Glass

NEW! BASIC BLING AND BEYOND

Elizabeth Tokoly 19W JEL082: Tuesdays, Jan 8-Mar 12, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Dec 27) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org All levels This class will introduce students of all levels to the basic materials and processes of jewelry making. Learn the technical and problem-solving skills necessary to create your own jewelry designs from drawings to a finished piece. Beginners will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including piercing by sawing, textured rings, bezel settings, cold connection, soldering-chain with toggle clasp, file ring, appliqué jewelry, and hollow forms. 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. Intermediate students will have a curriculum created specific to their needs. Advanced students may work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor.

JEWELRY FROM BASICS TO BEYOND

Irene Pluntky-Goedecke 19W JEL014A: Wednesdays, Jan 9-Mar 13, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 19W JEL014B: Wednesdays, Jan 9-Mar 13, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Dec 27) 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.

NEW! PRECIOUS METAL CLAY

Jennifer Bourne 19W JEL083: Wednesdays, Jan 9-Mar 13, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Dec 27) 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 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 - .999% pure silver) 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 Fall 2018 semester, PMC was approximately $49 per 25g package.

STRINGING TO STITCHWORK

Brenna Scheff 19W JEL080: Saturdays, Jan 12-Mar 9, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 9 sessions $297 ($302 after Dec 27) 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).

GLOWING GLASS: FLAMEWORKED BEADS

Stephanie Maddalena 19W GLA005A: Thursdays, Jan 10-Mar 14, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 19W GLA005B: Fridays, Jan 11-Mar 15, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 19W GLA005C: Fridays, Jan 11-Mar 15, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $340 ($345 after Dec 27) Material fee $65 Additional materials available for purchase All levels Take a rod of cold glass, turn it in the flame of a torch, and learn to manipulate it into extraordinarily beautiful flameworked beads, both decorative and practical. Glass beads have incredible depth and can be embedded with flowers and patterns or worked into intricate floral shapes and sculptures. Both beginners and the experienced will have fun learning the latest techniques. If you are new to this art form, beware...it can be quite addictive!