JEWELRY

Basics of Classical Jewelry JW01SP08
Instructor: Naomi Kantrow
Monday evenings, 6:30-9:30 (March 17-June 2)
Explore the jewelry making techniques of the ancient world. Granulation, filigree, chainmaking, and stone-setting are four of the processes the student will be introduced to. Projects will include the Roman bezel ring, various loop-in-loop chains, and the setting of stones as done in antiquity. Students will be guided by both demonstrations and individual instruction as they work to complete their assignments. A sketchbook and notepad are recommended for design work. Ten sessions: $317; members: $285

Metalsmithing/Jewelry JW02SP08 a, b or c
Instructor:  Connie Pfeiffer
a Tuesday mornings, 10:00-1:00 (March 18-June 3)
b Tuesday afternoons, 3:30-6:30 (March 18-June 3)
c Tuesday mornings, 6:30-9:30 (March 18-June 3)
This class is designed to accommodate beginning as well as advanced students. Basic metalsmithing techniques, including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, and patina coloring, will be demonstrated weekly. Projects requiring advanced techniques will be addressed on an individual basis. Students are encouraged to explore their own ideas, although help will be available for any student needing further inspiration. Students should bring a sketchbook to the first class. Twelve sessions: $380; members: $34

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WORKSHOPS

Discover PMC- Workshop JW03SP08w
Instructor: Nancy Karpel
Saturday, March 29, 9:30-4:00
Have fun working with the newest material to hit the jewelry industry-Precious Metal Clay (PMC), and Precious Metal Clay Plus (PMC+). It looks and feels like clay, but is actually pure silver in an organic binder. It is fun and fast to work with, and requires no previous jewelry-making experience or heavy tools.  Students will learn basic information and techniques for forming, surface texturing, firing, and finishing PMC. Students will have the opportunity to finish a piece or more of PMC jewelry. Nancy Karpel is a Certified PMC Instructor. To learn more about PMC go to: www.pmcguild.com. Materials will be approximately $110 and available from instructor. Basic tools are included in the materials fee. Come and explore the many design possibilities of this exciting new material! Cost: $100; members: $90

Working with PMC+ Paper-Sheet JW04SP08w
Instructor: Nancy Karpel
Saturday, April 12, 9:30-4:00
Fine silver PMC+ paper is a thin and flexible form of PMC that does not dry out before firing.  Its rubbery nature lends itself to uses not practical with the lump form of PMC. In this workshop, students will learn how to work with this unusual form of PMC+. Many techniques will be discussed, and projects will center on folding, weaving and overlay methods, combining PMC paper with the lump and syringe paste forms of PMC+. Cold mold-making will be discussed, as well as riveting for use in cold connection of PMC paper. Stone setting is an option if time permits. All PMC material needed to complete the projects will be included in the materials fee. Students will be able to complete at least 2-3 pieces of jewelry. This workshop is open to students who have attended at least one other PMC class. Materials will be approximately $90 and available from instructor. Basic PMC tools are required and will not be provided. Cost: $100; members: $90

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