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Student Pendants from Fall 2009
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Jewelry I
Instructor: Ms. Diane Lawton
Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Program: Spring
Status: Open
Length: 8 Sessions
Tuition: $ 375
Materials: $ 50
Date: April 13, 2010 - June 08, 2010
Time: Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Metalwerx
In this class you will learn the basics of jewelry making. Techniques include, sawing, soldering, piercing, texture, annealing, roller printing, bezel setting, and studio safety. You will be amazed at what you can learn in this introductory class! Projects include a band ring and pendant with a set stone.
Open to all levels. This class is 8 sessions long. Each session meets for 3 hours. There will be no class on May 4, 2010. If a make-up class is necessary, it will be held on June 15, 2010.
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:
- Wet and dry sandpaper, 2 sheets each of 320, 400 and 600 grits
- Sanding Sticks (paint stirring sticks are perfect)
- Small hand towel
- Tool box (shoe box, plastic tackle box, etc.)
- Old tooth brush (for cleaning)
- Metal metric ruler (150mm, about 6inches)
- Needle file set (small files usually sold in 5 - 8 file sets)
- Ultra Fine Sharpie Point permanent marker
- 8-inch long Mill Bastard file
- Small ball peen hammer (optional)
- Sketchbook, pen and pencil for design ideas and taking notes
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