WORKSHOPS

   
OFFCenter
Please check back later for Fall 2010 Classes.
   
Harwood Art Center
Course Name:
Intro to Jewelry/Small Metals
Date:
 November 13 - 14
Time:
 9 am - 4 pm
Description:
 This class is designed as an introduction to basic jewelry/metals techniques.  Beginning with a simple sterling ring band you will learn how to saw, size, file, form, and solder using an acetylene torch. Emphasis will be placed on combining design and technique in order to create individualized wearable metal pieces. Prepare to be adorned! An $85 supply fee covers all tools, supplies, metal and stones to be used throughout the class.
Limited to six.

For more info and registration click here.

   
Course Name:
Intro to Etching Brass and Copper: Jewelry/Small Metals
Date:
 December 11 - 12
Time:
 9 am - 4 pm
(Saturday, class meets 9 am - 1 pm: etching will occur 1 - 4 pm without students present)
(Sunday, class meets 9 am - 4 pm)
Description:
 This workshop will cover a basic etching process that uses various simple resists and etches red brass, yellow brass and copper.  Students will draw, rubber stamp, and stencil various designs onto metal pieces.  the etchant will be used while students are not present in the studio.  The second day of the workshop, we will take the etched metals and apply a variety of basic jewelry/small metals techniques such as disc cutting, dapping, filing, sanding, hammering, and drilling, in order to create no-soldered wearable earrings, bracelets, pendants, and more.  Patina/oxidizing and a variety of hand finishes from satin to shiny will be covered. No pre-requisite jewelry/metals experience. Supply fee of $85. Please see cancellation policy for more information.
Limited to six.

For more info and registration click here.