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SUMMER 2005 - Metalsmithing Studio Classes

All levels
Fabrication
Learn how to work in silver, gold, copper, and brass to create handcrafted jewelry and other decorative or functional objects. In these classes, you will develop the skills and techniques necessary to take your designs from concept to completion. Beginning students are introduced to the equipment, torches, and tools in the studio, and will focus on learning the basics: cutting, sawing, texturing, shaping, soldering, fusing, filing, sanding, grinding, and polishing. Students advance at their own pace, and instruction is individualized as you progress to more complex design and construction techniques.
 

Monday
Fred Miller
1:30P - 5:00P

938-05 June 6 - July 11 (no class July 4)
Tuition: $158.
953-05 July 25 - Aug 29
Tuition: $190.

Fred Miller
6:30P - 10:00P

939-05 June 6 - July 11 (no class July 4)
Tuition: $158.

Jan Alexander
6:30P - 10:00P
954-05 July 25 - Aug 29
Tuition: $190.

Tuesday
Ed Barker
9:30A - 12:30P

940-05 June 7 - July 12
Tuition: $135.
955-04 July 26 - Aug 30
Tuition: $162

Wednesday
Fred Miller
1:00P - 4:300P

944-05 June 8 - July 13
Tuition: $158.
Janet Alexander
959-05 July 27 - Aug 31
Tuition: $190.

Thursday
Fred Miller
9:30A - 1:00P

945-05 June 9 - July 14
Tuition: $158.
961-05 July 28 - Sept 1
Tuition: $190.

1:30P - 5:00P
946-05 June 9 - July 14
Tuition: $158.
962-05 July 28 - Sept 1
Tuition: $190.

Friday
Ed Barker
9:30A - 12:30P

947-05 June 10 - July 15
Tuition: $135.
963-05 July 29 - Sept 2
Tuition: $162

1:00P - 4:00P
948-05 June 10 - July 15
Tuition: $135.
964-05 July 29 - Sept 2
Tuition: $162

Advanced
Fabrication: Advanced Concepts
Fred Miller
Thurs 1:30P - 5:00P

946-05 June 9 - July 14
Tuition: $158.
962-05 July 28 - Sept 1
Tuition: $190.
In an attempt to gain a greater understanding of concept-driven art work, this class is focused focus more on ideas, rather than techniques. Through discussion, lectures, and demonstrations, advanced students will envision, design and construct two main metalsmithing projects, with the goal of learning more about themselves and why they choose to construct art-jewelry in today’s world. New technical experiences will be obtained through the creative process.

All levels
Casting & Fabrication
These combination classes provide you with the opportunity to learn both casting and fabrication methods. Casting techniques covered may include lost wax casting; carving; mold making; wax injection; cuttlebone casting, sand casting, how to finish wax to a high shine; casting stones in place; and the use of a wax pen to make a granulation effect in wax.

Fred Miller
Wed 9:30A - 1:00P

943-05 June 15 - July 20
Tuition: $158.
Janet Alexander
958-05 July 27 - Aug 31
Tuition: $190.

Janet Alexander
Wed 6:30P - 10:00P

960-05 July 27 - Aug 31
Tuition: $190.

Experienced/Advanced
Metals Lab
Lab Monitor
Thurs 5:00P - 8:00P
Sat 10:00A - 6:00P

For experienced/advanced ongoing students. Instructor approval is required before attending lab. Lab attendants oversee the studio but do not provide instruction. Lab hours may change each month to accommodate workshops, but generally follow the schedule. Lab fees are $5 per hour to be paid during lab.

Workshops

Beginning
Fast Track Fabrication—the Basics
Jan Alexander
Tues - Fri, 9:30A - 4:00P

801-05 May 31 - June 3
Tuition: $300.
Learn how to use the tools and equipment in the studio, while being introduced to the basic skills you’ll need to start making jewelry. This workshop will jump-start your progress in our regular sessions of classes, providing you with the opportunity to gain confidence and develop your skills for future projects. Learn how to saw, file, solder, polish, and set stones. Designed for the beginning student, this is also an ideal class for those who want to focus on sharpening their skills and techniques; or desire a "refresher" course before undertaking a new direction in their work.

Intermediate/Advanced
Epoxy Inlay Workshop
Sue Gordon
Sat, 10:00A - 3:00P & Sun 12:00P - 4:00P

802-05 June 4 & 5
807-05 July 30 & 31
Tuition: $160.
Design a sterling silver bezel-like frame with divided interiors. You will learn how to fill the interior areas with epoxy mixed with powdered pigment, powdered seasonings, eye shadow, enamel, etc. You can fill the interiors with several different colors, or with one color. You will also explore a second technique - layering the epoxy, mixed with pigment and metal scraps, to create a three-dimensional design. Soldering experience required.

Intermediate/Advanced
Exploring the Bonny Doon Press
Jan Alexander
Mon - Fri, 1:00P - 4:30P

805-05 July 18 - 22

Mon - Fri, 6:30P - 10:00P

806-05 July 18 - 22
Tuition: $270. Supply fee: $10.
This five-day workshop gives you an opportunity to thoroughly explore and experiment with the Bonny Doon press and accessories. Learn how to to quickly stamp out forms for domed shapes, spoons, and embossing metal. Also learn how to use the bracelet forming tools, and the urethane and restraining rings system in the press to explore some of the design and production possibilities they offer.

Intermediate/Advanced
Fabricating Settings
Martin Kern
Sat & Sun, 9:00A - 4:00P

803-05 June 18 & 19
Tuition: $180.
Learn how to hand-fabricate your own settings for one carat stones using sterling silver wire. You will learn how to make various shapes, consisting of round, oval, and pear- shaped settings.

Intermediate/Advanced
Stone Setting Workshop
Martin Kern
Sat & Sun 9:00A - 4:00P

808-04 Aug 20 & 21
Tuition: $180.
Working with one carat stones, you will learn how to set various shaped stones, including round, emerald, pear, marquis, oval, and bezel. Basic stone-setting skills will be learned using hand tools, files, and hammers with limited use of the flex shaft. Gypsy stone-setting will be demonstrat
ed.

             

GLASS MASTER WORKSHOPS WITH GUEST ARTISTS
5062 C8 Janell Zorko:  Flameworking for Electroforming Zorko Sat-Sun 10:00 AM 5:00 PM $375   Jun 21-22, 2008
5066 D8 Kim Fields:  Along the Garden Path Fields Sat-Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM $400   Aug 16-17, 2008
5063 E8 Trey Cornette:  Refining Your Style, Forming, & Decorating Skills for Lampworking Cornette Sat-Sun 9:00 AM 5:00 PM $375   Sept 20-21, 2008
5069 F8 Judy Carlson:  Back to the Beach with Beads Carlson Sat-Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM $400   Jan 10-11, 2009
5064 A9 Kristen Frantzen-Orr:   Frantzen-Orr Sat-Sun 9:30 AM 5:30 PM $400   March 7-8,2009
5067 E9 Leah Fairbanks:  Floral Gardens, Aquarium and Special Techniques Fairbanks Fri-Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM $600 $65 Oct 2-4, 2009
5068 F9 Joshua Mazet:  Making Marble with Boro Silicate Mazet Sat-Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM $400 $15 Nov 15-16, 2009

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