ADULT WORKSHOPS

 
 

Session 1 - September 22 - October 31

Just Charming! – Jewelry Workshop
7 – 9pm  ADULT
Monday 10/20
We’ll turn those “only one left” earrings, charms and trinkets that you’ve collected over the years into a stunning charm bracelet – adding unique elements (including text and imagery) to make them truly yours! You bring the trinkets – we’ll supply the rest!  No experience necessary.
Course #F09W9  $45.

MASTER CLASS – Bronze Clay w/ Patrik Kusek
10am – 6pm ADULT
Saturday 10/25 & Sunday 1/26
Saul Bell award-winning jeweler, Patrik Kusek is one of only 5 instructors in the US invited to participate in the Bronze Clay debut training. For good reason: Not only is he an outstanding jeweler – he is a delightful teacher! Be among the first in the country to learn about this exciting new process!  ($40. materials fee includes 200 grams of Bronze Clay)
Course #F09W10  $250.

Introduction to Glass Fusing
12noon – 2pm ADULTS
Monday Oct 6
Have fun learning the basics of fusing glass. Students will have an opportunity to choose one of several projects including: tiles, coasters, elements for use in jewelry and sculpture, and more. A variety of transparent, opalescent and iridized glass, glass powders & stringers as well as all other fusing supplies are included.
Course #F09W11  $55.

Portraits in Glass - 2 day Fused Glass+ Workshop 
12noon – 2pm  ADULT
Mondays: 10/20 & 10/27
We will use sheet glass, powders, beads, copper and more to create dynamic, heavily embellished portraits. Prior experience in cutting and working with glass is helpful, but not mandatory. All materials are included.
Course #F09W12  $85.

 
 


 
 

Session 2 - November 3 - December 12

2-Day Jewelry INTENSIVE:
Finding your Voice in Jewelry with Polymer Clay
Featuring: Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Friday 11/7   7 – 9pm &
Saturday 11/8  10am – 5pm
There’s polymer clay – and then there’s Polymer Clay! Jewelry Artist and author, Ronna Sarvas Weltman is known for her groundbreaking work, and her warm and understandable teaching style. Ronna will introduce you to the unique properties and possibilities of polymer clay. You will learn a variety of techniques including: beadmaking, custom color mixing, marbleizing, caning,  and embellishing with a surprisingly large array of materials. Participants are encouraged to bring tools and materials for wirework, metalwork, beading, fiber, paper, painting and other mediums they currently work with – as you will explore combining, and completing your work with polymer clay. Ronna’s classes are joyful and relaxed – expect to play hard, color outside the lines – and push your artistic limits! Prior experience with polymer clay is helpful, but not mandatory. Click here to see more of Ronna’s work.

Course# F09MC3   $165. ($20. materials fee)

Findings – 1 Day Jewelry Workshop
7 – 8:30pm
Monday 11/17
If you want to take your jewelry to the next level, look at your findings.  The right materials, design and attachment can make all the difference! In this class we will introduce the methods you will want to use to make your own findings – and provide you with resources for more! Jewelry experience isn’t mandatory; and all supplies are included.
Course #F09W1/17   $35.

Electroforming - 2 Day Metals Intensive
1 – 5pm
Saturday 11/29 & Sunday 11/30
Imagine growing metal on formed and organic materials…that’s electroforming! Imagine the possibilities in jewelry, small sculpture, glass etc!! Learn about the process of electroforming; how to set up a small, safe, economical set-up in your own studio; and how to trouble-shoot. Students are welcome to bring small items they would like to electroform in class. Basic supplies and materials are included; additional supplies will be available for purchase. Maximum: 6.
Course #SF09W123  $145. 

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