Jewelry/Metalsmithing

Karen Pekelney working with a student. Elizabeth Tokoly, faculty

METALS, ETC. JEWELRY MAKING

Susan Kasson Sloan 19U JEL073: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6) 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 19U JEL071: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6) 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 Winter 2019 semester, PMC was approximately $52 per 25g package. Susan Sloan, faculty Karen Pekelney 19U JEL066A: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 19U JEL066B: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM No class on Jul 4. 19U JEL066C: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM No class on Jul 4. 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6) 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! MARRIAGE OF METAL PENDANTS OR EARRINGS

Elizabeth Tokoly 19U JEL085: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6) Material list: tasoc.org Intermediate “Marriage of metals” is a term used to describe the process of creating varied looks and textures by soldering different types of metals together as one. In this class, we will create a linear marriage of metal pattern using copper and silver sheet or nickel silver and silver sheet in 18g. Come learn how to diversify your technique and create unique pieces through the marriage of metals!

EXPLORATIONS IN JEWELRY TECHNIQUES & DESIGN

Elizabeth Tokoly 19U JEL084: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org Intermediate and advanced Advanced beginner and intermediate students will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including: step bezel setting, cold connection (rivets and jump rings), texturing, soldering (chain with toggle clasp), chain samples, file rings (bamboo and facet), appliqué jewelry, hollow forms, easy prongs, and tube settings. Findings (parts used to complete a piece of jewelry) will be covered throughout the class. Projects will take a series of sessions to complete, varying based on design and technique. Upon completion, a curriculum specific to your design style/technical direction will be created. Advanced students may work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor. Learn the technical and problem-solving skills necessary to create your own jewelry designs from drawings to finished pieces.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY

Jennifer Bourne 19U JEL083: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM No class on Jul 9. 5 sessions $170 ($175 after Jun 6) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org All levels Discover the wonderful world of Precious Metal Clay! If you can use a roller, cookie cutter, and stamps, you can design beautiful jewelry. PMC is a fine silver clay (.999% pure silver) that you sculpt to form one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings, rings, or anything you can imagine! Once your clay is dried, it is fired in a kiln and you are left with a beautiful, fine, silver heirloom. In addition to jewelry design, you will learn mold making, stone setting in PMC, and patina methods to create interesting effects. 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 Winter 2019 semester, PMC was approximately $52 per 25g package.

Jennifer Bourne, faculty Karen Pekelney, faculty

NEW! ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS! – METALSMITHING

Naho Kambayashi 19U JEL086: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6) Material fee payable to instructor Beginner If you have ever wanted to make your own unique and beautiful jewelry, but did not know where to start, then this class is perfect for you! This class will introduce you to the basic skills in jewelry making through a variety of simple projects. Learn how to design, use tools, saw, form, solder, and polish. Students are encouraged to be inquisitive while exploring and experimenting with different materials.

MENTOR PROGRAM

19U 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.