Elise Maneri I
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:30
Through experimentation with materials and art process discussed in The Abstract Essentials, students will learn how to bring more order to their abstract work. Harness your energy to create gestural movements, color and textural interest.
S1: Mar 4, 11, 18
$115 Members
$139 Future Members
Introduction to Metalsmithing B
Bernadette Nichols
Wednesdays: 6:00 – 9:00
Learn the ABCs of metalsmithing with a course that will teach you the confidence to saw, hammer, solder and forge metal into beautiful jewelry. This class will include safety as well as tips and tricks on your road to becoming a confident metalsmith. We will create a beautiful hook and loop clasp bracelet to complete the course. Cost of materials will range between $100 and $200 depending on the type of metal used plus tax and payable to the instructor on day one. Check and credit cards accepted. Please pull back hair and wear closed-toe shoes.
S1: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
$122 Member
$147 Future Member
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There are no refunds for class cancellations & funds may not be transferred to a different class or session. There are no makeup classes.
Children must be age 6 & have attended kindergarten to register for Terrific Tuesdays and KidsArt.
Staff & instructors at Herrig Center will not be responsible for administering over-the-counter or prescription drugs to students.
In fairness to all, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated during camp for any reason. We reserve the right to ask a parent/guardian to remove their child from Herrig Center without benefit of a refund or monies paid for any/all camp sessions.
If enrolled in aftercare, pick up time is no later than 5:00pm.
Personal items such as music devices, cell phones, etc. are not permitted in class.
*Aftercare is available from 3:00-5:00 for $15 each hour or portion of an hour and must be paid in advance. Please call Herrig Center to make accommodations: 941-746-2862
Children MUST BE picked up by 5pm.
Intermediate Jewelry I
Wendy Thurlow
Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00
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 pendants, 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: 5 wk – Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11
S2: 4 wk – Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
S3: 5 wk – Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 Class Full Call For Waitlist
4 wk – $158 Member
$183 Future Member
5 wk – $197 Member
$222 Future Member
Advanced Independent Jewelry A
Wendy Thurlow
Mondays: 5:30 – 9:00
Advanced independent study with a twist. 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: 5 wk – Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: 5 wk – Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
S3: 4wk – Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
S4: 5 wk – Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
S5: 5 wk – Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16
S6: 5 wk – Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27
4 wk: $135 Member
$160 Future Member
5 wk: $169 Member
$194 Future Member
Intermediate Jewelry I
Wendy Thurlow
Mondays: 12:00 – 4:00
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: 4 wk – Sep 8, (no 15), 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: 5 wk – Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S3: 4 wk – Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S4: 5 wk – Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S5: 5 wk – Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S6: 5 wk – Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 Class Full Call For Waitlist
4 wk – $158 Member
$183 Future Member
5 wk: $197 Member
$222 Future Member
Introduction to Metalsmithing B
Bernadette Nichols
Fridays: 9:00-1:00
Learn the ABCs of metalsmithing with a course that will teach you the confidence to saw, hammer, solder and forge metal into beautiful jewelry. This class will include safety as well as tips and tricks on your road to becoming a confident metalsmith. We will create a beautiful hook and loop clasp bracelet to complete the course. Cost of materials will range between $100 and $200 depending on the type of metal used plus tax and payable to the instructor on day one. Check and credit cards accepted. Please pull back hair and wear closed-toe shoes.
S1: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
$158 Member
$183 Future Member
Russian Wedding Band B
Bernadette Nichols
Saturdays: 9:00 – 2:00
This ring will literally roll right onto your finger and no, it is not just for the married folk! You will learn how to precisely size, cut, file, solder and polish the three bands that once completed will be fun to wear and garner lots of compliments. The rings consist of sterling, gold-filled and rose gold-filled wire. You will complete your ring in this one-day workshop. Material cost is between $45 and $60 plus tax payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Hair must be pulled back and closed-toed shoes are a must.
S1: Nov 22
S2: Apr 18
Member: $117
Future Member: $142
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