JEWELRY
J-105: BEGINNER JEWELRY MAKING USING PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
Discover Precious Metal Clay, which is a fine silver-infused compound clay that allows the student to mold, stamp, sculpt, and create their own silver jewelry designs. When using precious metal clay, the student is left with a pure .999 silver creation that can be tumbled, burnished, or you can add patina to get creative and beautiful effects. Familiarity with these materials can lead the student to silversmithing. Additional Precious Metal Clay and tool kits will be available for purchase.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
J-105a: Sept. 22
J-105b: Oct. 6
J-105c: Nov. 10
J-105d: Dec. 1
TUITION: $150 (includes 16 grams of Precious Metal Clay, enough to complete 1-2 projects, depending on project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit.)
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
Discover Precious Metal Clay, which is a fine silver-infused compound clay that allows the student to mold, stamp, sculpt, and create their own silver jewelry designs. When using precious metal clay, the student is left with a pure .999 silver creation that can be tumbled, burnished, or you can add patina to get creative and beautiful effects. Familiarity with these materials can lead the student to silversmithing. Additional Precious Metal Clay and tool kits will be available for purchase.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
J-105a: Sept. 22
J-105b: Oct. 6
J-105c: Nov. 10
J-105d: Dec. 1
TUITION: $150 (includes 16 grams of Precious Metal Clay, enough to complete 1-2 projects, depending on project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit.)
J106: JEWELRY MAKING WITH PRECIOUS METAL CLAY – LEVEL 2
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZLearn more complex designs using Precious Metal Clay, a fine silver-infused compound clay. Make pendants with a stone or other creative pieces - as you mold, stamp & sculpt to create your own pure .999% silver jewelry designs which can be tumbled, burnished, or use various patinas for beautiful effects.
Prerequisite: J105 Beginners Class, or, equivalent Precious Metal Clay experience/instruction (contact school to discuss 540-862-7275).
August 25, Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
TUITION: $140, includes 16 grams of Precious Metal Clay (enough to complete 1-2 projects depending on size) & kiln firing. Bring your own tools, or the School will provide basic tools to use in class.
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZLearn more complex designs using Precious Metal Clay, a fine silver-infused compound clay. Make pendants with a stone or other creative pieces - as you mold, stamp & sculpt to create your own pure .999% silver jewelry designs which can be tumbled, burnished, or use various patinas for beautiful effects.
Prerequisite: J105 Beginners Class, or, equivalent Precious Metal Clay experience/instruction (contact school to discuss 540-862-7275).
August 25, Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
TUITION: $140, includes 16 grams of Precious Metal Clay (enough to complete 1-2 projects depending on size) & kiln firing. Bring your own tools, or the School will provide basic tools to use in class.
G-106: FUSED JEWELRY PENDANTS & PINS
INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE AYARS
Create unique, sparkling glass jewelryfor yourself or for gifts, even if you’ve never cut glass before! It’s easy, and fun, using dramatic, dazzling dichroic glass. All supplies are included, and tools are available in class. Demos include basic “small piece” cutting techniques, a brief intro to glass fusing, dichroic glass, and composition recommendations. Students will use scrap glass and cut simple shapes, then stack and glue 3-4 small pendants for fusing in the first session. In session two, students will assess the results of their first batch in group review of all fused pieces, including before and after photos. Discussion will include changes from the fusing process and surprise effects, both good and bad. With added insight, students will then create a second batch of pendants. Finally, students will select and attach jewelry bails or pin backs, to complete their fused glass fashion masterpieces! For ages 10 and up (and a great activity for a child to do with an older sibling, parent, or grandparent!)
G-106a: Tuesdays, noon – 2:30 p.m., Sept. 11 & 18
G-106b: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Nov. 13 & 20
G-106c: Weekend Format: Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, 10:00 a.m. - noon
TUITION: $50 (includes materials)
INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE AYARS
Create unique, sparkling glass jewelryfor yourself or for gifts, even if you’ve never cut glass before! It’s easy, and fun, using dramatic, dazzling dichroic glass. All supplies are included, and tools are available in class. Demos include basic “small piece” cutting techniques, a brief intro to glass fusing, dichroic glass, and composition recommendations. Students will use scrap glass and cut simple shapes, then stack and glue 3-4 small pendants for fusing in the first session. In session two, students will assess the results of their first batch in group review of all fused pieces, including before and after photos. Discussion will include changes from the fusing process and surprise effects, both good and bad. With added insight, students will then create a second batch of pendants. Finally, students will select and attach jewelry bails or pin backs, to complete their fused glass fashion masterpieces! For ages 10 and up (and a great activity for a child to do with an older sibling, parent, or grandparent!)
G-106a: Tuesdays, noon – 2:30 p.m., Sept. 11 & 18
G-106b: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Nov. 13 & 20
G-106c: Weekend Format: Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, 10:00 a.m. - noon
TUITION: $50 (includes materials)
