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JEWELRY ARTS: Wire Working / Twisted Wire Bangle
Instructor: Julie Rose of Taos, NM
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Make a cool, chunky bangle bracelet during this 3 hour class. Learn how to make the twisted wire components that you add to your collection of unique charms, lampwork (and other) beads....all items are carried on a chunky wire core that is the base of the bangle. Learn how to create your own professional connector (clasp) that is also decorative. Great for holiday gift making.
Class Meets: Saturday 10am to Noon
Class Date: December 20, 2008
Cost: $40.00+
**misc. beads and findings are available in our "bead store drawers"
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Instructor: Janice J. Bailey
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In this basics flat metal class, students will learn basic jewelry designing skills and metal work techniques such as, sawing, filing, texturing, stamping, drilling, cold connections, cleaning and polishing. During this 1 session you will use studio equipment to create 1 to 2 pieces in sterling silver. Additional silver may be purchased from the instructor. Basic tools and hammers are available for purchase in our design center.
Class Meets: Saturday from 11:00 to 5:00
Class Starts: tba
Cost: $150.00 (Price includes a File Set to Keep & Sterling Silver sheet for
project
Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor
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Taught by JANICE J. BAILEY of JJB'S SILVER & MORE. Build on your basic skills by adding soldering and/or annealing techniques used together with hammering and/or the creation of bezels to set stones. This class should be repeated up to 3 times so that additional torch skills and techniques such as: fitting, framing, weaving may be learned. Create 1 to 2 pieces in silver during this 2 session class. (some final cleaning may require additional time in the studio)
Class meets: Saturdays from 11:00
(includes 1/2 hr break))
to 5:00 class #1 / 3pm to 6pm (class time changed)
class #2
Class dates: tba
Cost: $135.00+ (metal, stones & findings extra)
Additional studio time available until 6pm both class days.
Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor
For those students who have already completed Metal smith I & II with Janice, and wish to work independently using our equipment, here's your opportunity. Janice will be on hand to answer questions and for guidance. Bring tools and any supplies necessary for your projects (or purchase separately from us)
Open Studio Time: Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm
Class Dates: December 14, 2008
Cost: $40.00 with shared use of acetylene torch
(limited to 6 students)
Taught by JANICE J. BAILEY of JJB'S SILVER & MORE. 2 session class whereby students get a chance to refine their torch skills by "marrying" different metals. Sterling silver, copper, red brass to name a few. Students will make 1 pendant or a pair of earrings from start to the final polishing.
Class Meets: Saturdays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Class Starts: TBA
Cost:
$170.00 Class fee + Metals & Supplies
Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor
student's work
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Janice Bailey of JJB Silver & More will present several different techniques in wire wrapping, knotting and chaining. It is possible to create 1 to 2 finished pieces during this 3 hour class. You may create pins, earrings, necklace, pendant or bracelet. 10 feet of copper wire provided but students should bring a selection of beads. (a great class for using your own Lampwork Beads!)
Class Meets: Saturday from 11am to 2pm
class time recently changed
Class date: November 1, 2008
Cost: $40.00+
Other materials and supplies are available, ask to see our "Bead Store Drawers"
student's work
bracelets
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Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Create your own Byzantine weave bracelet. Using ancient techniques, students
will learn how to link sterling silver (or copper) rings together to form their
own high end bracelet. Materials and tools to use during class will be provided. Bring
a few coordinating lampwork or other beads to use as spacers. The
technique may be expanded for necklaces (more materials needed)
or minimized for use in earrings.
Class meets: Saturday 11:00 to 5:00
Class Dates: November 29, 2008
Cost: $70+
Choose:
Sterling Silver Materials: $ 45
Copper Materials: $ 15
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Instructor: Patty
Pulliam
Create your own European 4-in-1 Bracelet with
Custom Clasp during this daylong workshop. Using ancient techniques, students
will learn how to weave (link) sterling silver rings together to form a slinky
bracelet. Student will also learn how to construct a custom clasp using sterling
wire and a bead. Materials and tools to use during class will be provided. Bring
a lampwork or other bead to use in the clasp.
Class meets: Sunday 11:00 to 5:00
Class Dates: TBA
Cost: $70+
Choose:
Silver Materials: $ tba
Copper Materials: $ tba
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Taught by JANICE J. BAILEY of JJB'S SILVER & MORE. A beginner level class (no prior metal experience needed) in the technique of capping beads which is geared toward lampworkers but anyone with special beads can join in this class. Capping beads is a riveting technique (no solder or adhesive) that attaches sterling silver domes (caps) on each side of a focal bead creating a finished professional look. Students will complete 1 to 2 simple capped beads and go on to learn how to stamp, pierce or hammer the silver caps before forming and attaching to beads. Students should bring a variety of beads with 1/8" holes that have gently domed ends (no cone shaped or pointed ends). Wear comfortable working clothes to class.Class fee includes silver caps for 2 beads and 1 silver tube (which is likely long enough to cap 4 beads)
Class Meets: Saturday from 10:00 to
3:00
Class Date: TBA
Cost: $98.00
(Fee reflects current Silver Retail Prices)
additional silver caps may be purchased separately (2 per bead)
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Taught by Janice J Bailey of JJB's Silver & More. You must have experience in soldering to take this class. This class will advance your cutting, shaping and soldering skills in the creation of your own professionally finished, silver linked chain with clasp. Make a short chain for a bracelet or a longer one for a necklace. Choose one of the chain styles shown above and use studio equipment or your own if you have the tools and want to bring them. Suggested Reading: "Creative Silver Chains" by Chantal Lise Saunders (available in the design center)
Class Meets: Saturday from 11am
to 6pm
Class Starts: November 15, 2008
Cost: $100.00 Class fee + silver
material and clasp
(from $40 for
bracelets to $65 for necklace)
Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor
+ sterling silver supplies based on project choice
Taught by JANICE J. BAILEY of JJB'S SILVER & MORE. Create 1 to 2 sterling silver bangle bracelets during this day long workshop. No previous metal smith experience is needed. Use studio equipment while learning how to measure, cut, file, stamp (if desired) shape, solder and polish you piece. Materials cost will depend on the thickness and weight of silver chosen.
Class Meets: Wednesday from 11am to 5:00pm
Class Starts: TBA
Cost: $100.00 Class fee + silver
Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Create fine silver jewelry using silver metal clay start to finish in
Class Meets: Sunday from 11am to 5pm
Class Starts: November 23, 2008
Cost: $175
or
Class Meets: Saturday from 11am to 5pm
Class Starts: December 6, 2008
Cost: $175
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Create fine silver jewelry with sparkling dichroic glass inclusions.Students will learn the special conditions involved in creating special pieces of jewelry with sparkling dichroic glass pieces imbedded into the clay.
Class Meets: Saturday from 11am to 5pm
Class Starts: December 13, 2008
Cost: $175
Instructor: Hattie Sanderson: Senior Level Instructor / Creator of Metal Clay Instructional DVD's / Creator of Hattie's Patties
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Class fee includes a project kit. Students provide their own tools and PMC products.*
Class Meets: Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Class Starts: November 15,
2008 cancelled
Cost: $200
Instructor: Hattie Sanderson: Senior Instructor for PMC / Creator of Metal Clay Instructional DVD's / Creator of Hattie's Patties
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In this exciting class you will sharpen and expand your skills as you use both wet and dry construction techniques to create a beautiful vessel in your choice of designs. Next, make a functional stopper lid to complete your stunning wearable work of art that will hold your favorite essential oil. Basic beading techniques will be covered as well. This class is fast-paced, fun and challenging!
Class fee includes a project kit. Students provide their own tools and PMC products.*
Class Meets: Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Class Starts:
Cost: $200
Pendant by Trisha Simmons
3 pr of earrings made by Cathy Ecker
(l) by Nikole S. (r) by Sue R.
By student Julia
by student Shelah S
By Cheri J
Julia Frey solders her bracelet
Metal II/III
Gold Wedding bands by Mary Fierce
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