JANUARY
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WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
** Register 1 week in advance to avoid cancellation due to lack of enrollment**
Basic 1 - “Get Your Sheet Together” / Jewelry Foundations
Sat-Sun January 10 - 11 10:00 - 4:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
Start here if you want a clear, concise and in-depth knowledge of basic jewelry making techniques. Learn how to use hand tools to cut, texture and file and machines to drill, sand and polish. There will be a number of demonstrations with hands-on bench-time to cement the knowledge. The wide range of topics covered will give you a solid foundation to set you out on your educational path with confidence. Learn how to recognize quality craftsmanship in the pieces you currently own or want to buy. The skills acquired in jewelry making come in handy on many levels, even fixing and altering things!
The project will introduce beginners to multiple techniques including sawing, drilling, texturing, filing, sanding, finishing and possibly riveting. A simple sterling ring kicks off the session with a bang!
Skill Level: Absolutely No Experience Necessary
Tuition: 250.
Lab Fee: 15.
Materials: 20.
Homage to Aldo Cipullo
Sat-Sun January 17 - 18 10:00 - 4:00
(Steven Parker)
In addition to studying math, English, chemistry, and all that stuff in middle and high school, my favorite independent study was in jewelry, and my teachers were my mother’s catalogs from Tiffany, Cartier, and Buccellati. When I first saw Aldo Cipullo’s now iconic bracelet for Cartier, I was delighted and astounded by both the concept of design and use of industrial fasteners.
This class teaches building a simple bangle bracelet in two halves, approximately 6mm wide, fit close to the wrist and assembled on the wrist with two screws. We will build a screwdriver for assembly (not pictured). One or many interchangeable ornaments can be screwed on to the bracelet depending on your design. Shown are three interchangeable ornaments that can be screwed into a threaded hole at the center of the bracelet - a pearl, a CZ set upside down, a found object.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Tuition: 475.
Lab Fee: 20.
Materials: Brass will be provided. Students can bring their own silver if desired.
Beyond the Bezel and into Tube Setting
Sat January 31 10:00 - 4:00
(Elizabeth Tokoly)
Stones are a great way to add color and dimension to your work. This workshop will introduce tube setting. Tube setting is great for stacking rings, simple studs and accent stones. In this workshop you will have choice to create a set of stacking rings, stud earrings or pendant featuring tube setting.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Tuition: 160.
Lab Fee: 15.
Materials: 35.