Beginning Lapidary • Richard Meszler
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 24th & 25th, 10am – 4pm (2 days / 12 hours)
Tuition: $130.00 Registration closes Jan 17th
Materials Fee*: $25 paid to the instructor the first day of class
This class is an introduction to the basics of identifying, cutting and
polishing gemstone cabochons. You will explore gems and minerals
in the rough state, learn about tools and equipment used in the
lapidary arts while learning how to cut and polish stones such as
agates, jaspers, obsidians and more. No previous experience is
needed. There is a maximum of 6 students in the class.
Lapidary 1.5 • Dave Mitchell
Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 21st & 22nd, 10am – 4pm (2 days / 12 hours)
Tuition: $130.00 Registration closes Feb 14th
Materials Fee*: $25 paid to the instructor the first day of class
Let's take your lapidary skills to the next level!
In the first half of this class we will review some of the basics that
you learned in Intro to Lapidary and we will teach you some new
skills. You'll learn about cutting freeform and fancier shapes, using
some fancier cutting rough, and making your own templates to
create your own shapes. Feel free to bring in some of your
unfinished projects for the second half of class and we can help you
get them finished and polished beautifully.
This class is perfect for getting some more practice cutting while we
gently challenge you to expand your lapidary skill set. There is a
maximum of 6 students in the class.
Wire Wrap Series • Jackie Orsini
Three Sessions, Mar. 30th, April 6th
& 13th, 6 – 9pm (3 days / 9 hours)
Tuition: $100.00 Registration
closes Mar. 23rd
Materials Fee*: $55 paid to the
instructor the first day of class
Students will learn the basics of
making jewelry without soldering.
Projects will include earring
designs, bracelet designs and a
ring. No experience is needed.
Etching • Pam Jeffries
Sunday, Feb. 8th, 10:00am – 4:00pm (1 days / 6 hours)
Tuition: $70.00 Registration closes Feb. 1st
Materials Fee*: $35 paid
to the instructor the first
day of class
If you have ever wanted to
see a pattern, a
photograph or a natural
material translated into
wearable art then etching
on metal is the class for
you! There is a whole
world of representational,
abstract themes and text
as well as texture that can
now be incorporated in your work. Students will go home with many
samples and new techniques learned.
Enameling on Metal – Champleve’ • Pat Baker
Wed. Feb 18th & Wed. Feb. 25th, 6:30–10pm, (2 days/7 hours)
Tuition: $80.00 Registration closes Feb. 11th
Materials Fee*: $30 paid to the
instructor the first day of class
Students will learn the enameling
technique of Champleve’, a
process in which the enamel is
applied and fired in cells created
in the metal. We will be etching
copper to make the cells, then
firing enamel powders in the cells
to create a stunning pendant.
finish a second project.
Optivisor is recommended.
Jewelry 1 & Soldering Basics • Pam
Jeffries
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 28th & 29th,
10am – 4pm (2 days / 12 hours)
Tuition: $130.00 Registration closes
Mar. 21st
Materials Fee*: $55 paid to the
instructor the first day of class.
Students will complete 1 stone-set
pendant in this fast-paced course,
building their confidence and skills in
soldering and fabrication.
More
experienced students will be able to
No previous experience needed. An
Introduction to Gold Working • Wayne Werner
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 21st & 22nd, 10am – 4pm (2 days / 12
hours)
Tuition: $130.00 Registration closes Mar.
14th
Materials Fee*: A materials fee of $20 will
be collected for solder and alloy only.
Additional cost will be for any gold
purchased from the instructor for the class.
(Cost will be based on market price plus
shipping and milling fees). Students should
expect the instructor to have enough gold
to make a simple 2mm band or a dimes size
worth of sheet.
This class gives the student an understanding of how to work with
gold. Students will explore how to test, re-purpose and recycle old
gold from rings and other sources. They will also learn how to alloy
their own gold as well as raise and lower the karat (purity) of gold.
Students will be introduced to gold Soldering, and polishing. The
material that we work with can be used to accent silver pieces or
make a simple ring or pair of earrings. This class is open to all levels.
If you can work with silver, you can work with gold. The instructor
will have some 14k yellow gold on hand to purchase. He will also
have some 24k (pure) to alloy and make some sheet from. Students
are encouraged to bring in 'old gold' especially rings to recycle. If
they want to purchase some gold to work with from a supplier,
round wire (20-11 gauge) or flat sheet (18-24 gauge) would be fine.
Students accenting silver should use 18k yellow (richer and good
contrast). If they wish to work in gold alone, 14k yellow would be
fine to use.
Demos will be done on the first day, work time will be on the second
day. Students who do not wish to participate on Sunday may choose
to take only the demo day, however no discount is offered.
Loop in Loop – Ancient Art of Chains • Pat Baker
Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 11th & 12th, 10am – 4pm (2 days / 12 hours)
Tuition: $130.00 Registration closes Apr. 4th
Materials Fee*: $65 paid to the instructor the first day of class.
Students learn to fuse fine silver
loops without solder and to link
them together to form a chain.
Two patterns will be taught, to
finish as earrings and/or bracelets.
No previous experience is
necessary.
An optivisor is
recommended.
All tools and
materials will be provided in class.
Box It! • Pat Baker
Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 18th & 19th,
10am – 4pm (2 days / 12 hours)
Tuition: $130.00 Registration closes
Apr. 11th
Materials Fee*: $35 paid to the
instructor the first day of class.
Learn to make a metal (copper) box!
Simple though it may seem, there are
tricks and techniques to make your box unique! We will be using
the rolling mill for texture and several flexible shaft (Foredom)
attachments in the process. Learn how to make a lid that fits
perfectly! What you put in your box will be your secret! Basic
soldering skills are recommended. Please bring an optivisor. All
tools and materials will be provided, although students are welcome
to bring their own.
*Posted material fees may be adjusted to
accommodate the fluctuating cost of materials