to purchase. We will be doing styles with snaptites by themselves and as additions in designs. There will be a $25 lab fee for handouts and such. Materials cost: $100-$200. Bring your own tools and wire if you have it. Wire Sculpture uses more wire than standard designs. You will create bracelets, pendants, and rings. Prerequisite: two years of wire wrapping.