Put a Lid on it September 25-26, 2021 Everyone needs someplace to hide those tiny, special objects. In this course we will create those hiding spaces while learning container and lid fabrication. Everyone will begin with their sheet of silver and choose to create a small box (under 2”) that is either round or rectangular.…
Necklaces, Bracelets and Clasps October 23 & 30, 2021 9:30-12 E.S.T In this workshop we’ll cover the essentials of fabricating your own necklaces, bracelets and clasps.. oh lá lá! Being able to create your own unique chain is a great way to enhance your making, complimenting pendants or as a bracelet with attachable charms. We’ll…
Set it & Forget it: Part I October 26 & 28th, 2021 Learning to design and fabricate your own settings is a great way to liberate your making process. In this virtual workshop participants will explore the wonderful world of making settings for stones, coins, ceramic shards, your child’s first lock of hair, or many other beautiful objects…
Set it & Forget it: Part II November 2 & 4th, 2021 This virtual course is a direct follow-up to Set It & Forget It: Part 1. In this class, students will build off of the knowledge and techniques learned in the first workshop while taking steps forward into more complicated settings. Emphasis will be placed on settings for faceted stones. We…
Enameling Basics & Beyond November 15- 29, 2021- weekly every Monday 10am-12pm Vitreous Enameling is the process of fusing a thin layer of powdered glass to the surface of metal in either a kiln or using a torch. This technique may be used to enhance the beauty of the metal and also to add color to the…