Lisa Markowski, B-A

Wednesdays 9:00-12:00

Create your own micro mosaic jewelry! Choose your favorite colors and start designing. A tempting array of materials will be provided, including many types of glass: Filati, Millefiori, rods, Stained glass, Italian smalti and numerous other embellishments. We will discuss how to design, cut the materials and securely place the small pieces. You can make either square, round or rectangle sterling silver plated pendants or earrings. All tools are provided. The supply fee is $20 per piece payable to the instructor. Earrings are one piece. Come have fun and leave with a finished piece to wear or gift.

S1: Jan 15
S2: Feb 12
S3: Mar 12
S4: Apr 9

$59 ACM Members

$84 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow, I

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. Learn new skills while developing your creativity. Students must know safety of studio.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S2: 5 wk: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S3: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S4: 5 wk: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S5: 5 wk: Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 Class Full, Call For Waitlist

5 wk: $188 ACM Members $213 Future Members

6 wk: $226 ACM Members $251 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow, B-I

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 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. Students must know studio safety. Supplies can be purchased in class. See website for added class dates not listed.

S4: 4 wk: March 1, 8, 15, 22

4 wk:$151 ACM Members $$176 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow, I-A

Saturday & Sunday 10:00-4:00

Gain the skills to set nearly any shaped stone. Setting unusually shaped objects can be a challenge. This workshop will focus on how to achieve a perfect fit by exploring creative settings for your special object. Learn to create custom bezels, prongs and the many unique settings to capture and showcase your stone or found object. Students will learn how to make their own bezel strip from wire, textured bezels and more.

Apr 5 & 6

$175 ACM Members

$225 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow, A

Mondays 5:30-9:00

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and design will be emphasized. Complex and advanced stone setting techniques, fabrication, forming and soldering will be covered. 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. Students are expected to develop their own designs.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14
S2: 5 wk: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
S3: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S4: 5 wk: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S5: 5 wk: Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

5 wk: $166 ACM Members $191 Future Members

6 wk: $200 ACM Members $225 Future Members

Bernadette Nichols – I

Wednesdays 6:00-9:00

Learn a technique that dates back centuries. Create a beautiful chain, one jump ring at a time which will be drawn through a plate to create uniformity. You will also bezel set a stone to create a necklace or bracelet. Other techniques will include oxidizing, wire wrapping and creating a clasp. Beginners are welcome but must possess some soldering skill. Closed-toe shoes and studio safety knowledge is required. Supplies may be purchased in class. Please download supply list.

S1: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S2: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

$142 ACM Members
$167 Future Members

Spinner Rings     B
Bernadette Nichols

Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00

Jump right into metalsmithing even if you are a beginner. Make a beautiful spinner ring creating a wide band that allows smaller rings to spin around on the outside. Learn to sharpen your metalsmithing skills with measuring, cutting, soldering, forging and polishing your piece. You will complete a ring in this one-day workshop. Please plan on a material fee of $40 to $60 including tax payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class by check or credit card. Closed-toe shoes are a must.

S1: June 21
S2: August 6

Member: $93
Future Member: $118

Saturday Intermediate Jewelry     I
Wendy Thurlow

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 on Chain making, craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, 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. Supplies can be purchased in class.

S1: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14
S2: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9

Member: $200
Future Member: $225

Russian Wedding Band     B
Bernadette Nichols

Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00

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: May 3
S2: July 26

Member: $93
Future Member: $118

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 $40 and $65 (depending on the stone chosen to create the clasp) 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: May 21, 28, June 4, 11
S2: July 2, 9, 16, 23

Member: $120
Future Member: $145

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: 3 wk – May 5, 12, 19
S2: 5 wk – June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 6 wk – July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

3 wk: Member: $118
Future Member: $143

5 wk: Member: $195
Future Member: $220

6 wk: Member: $223
Future Member: $258

Intermediate Jewelry     I
Maureen Shankey

Wednesdays: 12:00 – 4:00

Sharpen your jewelry design skills. You will be encouraged to develop your craftsmanship and polishing abilities. Bring a sketchbook, notebook, your tools, metals and your imagination. Metal can be purchased in class. Closed toe shoes required.

S1: 4 wk – April 2, 9, 16, 23
S2: 4 wk – May 21, 28, June 4, 11
S3: 3 wk – June 25, July 2, 9
S4: 4 wk – July 23, 30, August 6, 13

3 wk: Member: $119
Future Member: $143

4 wk: Member: $158
Future Member: $183

Beginning Jewelry     B
Maureen Shankey

Tuesdays: 6:00 – 9:00

Discover the art and craft of jewelry making in this introductory course designed for beginners. Over the course of this program you will learn essential techniques to forge, pierce, form, solder, and polish your own unique pieces of jewelry. You will gain an understanding of metal and be able to manipulate its properties to suit your creations. Once your piece has taken shape you will learn various methods to polish and finish your creations, giving them a professional look. Emphasis will be placed on safety and efficient practices. Closed toe shoes are required. Denim and cotton clothing are highly recommended. New projects will be made during each series of classes. Materials such as metal and saw blades will be purchased during class. Supply fees are paid before each project. If you attend the evening class please bring a check.

S1: May 27, June 3, 10, (no June 17), 24
S2: July 22, 29, August 5, 12

Member: $120
Future Member: $145

Bangle Trio     B
Bernadette Nichols

Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00

Introduce yourself to the world of metalsmithing and create three beautiful bangle bracelets that will excite your soul. In this class, you will learn the techniques used including measuring, cutting, soldering, forging and polishing. You will complete your bracelets in this one-day workshop. Materials will range between $50 and $70 plus tax payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Checks and credit cards accepted. Closed-toe shoes are a must and hair must be worn back.

S1: May 31
S2: June 14
S3: July 5

Member: $93
Future Member: $118

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’s 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: 3 wk – May 5, 12, 19
S2: 5 wk – June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 6 wk – July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

3 wk: Member: $111
Future Member: $236

5 wk: Member: $173
Future Member: $198

6 wk: Member: $207
Future Member: $232