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Top left by Kim Verdries. Others by Bob Smith. Jewelry I students Fall 2007
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Jewelry I
Instructor: Ms. Leslie Hartwell
Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Program: Summer
Status: Open
Length: 6 Sessions
Tuition: $ 375
Only $ 356.25 for registration before 07 June 2008
Materials: $ 50
Date: July 07, 2008 - August 11, 2008
Time: Every Monday at 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Fundamental hand skills, good studio habits, and appreciation of quality craftsmanship are the focus of Jewelry I. This course is designed to introduce the basics of fine jewelry making and encourage the development of your own ideas.
Each week new skills and tools will be introduced. Time will be spent practicing on scrap material as well as applying these skills in making a sterling silver ring with a bezel-set stone and a pendent of your own design.
This class is 6 sessions long. Each session is 4 hours. If a make-up class is necessary, it will be held on August 18, 2008
Materials & Tools
The $50 Materials fee covers the cost of metals, wire, solder, and other basic supplies you will use to work on the projects for this class.
Students should bring the following items:
- Wet/Dry sandpaper, 2 sheets each of 220, 320, 400, and 600 grits
- 4 paint stirring sticks, preferably from Home Depot
- Small hand towel
- Tool box (shoe box, plastic tackle box etc.)
- Old tooth brush (for cleaning)
- Metric ruler
- Ultra Fine Point Sharpie permanent marker
- Sketchbook, pen and pencil
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 | May 17, 2008
| | | Investigating Patinas and Cold Connections | | | Learn how to create an interesting colorful effects on metals such as brass, copper, and silver. |  | Read more... | | | | | May 31, 2008
| | | Mechanisms and Movement | | | This workshop will teach you how to tackle aspects of functionality and movement in your jewelry. Learn simple mechanics to make your work swing back and forth and spin from front to back. | | Read more... | | | | | June 07, 2008
| | | Japanese Metal Alloying: Shibuichi & Shakudo | | | In this class, you will learn how to mix alloys, pour ingots, and reduce them to usable sheet and wire stock. Special emphasis will be given to two of the Japaeses alloys of copper, Shakudo and Shibuichi. | | Read more... | | | | | June 20, 2008
| | | Surface Embellishment and Riveting Techniques | | | Here's your chance to learn how to add depth, texture, layers and gold to your work. Techniques covered include roller printing, subtractive texturing, hammer textures, stamping, punching, keum-boo on Argentium®, adding alternative materials, and more. | | Read more... | | | |
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