Glass

JEWELRY TECHNIQUES AND DESIGN

Elizabeth Tokoly 20S JEL088: Tuesdays, Mar 31-Jun 2, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Mar 20) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org Intermediate and advanced Intermediate students will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including: step bezel setting: for round and fancy shaped stones, embellishment: roll printing and hammer textures, soldering: probe and appliqué, filing to polishing, flex shaft, hollow forms, several types of prong setting for rose cut stones or found objects and tube setting. Findings will be covered throughout the class. Projects will take a series of sessions to complete, based on design. 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. Materials listed are for step bezel project.

JEWELRY FROM BASICS TO BEYOND

Irene Pluntky-Goedecke 20S JEL014A:

Wednesdays, Apr 1-Jun 3, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 20S JEL014B:

Wednesdays, Apr 1-Jun 3, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Mar 20) 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.

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS! - METALSMITHING

Naho Kambayashi 20S JEL086: Wednesdays, Apr 1-Jun 10, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM No class on Apr 8 10 sessions $330 ($335 after Mar 20) Material fee payable to instructor Beginner If you have ever wanted to make your own unique and beautiful jewelry but didn’t know where to start, or you just want a refresher, 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 metal sheets and wires. Students are encouraged to be inquisitive while exploring and experimenting with different materials.

GLOWING GLASS: FLAMEWORKED BEADS

Stephanie Maddalena 20S GLA005A: Thursdays, Apr 2-Jun 18, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

No class on Apr 9 or Jun 4 20S GLA005B: Fridays, Apr 3-Jun 12, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 20S GLA005C: Fridays, Apr 3-Jun 12, 12:30 to 3:30 PM

No class on Apr 10 10 sessions $340 ($345 after Mar 20) 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!