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| 1. Summer with the Masters Workshops |
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 | Raising and Chasing Vessel Forms |
| | With David Huang |
| | 20 June 2012 - 24 June 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 20 May 2012
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| | The ingenious artist David Huang teaches students to create stunning dimensional work through a process called angle raising. Using hammers and stakes, wax and chasing tools, learn to construct vessels and further embellish them with chasing techniques. |
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| Basic Lapidary |
| | With Michael Boyd |
| | 25 June 2012 - 27 June 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 25 May 2012
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| | Every jeweler eventually tires of buying typical stones and setting them in conventional settings. Come spend three days with Michael Boyd, and learn how to cut and polish your own cabochons with limitless shape, size, and color options. |
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| Designing with Stone: Beyond Basic Lapidary |
| | With Michael Boyd |
| | 29 June 2012 - 02 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 29 May 2012
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| | Learn how to integrate stone and metal as a whole, rather than as separate objects. Demonstrations include how to shape rough stones, drill through them, make perfect bezels for unique shapes, set stones on top of stones, add decorative rivets, and more. |
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| Enameling: Investigating Surface and Depth |
| | With Barbara Seidenath |
| | 11 July 2012 - 15 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 11 June 2012
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| | Learn a variety of champlevé and image transfer techniques to create pattern and imagery in enamel work including the use of templates, engravers, chasing tools and stamps, printing with templates, sodium etching, surface treatments and finishing methods. |
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| Hand and Hammer Engraving |
| | With Andrea Kennington & Les Bryant |
| | 18 July 2012 - 20 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 18 June 2012
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| | Whether you're engraving jewelry, monogramming initials or setting a stone, learn how to use gravers in this beginner's course taught by one of only a handful Master Engravers in the United States, Les Bryant, Le Graveur de Vol. |
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| Advanced Micro Shell Forming |
| | With Andrea Kennington & Les Bryant |
| | 21 July 2012 - 22 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 21 June 2012
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| | Micro forming techniques are very advantageous in today's market due to the rising costs of precious metals. Learn to use thinner gauge materials to create voluminous and structurally sound forms using one half the typical amount of metal! |
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| Fold Forming |
| | With Charles Lewton-Brain |
| | 25 July 2012 - 27 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 25 June 2012
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| | Charles Lewton-Brain is credited with inventing fold forming, a technique recognized the world over as a new, original innovation in metal working. Use metal's flexibility to make complex forms resembling chased, constructed and soldered shapes. |
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| Fold Forming: The Next Steps |
| | With Charles Lewton-Brain |
| | 28 July 2012 - 29 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 28 June 2012
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| | This course is geared towards students who have experience with fold forming, but want to take their work to the next level by exploring more complex folds and realizing methods for integrating forms into their artwork. |
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| Chasing and Repousse for Jewelry: Sculpting forms directly into Metal |
| | With Linda Kindler-Priest |
| | 03 August 2012 - 05 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 03 July 2012
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| | Linda Kindler Priest creates extraordinary jewelry by employing chasing and repousse, a method to sculpt reliefs in metal. Using hammers, chasing tools, and pitch, learn to create interesting textures, patterns, unusual shapes, and realistic images. |
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| Forging, Fusing, and Fabricating Argentium Silver |
| | With Cynthia Eid |
| | 08 August 2012 - 12 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 08 July 2012
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| | Transform a straight piece of wire into elegant fluidity in this workshop. By combining the design possibilities of forging with the advantages of Argentium Silver, create unique, strong jewelry that is highly tarnish-resistant and fire scale free! |
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| Lend Me Your Ears: Earring Design & Fabrication |
| | With Paulette Werger |
| | 22 August 2012 - 23 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 22 July 2012
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| | Paulette returns for an end-of-summer workshop on the vast topic earring design and making. From hoops to dangles and posts, both large and small, this workshop will focus on the beauty and history of the earring. |
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| Unconventional Settings for Unusual Stones and Pearls |
| | With Paulette Werger |
| | 24 August 2012 - 26 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 24 July 2012
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| | This workshop will focus on design concepts and techniques for unusual settings that are applicable for interesting and uniquely-shaped stones, pearls, and found objects.
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| 2. Weekly Jewelry Classes |
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| Weaving with Wire |
| | With Joy Raskin |
| | Monday, 14 May 2012
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| | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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| | Over four weeks, students will learn the tabby weave, twining, triple over weave, herringbone, plaiting and soumak. Work in flat, vessel and tubular forms; which can be made into jewelry, sculpture, baskets, lampshades and other home accessories. |
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| Sea Glass and Beach Pebble Jewelry |
| | With Leslie Hartwell |
| | Wednesday, 16 May 2012
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| | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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| | New 4-week version of our ever popular class! Turn that pocket full of special pebbles, shards of pottery, and bits of sea glass into jewelry that will make you think of that day at the ocean all year. |
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| Bezels for Sea Glass and Beach Pebble Jewelry |
| | With Leslie Hartwell |
| | Wednesday, 16 May 2012
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| | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| | The humble beach pebble or treasured piece of sea glass presents some of the most interesting challenges and solutions for the jewelry maker. In 4 weeks learn to set these rascals and provide your "gems" with their own unique bezel style. |
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| Exploring Enameled Surfaces |
| | With Troy Hines |
| | Tuesday, 22 May 2012
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| | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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| | Explore a variety of surface finishing techniques for enamels including chemical etching, sealants, inclusions, lapidary polishing, micro-finishing papers, and diamond abrasives. |
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| 3. Weekend Workshops |
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| Negative Space Caning for Metal Clay |
| | With Holly Gage |
| | 19 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
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| | This exciting new technique, developed by Holly Gage, is a method for creating filigree, chambers for resin, enamel or polymer inlay, and patterns by combining Metal Clay and a combustible material that disappears after firing in a kiln. |
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| Soldering Boot Camp |
| | With Karen Christians |
| | 01 June 2012 - 03 June 2012
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| | Good soldering techniques are the foundation of jewelry and holloware fabrication. Understanding how metals heat and how to make accurate, well-fitting joints are the real secrets of successful soldering. |
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| Translucent Techniques and Design Decision Principles |
| | With Kathleen Dustin |
| | 08 June 2012 - 09 June 2012
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| | While making a pin or large bead, each student learns how to layer translucent polymer clay to produce a rich depth of surface using image transfers, permanent inks, simple millefiore, gold leaf and powder inclusions, carving, sanding and buffing. |
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| Constructing Prong Settings |
| | With Joy Raskin |
| | 07 July 2012 - 08 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 07 June 2012
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| | Prongs reign supreme as the most majestic setting for your gemstone. In this two-day workshop, become skilled at making your own, as well as adapting commercial components from start to finish. |
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| Jump Start Jewelry |
| | With Sarah Doremus |
| | 18 August 2012 - 19 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 18 July 2012
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| | Have you always wanted to learn to make jewelry but never had the time? If that is the case, this condensed two day exploration of beginning jewelry basics may be your ideal solution. |
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| 4. One Day Workshops |
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| Metal Clay: Earrings 3 Ways |
| | With Michela Verani |
| | 10 June 2012 - 10 June 2012
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| | Students will learn to make 3 different styles of metal clay earrings; post, embedded wire and dangles! |
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| Hot and Cold Forging for Steel and Silver |
| | With Cynthia Eid & Carl West |
| | 15 June 2012 - 15 June 2012
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| | Two bracelets, two schools, and two styles of forging! This workshop is intended for students who are curious about blacksmithing and jewelers seeking a broader understanding of what hammering does to both silver and steel. |
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| Do It Yourself Photography for Jewelers |
| | With Jessica Healy |
| | 16 June 2012 - 16 June 2012
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| | Have you ever wanted to photograph your own jewelry for a website, juried show, or yourself but have struggled with getting the results that you want? If so, this class is for you! |
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| Sea Glass and Beach Pebble Jewelry |
| | With Leslie Hartwell |
| | 06 July 2012 - 06 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 06 June 2012
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| | Turn that pocket full of special pebbles, shards of pottery, and bits of sea glass into jewelry that will make you think of that day at the ocean all year. |
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| Keum Boo Applications |
| | With Wendy Jo New |
| | 09 July 2012 - 09 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 09 June 2012
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| | Keum-Boo provides cost efficient of introducing high karat gold to your work while simultaneously adding texture, pattern, and color. Learn how to create your own foil and employ a variety of embellishment techniques. |
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| Silver Metal Clay Bracelets |
| | With Michela Verani |
| | 16 July 2012 - 16 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 16 June 2012
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| | Learn the basics of working with silver metal clay. Students will create a simple, but unique silver link bracelet and matching toggle clasp. Skills covered include stamping, cutting, creating a clasp, assembling, as well as finishing methods. |
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| Ornamental Wires in a Twist |
| | With Leslie Hartwell |
| | 23 July 2012 - 23 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 23 June 2012
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| | Twisted wires have been applied as decoration and as standalone pieces, singly and stacked. They offer texture, detail, elegance, and strength - Learn a number of styles as well as tricks to twisting wire easily and evenly. |
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| Chain Maille: GSG Weave |
| | With Karen Karon |
| | 24 July 2012 - 24 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 24 June 2012
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| | Chain maille is an ancient art form originally used to create garments worn for protection by warriors. Modern approaches use these classical patterns of cold-connected jump rings for sculpture and jewelry. This workshop explores the GSG weave. |
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| Viking Knit Chains |
| | With Joy Raskin |
| | 30 July 2012 - 30 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 30 June 2012
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| | Make a Viking Knit chain that is supple, lightweight, and beautiful to wear. Variations on the basic Viking chain stitch, using a knitting spool, and crotchet hook plus numerous tips for endings, clasps, and jump rings will also be demonstrated. |
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| How to Handle Custom Work for your Clients |
| | With Andrea Zatarain |
| | 31 July 2012 - 31 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 01 July 2012
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| | Taking custom orders can pose several challenges. Not only do you want to meet your client's needs, but you also have to work within a set budget. This workshop is a step by step guide for handling custom work orders so your client is happy and the wor |
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| Etching & Image Transferring |
| | With Wendy Jo New |
| | 01 August 2012 - 01 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 01 July 2012
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| | In just one day, students will learn the art of photo-etching brass and copper to produce images in relief. This is a great way to capture graphic imagery in your work. |
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| Chain Maille Techniques: Spirals |
| | With Karen Karon |
| | 02 August 2012 - 02 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 02 July 2012
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| | Chain Maille offers modern approaches to classical patterns for use in sculpture and jewelry. This workshop explores a series of weaves including spiral, double spiral and jens pind. |
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| Felted Jewelry |
| | With Michela Verani |
| | 06 August 2012 - 06 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 06 July 2012
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| | Handmade felt is created by taking cleaned and carded wool fleece and manipulating the fibers to link together. Students will create a number of wet-felted beads, flowers, and lariats, which will then be decorated and made into jewelry during class. |
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| Introduction to Scale Maille |
| | With Karen Karon |
| | 07 August 2012 - 07 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 07 July 2012
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| | Chain maille, an ancient art form used in garments worn for protection by warriors, usually had an outer layer of metal or leather attached for added protection. Explore "scale maille" with an aim towards producing ornamental jewelry or clothing. |
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| Jewelry Finishing Techniques |
| | With Joy Raskin |
| | 20 August 2012 - 20 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 20 July 2012
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| | Want to do a better job of cleaning up and finishing jewelry? This workshop will give students the skills needed to polish to perfection! |
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| Sea Glass and Beach Pebble Jewelry |
| | With Leslie Hartwell |
| | 27 August 2012 - 27 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 27 July 2012
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| | Turn that pocket full of special pebbles, shards of pottery, and bits of sea glass into jewelry that will make you think of that day at the ocean all year. |
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| 5. Special Events |
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| Start Here: Beginning Jewelry Week |
| | With Sarah Doremus |
| | 13 August 2012 - 17 August 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 13 July 2012
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| | End your summer vacation by spending five days experimenting with making jewelry. This course is for anyone 13 or older -- Come on your own, bring a friend, parent's and kids are all welcome. |
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| 5. Special Events |
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| Stone Sale with Robert & Sophie and Blue Heron Designs |
| | With Instructor TBA |
| | Friday, 11 May 2012
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| | 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| | Friday, May 11 from noon to 5 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on precious and semi-precious gemstones, gem beads and pearls from RHB Enterprises & Blue Heron Designs! |
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