Jewelry/Metalsmithing

Krista Asadorian, student Nuray Cakmak, student

METALS, ETC.

Susan Kasson Sloan 21F JEL073: Mondays, Sep 13-Nov 15, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 10 sessions $340 ($345 after Aug 28) 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 21F JEL071: Mondays, Sep 13-Nov 15, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $340 ($345 after Aug 28) 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 Summer 2021 semester, PMC was approximately $107 per 50g package. Metalsmithing students also welcome!

CREATIVE METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY

Naho Kambayashi 21F JEL090A: Mondays, Sep 13-Nov 15, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 21F JEL090B: Thursdays, Sep 9-Nov 18, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 21F JEL090C: Thursdays, Sep 9-Nov 18, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM No class on Sep 16 10 sessions $340 ($345 after Aug 28) Material fee payable to instructor All levels Learn to create your original metal jewelry or handmade object! Put your designs and ideas into shape by learning to saw, form, forge, solder, rivet, and much more! Whether you need the basics or are looking for new metalsmithing skills or jewelry techniques, have fun creating something unique, beautiful, and wearable! Metal is a wonderful, versatile material that works well with other media. Students are encouraged to be inquisitive while exploring and experimenting with different materials.

Susan Sloan, faculty