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 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: $195
Future Member: $220

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 2

Member: $93
Future Member: $118

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  CALL FOR WAITLIST
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: $233
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
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 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S2: 4 wk – June 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 6 wk – July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

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

4 wk: Member: $139
Future Member: $164

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