Special Topics
With these classes you can explore even more of the amazing and abundant world of metalsmithing. Adding these to your projects is the key to opening up your creativity to make jewelry that is uniquely you!
Here are this year's selections....
2023 Special Topics Classes
Forming, Cuffs & Bangles
June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1-4pm
In these 4 classes we'll start out talking about the basic shapes and styles that can be used as a starting point and then go about designing and creating a variety of your own.
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Granulation
July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1-4pm
Granulation is the process of fusing tiny granules or spheres of silver or gold to a surface of a metal base.
It is an ancient technique that produces a beautiful, delicate effect.
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Hollowforms
August 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1-4pm
Two classes to learn how work with metal in clay form, plus assemble, patina and finish your bracelet.
Then two more classes to become one with the clay.... get more practice and create more pieces!
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Enameling
September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1-4pm
Enameling is a vitreous glass coating fused with kiln or torch on to a metallic base, usually copper or silver. The enamel used is colored powdered glass.
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Metal Clay Basics
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Two classes to learn how work with metal in clay form, plus assemble, patina and finish your bracelet.
Then two more classes to become one with the clay.... get more practice and create more pieces!
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Keum Boo
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Keum Boo is the ancient Korean technique for diffusing 24 k Gold and Silver. This can be done using either Fine Silver or Sterling Silver.
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