Jewelry/Metalsmithing

METALS, ETC.

Susan Kasson Sloan 20W JEL073: Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 9, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM No class on Jan 20 or Feb 17 8 sessions $264 ($269 after Dec 26) 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

Gigi Winkler-Brown, student

Susan Kasson Sloan 20W JEL071: Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 9, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM No class on Jan 20 or Feb 17 8 sessions $264 ($269 after Dec 26) 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 Fall 2019 semester, PMC was approximately $95 per 50g package.

JEWELRY MAKING

Karen Pekelney 20W JEL066A: Mondays, Jan 6-Mar 9, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM No class on Jan 20 or Feb 17 8 sessions $264 ($269 after Dec 26) 20W JEL066B: Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 12, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 20W JEL066C: Thursdays, Jan 9-Mar 12, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Dec 26) 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!

MENTOR PROGRAM

20W 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.