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Beginner Class Rings 2008
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Art Jewelry Week for Teens & Tweens
Instructor: Ms. Sarah Doremus
Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Program: Summer
Status: Closed
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: $ 300
Materials: $ 65
Date: August 23, 2010 - August 25, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Spend three days experimenting with making jewelry. Through soldering, cold connections and basic metal fabrication (incl. bending, filing, piercing, & drilling), learn how to make one-of-a-kind jewelry!
Try your hand at different techniques; using the hydraulic press to create volume, resin inlay for coloring and bezel making to add stones or found objects. Come with ideas and finish up with a treasure trove of handmade jewelry.
If you'd like to see more of Sarah's work, please visit her website www.sarahdoremus.com
Materials & Tools
The materials kit for this class, payable when signing up, is costs $65. It includes metal and necessary supplies for projects.
Students should bring:
- Small hand towel
- Tool box (shoe box, plastic tackle box etc.)
- Old tooth brush (for cleaning)
- Ruler
- Ultra Fine point Sharpie permanent marker
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