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

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 $50 to $70 including tax payable to the instructor at the beginning of class by check or credit card. Long hair must be pulled back and closed-toed shoes are a must.

S1: Oct 18
S3: Apr 4

Member: $95
Future Member: $120

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

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

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

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

Wendy Thurlow, I-A

Saturday, 10:00-5:00

In this fast paced workshop we will focus on small size charms with those small pesky findings. Students will be introduced to an assortment of unique findings that move away from the basic jump ring. Charcoal casting will be introduced as a method for making small charms. These will be used as practice as we apply the findings. Soldering set up, tips and techniques for success will be covered.

Apr 11

$105 Members

$130 Future Members

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