Jewelry/Metalsmithing

METALS, ETC.

Susan Kasson Sloan 18F JEL073: Mondays, Sep 17-Nov 12, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 9 sessions $297 ($302 after Aug 31) Material fee payable to instructor All levels Learn how to turn a flat sheet of metal into a personal, wearable object. Saw, file, sand, solder and texture the metal to make pendants, brooches, rings, and more! Combine gems and found objects with the metals we use in the studio to make unique pieces of jewelry.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY

Susan Kasson Sloan 18F JEL071: Mondays, Sep 17-Nov 12, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 9 sessions $297 ($302 after Aug 31) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org All levels Precious metal clay (PMC) is a clay made up of pure silver particles, a nontoxic organic binder and water. It can be worked with your fingers or with simple tools. In this class you will learn how to form PMC into items that fire in a kiln for thirty minutes and emerge as wearable jewelry objects. Instruction will include how to texture, form and finish your pieces. PMC will be available for purchase in class; the price fluctuates depending on market price. To give you an idea of the cost, during our Spring 2018 semester, PMC was approximately $47 per 25g package.

JEWELRY MAKING

Karen Pekelney 18F JEL066A: Mondays,

Sep 17-Nov 12, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 9 sessions $297 ($302 after Aug 31) 18F JEL066B: Thursdays,

Sep 13-Nov 15, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Aug 31) 18F JEL066C: Thursdays,

Sep 13-Nov 15, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Aug 31) Material fee payable to instructor at first class Material list: tasoc.org All levels Explore the art of creating handmade metal jewelry and small objects. You will learn to cut, form, connect, and embellish metal using a wide range of metalworking tools and techniques. This class covers soldering, sawing, filing, riveting, polishing, bezel setting, roller printing and much more. Learn the basics or add to your skills and develop your own designs. Everyone can expand their creative horizons!

NEW! STONES AND SETTINGS

Elizabeth Tokoly 18F JEL081: Tuesdays, Sep 11-Nov 13, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Aug 31) Material fee $25 Material list: tasoc.org Intermediate and advanced Stones are a great way to add color and dimension to your work. This ongoing course will begin with introducing students to stone setting methods including X settings, V or U shaped prongs, simple basket (straight and fancy), tube setting, tubes with prongs, spectacle setting (rivet, channel, and round wire) and easy basket. Each setting will be made into a finished piece unique to your own design. New students will begin with the first setting project; returning students will move though additional settings.

Susan Romano Pojednic, student

Michal Niv, faculty/student

JEWELRY FROM BASICS TO BEYOND

Irene Pluntky-Goedecke 18F JEL014A:

Wednesdays, Sep 12-Nov 14, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 18F JEL014B:

Wednesdays, Sep 12-Nov 14, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

No class on Sep 19. 9 sessions $297 ($302 after Aug 31) Material fee payable to instructor All levels Students learn basic jewelry-making skills such as sawing, filing, and soldering. Jewelry you would like to “recycle” can be redesigned. Simple bead-stringing techniques are taught. Critiques and help with problem solving are offered to all students.

MENTOR PROGRAM

18F MEN131: Total 3 hours - to be arranged with faculty $180 No senior discount or membership fee All levels Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor towards a personal goal or specific accomplishment. Includes: periodic meetings to review and critique work, evaluations of progress, and recommendations for future study.

STRINGING TO STITCHWORK

Brenna Scheff 18F JEL080: Wednesdays, Sep 12-Nov 14, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM No class on Sep 19. 9 sessions $297 ($302 after Aug 31) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org All levels This class will introduce you to the art of beaded jewelry making. Learn how to design and properly close your own jewelry, including every step from basic stringing to masterful stitchwork. You will not only go home with multiple high-end statement jewelry pieces, but with all of the knowledge to recreate them again and again. Material fees will vary from week to week based on the project (materials average between $15 and $35 per project, and you can make 10-12 projects over the course of the semester).

Susan Kasson Sloan, faculty