All classes held in the Art School Metals Studio.
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Jewelry Basics and Design • 132A38
Class / 13 sessions / Mon / May 20–Aug 19 / 9:30-12:30pm Begin with the basics and discover your own creativity. Through individualized guidance, explore the design process and translate your ideas into metal. Techniques include piercing, soldering, riveting, bezel...
Cynthia WiigMay. 20-Aug. 19
Mon 9:30am–12:30pm
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Lost Wax Casting • 132A40
Class / 14 sessions / Thu / May 23–Aug 29 / 6-9pm In this introduction to wax carving and the lost wax casting process, students learn to use carving tools, sprue and tree strategies, the investment process, casting technique, and finishing. *No class Jul 4. ARTWO...
Jim FriedmanMay. 23-Aug. 29
Thu 6-9pm
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Gemology • 132A39
Class / 14 sessions / Tue / May 21–Aug 20 / 6-9pm Learn how to identify the latest in gemstones: black diamonds, pink diamonds, blue, yellow, and even chocolate diamonds. Find out the right questions to ask to be a discriminating shopper. Learn about tanzanite,&nbs...
Brenda ReichelMay. 21-Aug. 20
Tue 6-9pm
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Shippo: Japanese Enameling (cloisonné) • 132W41
Workshop / 4 sessions / Sat & Sun / Aug 3, 4, 10 & 11 / Sat & Sun 10am–4pm Learn the ancient art of shippo to produce works with jewel–like enamel color on a base of metal or ceramic. Shippo means “seven treasures”— gold, silver, lapi...
Kazuko InomataAug. 3-Aug. 11
Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
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Metals Lab Independent Open Studio • 132A42
Class / 14 sessions / Mon / May 20–Aug 26 / 6-9pm Open studio is for experienced metalsmiths who have taken a basic metals class or can demonstrate competency in the studio. The studio is for personal projects only, not for business production. Minimal supplies ava...
May. 20-Aug. 26
Mon 6-9pm
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Metals Lab Independent Open Studio • 132A43
Class / 14 sessions / Fri / May 24–Aug 23 / 9am-noon Open studio is for experienced metalsmiths who have taken a basic metals class or can demonstrate competency in the studio. The studio is for personal projects only, not for business production. Minimal supplies ...
May. 24-Aug. 23
Fri 9am–noon
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Metals Lab Independent Open Studio • 132A44
Class / 14 sessions / Sat / May 25–Aug 24 / 1-4pm Open studio is for experienced metalsmiths who have taken a basic metals class or can demonstrate competency in the studio. The studio is for personal projects only, not for business production. Minimal supplies ava...
May. 25-Aug. 24
Sat 1–4pm
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Intro to Jewelry & Metalsmithing • 132A35
Class / 14 sessions / Tue / May 21–Aug 20 / 6-9pm Learn basic metalsmithing and fabrication techniques: piercing, light forging, soldering, bezel and prong setting, and surface finishing. Course begins with introductory exercises in copper. With newly learned skill...
Amber ChesebroMay. 21-Aug. 20
Tue 6-9pm
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Jewelry I.2 • 132A37
Class / 11 sessions / Wed / May 22–Jul 31 / 6-9pm This class is for reviewing and enhancing basic skills learned in Jewelry I and Jewelry II. Individual projects encouraged with instructor guidance. ARTWORK BY STUDENT / SHERYL SEAMAN Supply List **Registration will b...
Brenda ChingMay. 22-Jul. 31
Wed 6-9p
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Intermediate Projects • 132A36
Class / 14 sessions / Thu / May 23–Aug 29 / 9:30am-12:30pm In this unstructured class, students design and make self–directed projects. Individualized demonstrations as each student is helped to troubleshoot their individual projects. Students learn new techn...
Amber ChesebroMay. 23-Aug. 29
Thu 9:30-12:30pm
