David Sywalski B

Thursdays 5:30-9:00 pm

Learn the core foundations of metalsmithing, an introduction to the tools of the jewelry studio. Cutting forming shaping soldering cold connections drilling, bezel making texture and pattern and polishing. An in-depth knowledge of tools & processes will allow you to make anything that you design. Works in this beginning class will be in copper. This class will include safety procedures for working in the studio.

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

S2: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9

S3: July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13

$171 HC Members

$201 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow I

Saturdays 9:00-1:00pm

This class is for the beginner to intermediate student who wants to expand creativity and skills. Students must feel confident enough to solder on their own, or with little assistance. In this class we will move away from beginner projects and start to expand your skill set into more complex designs and techniques. Focus will be on earrings and rings, craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, stone setting, texturing, and forming will be introduced. Tips for creative problem solving will be discussed. New techniques and original projects will be shown each session. Students must know studio safety. Limited supplies can be purchased in class.

S1: May 2, 9, 16

S2: June 6, 13, 20, 27

S3: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

3wk $118 HC Members

3wk $148 Future Members

4wk $157 HC Members

4wk $187 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow A

Mondays 5:30-9:00pm

Advanced independent study with a twist. Please bring your own projects. In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and design will be emphasized. Complex and advanced stone setting techniques, fabrication and mechanisms. Learn and expand your skills while developing your creativity. Students must be able to solder independently and have a design skill set. This is a technique based class. Demos will be introduced throughout the session. Students are expected to develop their own designs and projects, soldering independently, design skills, stone setting & tool safety.

S1: May 4, 11, 18

S2: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

S3: July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10

3wk $103 HC Members

3wk $133 Future Members

5wk $171 HC Members

5wk $201 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow I

Mondays 12:00-4:00pm

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, texturing, forming and much more will be introduced. Tips for creative problem solving will be discussed. New techniques and original projects will be shown each session. Stones will be used during class, please bring what you have. Learn new skills while developing your creativity. Students must know safety of studio and comfortable soldering alone.

S1: May 4, 11, 18

S2: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Class Full Call For Waitlist

S3: Jul 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10

3wk $118 HC Members

3wk $148 Future Members

5wk $197 HC Members

5wk $227 Future Members