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JEWELRY ARTS: Byzantine Links BRACELET

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

Create your own Byzantine weave bracelet (a chainmaille technique). 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.

Date: July 25, 2010
Meets: Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $70+

Choose:
Sterling Silver Materials: $50
Copper Materials: $15

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JEWELRY ARTS: Silver Rings

Instructor: Venus Cramer Click here to Learn about Venus

In this beginner level, cold metal work class, students will learn about different silver materials suitable for ring making, how to manipulate and texture sterling silver sheet and the skills needed to work with various gauges of wire. Students will complete 3 to 4 projects during class time and wear them home the same day! One project involves cutting, texturing, filing, sanding, shaping silver sheet to make a “Split Shank Ring”. Another project involves bending a thicker (14 or 16 gauge) wire to create one or two “Swirl Rings”. Finally we will work with a 20 gauge wire and one bead (great to showcase your own lampwork beads) and wind it into a “Wire Wrap Ring with focal bead”. Since this is an introductory class, students can simply bring a pen and pad for note taking. Metalworking tools may be purchased from the design center the day of class, if desired.

Date: October , 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $135 (includes silver materials for 4 rings**)

**tools & additional silver available for purchase through the design center

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JEWELRY ARTS: METAL SMITH SKILLS / CLASS 1

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 class you will use studio equipment to create 1 to 2 pieces in sterling silver.

A file set and sterling silver sheet is included in the class fee. Basic tools and hammers are available for purchase in our design center. Additional silver may be purchased from the instructor.

Date: October 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $150

*New Class**

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JEWELRY ARTS: Silver Chain Making with Cold Connections

Instructor: Venus Cramer Click here to Learn about Venus

This class will introduce entry level students to 4 different basic chain making techniques, using cold connections. Students will create one sample link from each style of chain presented by instructor, and then go on to choose one style to continue on with the creation of their own professionally finished bracelet complete with clasp. Students will use design center tools... but should feel free to bring their tool box if they've already started a collection. Students choosing the beaded chain style (as shown in bracelet style #1) may bring a small collection of beads to class (or purchase from the Design Center). Students may opt to make a necklace by purchasing additional materials.

Date: October, 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $130

**misc. beads and findings are available in our "bead store drawers"

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JEWELRY ARTS: ENAMELING/ BEGINNER BASICS

Instructor: Georgia Philippe Click here to Learn about Georgia

Learn the basics of cloisonné enameling in this one day class. Students will learn how enameling is done, what materials are used, techniques and tricks, and best of all, you’ll leave the class with at least two enamels, more if you have time.

The class will consist of dry enamels and silver blanks (provided through class fee), students own design work (patterns are available, do not be worried if you can’t ‘draw’) by bending pure silver wire. Students will learn how to prepare the blanks to accept enamel and how to lay on the cloisonné wire. Students will do the firing (after instruction) and go on to select enamel colors and learn how to apply them. Each piece takes from 10 to 20 layers of enamel before finishing to achieve depth of color and richness of finish. After students have completed the enameling phase, they will learn how to grind the pieces down and return them to the kiln for beautiful finish. Kiln safety will be included. Bring magnifying eyeglasses if you need for detail work.

Setting will be discussed (consider taking our Metal Smith Series) but this class will be intensive and exclusively enameling.

Come prepared to make beautiful ART!After your class, Studio/Kiln time is available at TLD for those who do not own a kiln. Wear comfortable, cotton clothing to class.

Silver blanks and additional enamel powder will be available for purchase for those who wish to take their skills to the next level.

Date: tba
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $100 (includes enameling materials for 2 pieces)

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JEWELRY ARTS: Copper Etching & Novice Level Jewelry Art/Designing

Instructor: Shannon Haug Click here to Learn about Shannon

Your ideas, your designs, etched on copper, using a resist and acid bath. Draw your own designs by hand or bring stamps (ink pad type) to experiment with different images. Fabricate your etched copper pieces into fabulous jewelry. We will also work on making hand made French ear wires, and "s" hook clasps, with no soldering involved. Team up your copper work with semi precious stone or glass beads (bring your stash or purchase from ours). Possibilities for finished work include bracelet & earrings... perhaps even a pendant or two. Be as creative as you like!!!! If you've taken one or more of our metal smith classes, please bring your files and a selection of plier tools (round nose, chain nose, flat nose, cutters) with a band of color to identify your tools at a glance.

(it is helpful to know how to do wire wrapped loops and jump ring making, but not necessary)

Date: tba 2010
Meets: Sunday, 11am to 4:00pm
Fee: $145(includes metal materials, etching solution and use of our tools)

Additional copper, etching solution, Lampwork and other beads, tools and supplies available for retail purchasing in the Design Center.

Left: Bangle by jewelry art extraordinaire, Tracy Hochstadt

JEWELRY ARTS: Wire Working / Twisted Wire Bangle

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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.

Date: July 8, 2010
Meets: Thursday, 3pm to 6pm
Fee: $40+

**misc. beads and findings are available in our "bead store drawers"

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JEWELRY ARTS: WIRE WORKING ARTISTIC WRAPPING (BEG LVL)

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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!)

Date: October 2010
Meets: Saturday, 3pm to 6pm
Fee: $40+

Other materials and supplies are available, ask to see our "Bead Store Drawers"

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JEWELRY ARTS: Metal Smith / Beginners Class 2/3/4

Instructor: Janice J. Bailey

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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, and weaving may be learned. Create 1 to 2 pieces in silver during this 2 session class. Final finishing may require additional time in the studio.

Additional studio time available until 6pm both class days. Additional silver may be purchased from the instructor.

Date: October 2010**
Meets: Tuesday, 10am to 4pm (includes 1/2 hr break) & Friday, 10am to 1pm
Fee: $135+ (metal, stones & findings extra)

**If two start dates are showing, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.

JEWELRY DESIGN: Metal Smith Studio Time

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. Bring tools and any supplies necessary for your projects (or purchase separately from us)

Date: Please inquire
Open Studio Time: Saturday, 11 am to 2 pm
Fee: $25 with shared use of acetylene torch

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JEWELRY ARTS: METAL SMITH SKILLS - CHAIN MAKING

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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 (butane torch, third hand, soldering honeycomb, files & saw. Suggested Reading: "Creative Silver Chains" by Chantal Lise Saunders (available in the design center)

Meets: Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Class Starts: October 2010
Fee: $100.00 Class fee + silver material and clasp (from $45 for bracelets to $75 for necklace)

Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor + sterling silver supplies based on project choice

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JEWELRY ARTS: METAL SMITH / silver Bead Capping and lining

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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. Janice will include instruction on silver linings for "Pandora" & "Troll" compatible beads. 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. 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 should bring a variety of beads made on 1/8" and/or 1/4" mandrel that have gently domed ends (no cone shaped or pointed ends). Wear comfortable working clothes to class. Class fee includes tubing for 3 beads and silver discs for 2 beads.

Date: tba, 2010
Meets: Saturday, 3pm to 6pm (ish)
Fee: $80 (Fee reflects current Silver Retail Prices)

additional silver caps may be purchased separately (2 per bead)

JEWELRY ARTS: METAL SMITH SKILLS / Marriage of Metals

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.

Meets: Saturdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Class Starts: TBA
Fee: $170.00 Class fee + Metals & Supplies
Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor

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JEWELRY ARTS: Metal Links / Flat Chainmaille Bracelet

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

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Create your own European 4-in-1 Bracelet with a 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.

Date: tba 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $70+

Choose:
Silver Materials: $ tba
Copper Materials: $ tba

JEWELRY ARTS: METAL SMITH SKILLS / BANGLE MAKING

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.

Meets: Wednesday, 11am to 5:00pm
Class Starts: TBA
Fee: $100.00 Class fee + silver
Additional Silver may be purchased from the instructor

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METAL CLAY TECHNIQUES (PMC/Art Clay Silver):
Introduction to Silver Clay Jewelry Designing

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

Create fine silver jewelry using silver metal clay start to finish in just one day! This is an in depth, starter class for those interested in exploring precious metal clay for professional jewelry design and construction. The clay we use is fine silver particles suspended in an organic binder that burns away during kiln firing. The resulting jewelry pieces are .99 pure silver. The Instructor will guide students through the entire process of forming their own original designs and prep for kiln firing. Students will monitor the kiln firing schedule themselves to become comfortable with this important part of the process. Various finishing methods will be demonstrated and students will take their own work through to a final finish. Multiple pieces are possible during the class time. Students will create pendants, earrings and/or jewelry components. Class fee includes an art clay tool kit to keep, silver clay lump and the use of silver clay paste and silver clay syringe during class.

Date: July 10, 2010**
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $175

**If two start dates are showing, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.

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METAL CLAY TECHNIQUES (PMC/Art Clay Silver):
Capturing Low Relief Textures (even Textiles!!) in Metal Clay

Instructor: Patricia Weikersheimer Click here to learn about Patricia

Learn the basics of working with fine silver metal clay* while learning how to capture textures in a quick-curing compound to make reusable molds. The class is beginner level, but those who've worked with metal clay will stretch their skills by learning how to capture and incorporate texture in their work. You will create a pendant and/or pair of earrings using your new one-of-a-kind, low-relief texture. Textures may be natural (a leaf or a shell, for example) or one of your own works (such as a copper etching, peyote-stitched bracelet, or a woven textile).

Students will learn how to capture maximum detail with molding compound; how to use the mold to texture metal clay; how to consider options for form; how to work with metal clay in the wet, leather hard, and bone dry stages; how to fire silver clay in a kiln for maximum strength and durability; how to work harden finished pieces for further durability; and how to patinate and finish fired pieces to best reveal their textures. Metal clay is a delightful way to “pull and repurpose” textures you've already made -- or have found -- to create one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Various finishing methods will be demonstrated and available for student use. The class fee includes an 18 gram silver clay packet, mold-making compound, and the use of silver clay paste, silver clay syringe and patina solution during class. Students should bring a number of compelling “flattish” textures; the instructor will have a number of additional possibilities on hand. Beware: after this class, your world -- from the tread on your tires to the Savoy cabbage in the grocery aisle -- will become a carnival of textures.

*Silver clay is a combination of silver microparticles, water, and an organic binder. The “clay” is formed, dried, refined, and fired at high temperatures during which the binder burns off and the silver sinters, resulting in a piece that is .999 (fine) silver.

Date: October 3, 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $155

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METAL CLAY TECHNIQUES (PMC/Art Clay Silver):
Intermediate / Glass Inclusions / Clasps and other Elements

Instructor: Patty Pulliam

Students will learn how to design and plan a stunning pendant from start to finish whose focal element is a sparkling dichroic cab. Learn how to properly set and fire a piece with a larger glass inclusion in place. Students will leave with some polished, finished work such as silver clasp, earrings or other design elements, but the pendants will need to cool slowly in the kiln to be picked up at a later time. Silver Clay and 1 dichroic glass stone provided. (You can learn to make your own dichroic glass stones in our glass fusing class for beginners.)

Students should bring their tool kit from our first class to class (plus any other texture plates or goodies you've added to your collection). Additional Silver Clay products available for purchase from the design center the day of the class.

Date: tba 2010 (recently postponed to this date from April 3)
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee: $175

SILVER METAL CLAY - (PMC) (Intermediate/Advanced)

Instructor: Hattie Sanderson - Senior Level Instructor / Creator of Metal Clay Instructional DVD's / Creator of Hattie's Patties

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Construct a one of a kind interchangeable spinning bead pendant in metal clay. Change the beads to suit your mood! The design also allows you to vary the length and number of beads! Put it all together to create your one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Unleash your artistic expression as you are guided step by step through this fast-paced, fun and challenging workshop! Class fee includes a project kit. Students provide their own tools, PMC products and beads*

Class fee includes a project kit. Students provide their own tools and PMC products.*

Meets:
Date:
Fee: $200

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PRECIOUS METAL CLAY (PMC): Exotic Essence Vessel Pendant (Intermediate/Advanced)

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.*

Date: TBA
Meets: Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Fee: $200