Due to the need for health precautions and based on the guidelines and restrictions issued by the state of Virginia involving COVID-19, all classes and events scheduled through June 10, 2020 have been postponed or cancelled at Clifton Forge School of the Arts.
We will continue to monitor the developing circumstances and make future decisions based on the latest information. Students already registered for a cancelled class can hold their payment as credit for a future session of the same class or receive a full tuition refund. You should have received an email asking your preference. Contact us at cfsota@lumos.net for more information.
We will announce future class dates once normal scheduling and operations resume.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this time of uncertainty.
Look for upcoming posts on our Facebook page for art inspiration and creative ideas to pass the time spent at home! https://www.facebook.com/cfsotarts/
We look forward to creating art and music in person together in the near future. In the meantime, we encourage you to share your individual artistic creations with us on social media or via email- be sure to tag us on Facebook and Instagram!
As always, we appreciate your support of Clifton Forge School of the Arts, the community art school of the Alleghany Highlands.
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Keely Noffsinger Massie, Program Coordinator
cfsota@lumos.net
(540) 862-7275
We will continue to monitor the developing circumstances and make future decisions based on the latest information. Students already registered for a cancelled class can hold their payment as credit for a future session of the same class or receive a full tuition refund. You should have received an email asking your preference. Contact us at cfsota@lumos.net for more information.
We will announce future class dates once normal scheduling and operations resume.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this time of uncertainty.
Look for upcoming posts on our Facebook page for art inspiration and creative ideas to pass the time spent at home! https://www.facebook.com/cfsotarts/
We look forward to creating art and music in person together in the near future. In the meantime, we encourage you to share your individual artistic creations with us on social media or via email- be sure to tag us on Facebook and Instagram!
As always, we appreciate your support of Clifton Forge School of the Arts, the community art school of the Alleghany Highlands.
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Keely Noffsinger Massie, Program Coordinator
cfsota@lumos.net
(540) 862-7275
JEWELRY
J-105: BEGINNER JEWELRY MAKING USING PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
TUITION: $150 (includes 15 grams of Precious Metal Clay, enough to complete 1-2 projects, depending on the project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit).
In this two-session class students learn how to work with Precious Metal Clay, 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. Customized courses and Open Studio work with the instructor is available by arrangement.
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
TUITION: $150 (includes 15 grams of Precious Metal Clay, enough to complete 1-2 projects, depending on the project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit).
In this two-session class students learn how to work with Precious Metal Clay, 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. Customized courses and Open Studio work with the instructor is available by arrangement.
J-107: BRONZE METAL CLAY WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
This course is available by request for two students or more.
TUITION: $90 (includes 50 grams of bronze metal clay, enough to complete 1-3 projects, depending on project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit).
Experiment with bronze metal clay that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail, texture, and your creative touch. Open Studio instruction available. Recommended that students take J-105 first as the silver clay is easier to work with and results are more predictable.
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
This course is available by request for two students or more.
TUITION: $90 (includes 50 grams of bronze metal clay, enough to complete 1-3 projects, depending on project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit).
Experiment with bronze metal clay that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail, texture, and your creative touch. Open Studio instruction available. Recommended that students take J-105 first as the silver clay is easier to work with and results are more predictable.
J-106: INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY MAKING USING PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
TUITION: $17 per hour plus $40 per 16-gram package of Silver Precious Metal Clay, enough to complete 1-2 projects, depending on project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit).
Contact us to schedule individual time with Mar to learn more complex designs using Precious Metal Clay. Make pendants with a stone or other creative pieces. You will mold, stamp, and sculpt to create your own pure .999% silver jewelry designs which can be tumbled, burnished, or use various patina for beautiful effects. Additional Precious Metal Clay and tool kits available for purchase. Prerequisite: Completion of J-105 Beginner Jewelry Making using Precious Metal Clay or equivalent Precious Metal Clay instruction.
INSTRUCTOR: MAR JIMENEZ
TUITION: $17 per hour plus $40 per 16-gram package of Silver Precious Metal Clay, enough to complete 1-2 projects, depending on project chosen, and use of a Precious Metals Tool Kit).
Contact us to schedule individual time with Mar to learn more complex designs using Precious Metal Clay. Make pendants with a stone or other creative pieces. You will mold, stamp, and sculpt to create your own pure .999% silver jewelry designs which can be tumbled, burnished, or use various patina for beautiful effects. Additional Precious Metal Clay and tool kits available for purchase. Prerequisite: Completion of J-105 Beginner Jewelry Making using Precious Metal Clay or equivalent Precious Metal Clay instruction.
*G-106: WEEKEND JEWELRY PENDANTS
INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE AYARS
Special Two-Day Format!
TUITION: $50 (includes materials)
Create unique sparkling glass jewelry for 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 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!
INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE AYARS
Special Two-Day Format!
TUITION: $50 (includes materials)
Create unique sparkling glass jewelry for 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 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!