Leather Feather Bracelet

Leather Feather Bracelet – $70.00

Thursday, March 23, 2023 |5pm-7pm

Instructor: Yin Guang
Level: All Levels
Technique: Anda Gumi 
Skills and techniques taught: Anda Gumi 

Description: The secret to this surprisingly simple project is leather cords and a metal feather braided in together on the round foam disk. It’s a flat Anda leather braid on the round foam disk!

Using leather for the Kumihimo project is a great way to extend your skills and to make some really unique piece. Working with leather is unlike working with soft fabric on the disk although you are using the same technique. In this class, you will experiment with leather cord braiding as well as braid the metal feather into this project. 

Students will learn the Anda Gumi technique, and braid a feather into the flat braid. 

Instructor will provide: glue, ruler, scissors 

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $35.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: leather cords, a feather, a magnetic clasp and the instructions (the PDF instructions will be emailed to students before the class date).

Skills Required: None

Materials You are Required to Bring: A small round foam disk with a large center hole, sharp scissors, ruler. 

 

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Fern Sprout Pendant

Fern Sprout Pendant – $80

Friday, March 24, 2023 | 9am-1pm

Instructor: Alexandra Sydorenko​
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Bead Weaving & Stitching/Bead Embroidery with hard French Wire
Skills and techniques taught: Students will learn bead embroidery with Hard French Wire, how to make
herringbone bail, and finishing edges

Description: The fern is one of the most ancient plants on earth. Legends say that the person who finds the fern flower will learn to understand the language of animals, able to see treasures underground, and stay happy and lucky. But, as we all know, for a flower to bloom, you first need to plant and grow a plant. I invite you to grow your very personal Fern Sprout Pendant and let the magic happen.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $80.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class
Kit includes: Felt with drawn image & iron on material, Oval rivoly in setting, Gemduo, size 11 seed beads, 4mm bicones, Hard French wire, leather for the backing, crystal teardrop pendant.

Skills Required: Basic herringbone and basic bead embroidery

Materials You are Required to Bring: Beading needle #11 or 12, Scissors, E6000 glue, FireLine 4 or 6 lb tested, Beading matt, matches, toothpick or popsicle stick to spread the glue.

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Torch-Fired Enameled Earrings

Torch-Fired Enameled Earrings – $100.00

Friday, March 24, 2023 | 10am-3pm

Instructor: Dawn Lombard
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Enameling/Design
Skills and techniques taught: Basic sifted enameling and the techniques of stenciling and stamping for surface design.

Description: Explore the spontaneity of torch fired enameling. This is a beginner level class in which students will learn the art of fusing powdered glass to metal using a torch. Each student will learn the preparation of metal, applying of enamel, firing and proper safety. In addition to enameling, the class will teach you how to use a center punch, pliers, and Whitney Roper punch. Using simple yet sophisticated surface design techniques, we will spend the day making multiple pairs of earrings that you can take home with you that very day.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $20.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class
Kit includes: 6 pairs of copper earrings blanks, 6 pairs of stainless steel ear wires and multiple stainless steel jump rings and 2 stencils to keep.

Skills Required: No fear of a torch.

Instructor Will Bring: Torches, tripods, trivets, enamels, stencils, propane gas cylinders, sifters, magazines, Whitney Roper punch, center punch, pliers, ink pads, stamps and tweezers.

Materials You are Required to Bring: Your favorite pliers if you have them.

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About Dawn Lombard

Fantacy Necklace

Fantacy Necklace – $80.00

Friday, March 24, 2022 | 1pm-5pm

Instructor: Roxan O’Brien

Level: All Levels

Technique: Cold Connections/Design/Metalwork/Colored pencil on copper.

Skills and techniques taught: How to color metal with colored pencils, riveting, design and proper tool use.

Description: If you love whimsical asymmetrical necklaces and want to have fun making jewelry, this class is for you. You don’t have to know how to draw to make a fun piece. Create your own design or one the teacher will provide with my colored pencil on copper technique. Beginners as well as seasoned crafter will enjoy this class, No prior experience needed.

Instructor will bring: All tools needed to create this project, hammers, steel, cutters, pliers, files and more.

You WILL complete this project in class. Kit: $30 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: Five pre-cut pieces of copper, wire, chain, rivets, color prep and more. Optional : Students can bring their own Prismacolor Premier colored pencils or share the teaches pencils with the class.

Skills Required: None

Materials You are Required to Bring: Optional but helpful if the student brings their own Prismacolor Premier colored pencils.

 

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Stars and Shells Earrings

Stars and Shells Earrings – $80.00

Friday, March 24, 2023 | 2pm-5pm

 

Instructor: Alexandra Sydorenko​
Level: All Levels
Technique: Bead Weaving & Stitching/Bead Embroidery with hard French Wire
Skills and techniques taught: Students will learn bead embroidery with Hard French Wire, how to add vintage
sequins onto design, finishing edges and embellishing them with mini fringes.

Description: What can tell you more about an ocean than a small pair of earrings featuring a starfish and seashell duo? These earrings are not just fun to wear, they also have tons of personality and can easily be a conversation piece. If you’ve always wanted to try traditional gold work but have been nervous about trying it, here’s your chance to use hard French wire (pearl purl). These earrings also feature unique vintage French sequins, drop beads, size 15 seed beads and size 11 demi round beads. Four colors will be available – with Indicolite, Light Amethyst, Topaz and Crystal cabs.

You Will complete this project in class.

Kit: $69.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: Felt with drawn image, two German glass cabs, size 15 seed beads, Hard French wire, leather for the backing, size 11 Demi Round beads, drop beads, 2mm Fire Polish, Vintage shell sequins, Ear wire.

Skills Required: Basic bead embroidery

Materials You are Required to Bring: Beading needle #11 or 12, Scissors, E6000 glue, FireLine 4 or 6 lb tested, Beading matt, matches, toothpick or popsicle stick to spread the glue, flat nose pliers.

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Unisex Fused Sterling Silver Ring

Unisex Fused Sterling Silver Ring – $80

Friday, March 24, 2023 | 2pm-5pm

Instructor: Nancy Sacco
Level: All Levels. Students must be at least 17 years old.
Technique: Annealing/Hot Connections/Metalwork/Patina/Wirework

Skills and techniques taught: How to fuse sterling silver. Soldering.

Description: In this class you will learn how to fuse sterling silver wire to a sterling silver base. You will be given enough materials to make a ring up to about half an inch wide, It’s perfect for either a man or woman. If you have never tried to fuse sterling silver to sterling silver you will be surprised at how easy it is. This classy ring will become an everyday staple for you in your jewelry box. You will do a small bit of soldering to attach the decorative wire focal piece. Everything you need for this class will be provided to you. 

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $40.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class
Kit includes: Sterling silver wire and sheet. Decorative wide wire for focal.

Skills Required: Willingness and ability to use a small butane torch. Good motor skills

Materials You are Required to Bring: None

 

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Sterling Silver & Bezel Set Stone Necklace

Sterling Silver & Bezel Set Stone Necklace – $100.00

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | *9am-4pm (*With Lunch Break)

Instructor: Nancy Sacco
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Annealing/Hot Connections/Metalwork/Wirework
Skills and techniques taught: How to make a bezel to fit any cabochon stone. Stone setting. Soldering.

Description: Stone setting is an essential technique in jewelry making. In this class you’ll make a bezel for a stone then solder it to a backplate. You will add a decorative wire to surround the bezel and add a silver wire flourish to complete your design. After the piece has been tumbled to a beautiful shine you will set the stone. Everything you need for this class will be provided to you.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $50.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class.
Kit includes: Sterling silver sheet, sterling silver wire, sterling or fine silver bezel wire, stone cabochon, waxed cotton cord or stainless steel necklace Chain.

Supplies Provided by Instructor: Soldering supplies and soldering setup, pliers, cutters, hammers, pickle pot, pickling solution, bench grinder/polisher, torches, butane, silver wire, silver solder, sterling sheet, stone cabochons, tripods, stone setting tools. Typed instructions.  

Skills Required: None

Skills Required: Willingness and ability to use a small butane torch. Good motor skills.

Materials You are Required to Bring: No need to bring anything. Everything needed to complete this project will be provided in class.

 

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Tree Pendant

Tree Pendant – $80.00

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 10am-1pm

Instructor: Roxan O’Brien
Level: All Levels
Technique: Cold Connections/Design/Metalwork/Colored pencil on metal

Skills and techniques taught: Riveting, setting a cabochon and how to color metal

Description: Create this beautiful Tree pendant in copper using Roxan’s colored pencil technique. Students will learn
how to apply color to metal, to enhance the overall beautiful appearance, rivet, and set a cabochon. No prior experience needed.

Kit: $25 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor
Kit includes: Prepared copper, cabochon, rivets, jump ring, chain and all material needed to complete this project in class.

Skills Required: None

Instructor Will Bring: All tools, hammers, files, pliers and other supplies to complete this project.

Materials You are Required to Bring: Optional: Student may bring their own PrismaColor Premier colored pencil or share the teacher’s pencil with the class.

 

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Mason Stains & Enameling

Mason Stains & Enameling – $100.00

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 10am-3pm

Instructor: Dawn Lombard
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Enameling/Metalwork/Design
Skills and techniques taught: Basic sifted enameling, etching and the technique of applying Mason Stain for surface design.

Description: It’s always fun to expand your enameling skills. In this class you will learn how to incorporate Mason Stains with your enamel work and take it to a whole new level. Mason Stains are NOT enamel – they are unleaded pigment that contain no glass. Together we will enamel a copper disc and etch it to create a ‘tooth.’ From there we will draw a design and paint on the stains and seal the stain once cooled. You will then learn how to create a tab setting for your new pendant masterpiece.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $20.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class
Kit includes: 3 copper disc blanks, 3 patterned German silver discs, jump rings, (3) 17″ (plus 2″ extender) necklaces,
and a plastic container with samples of mason stains.

Skills Required: No fear of a torch.

Instructor Will Bring: Torches, tripods, trivets, enamels, stencils, propane gas cylinders, sifters, magazines, Whitney Roper punch,
center punch, pliers, pencils, pencil sharpener, Mason Stains, lacquer, shears, files, basic paint brushes, etch-all,
and tweezers.

Materials You are Required to Bring: For precision work, please bring a fine point paint brush.

 

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Flower Pendant

Flower Pendant – $80.00

Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 2pm-5pm

Instructor: Roxan O’Brien
Level: All Levels
Technique: Cold Connections/Design/Metalwork/Colored pencil on metal
Skills and techniques taught: How to do a prong setting, metal stamping, patina, design

Description: Create the look of an enameled piece without the use of a kiln! This amazing technique uses colored pencil and permanent ink to color a copper surface. In this workshop you will learn how to prepare copper to accept hand-applied color for a permanent effect, and how to use metal stamps, make a prong setting and patina to design a beautiful pendant you can be proud of. Beginners welcome! No prior skill or experience is needed.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $25 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: All prepared pieces of copper and jump ring and the use of all tools.

Skills Required: None

Instructor Will Bring: All material to create this project, metal stamps and all tools.

Materials You are Required to Bring: Optional: Students can bring their own PrismaColor Premiere colored pencils or share the teacher’s pencils.

 

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Copper and Crushed Stone Bracelet

Copper and Crushed Stone Bracelet – $80.00

Sunday, March 26, 2023 | 9am-1pm

Instructor: Nancy Sacco
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Annealing/Hot Connections/Metalwork/Patina/Wirework. Using UV resin and crushed stone.

Skills and techniques taught: How to use crushed stone and UV resin. Soldering.

Description: In this class you will solder sterling silver wire to a copper bracelet blank which you will cut and form to your wrist. You will then
add your choice of beautiful crushed lab opal or other crushed stones that will be set in UV resin then sanded and polished to a
beautiful shine. Complete the look by oxidizing your bracelet to enhance the beauty of your finished piece. Suitable for a man or woman.

Techniques you will learn: How to use crushed stone and UV resin. Soldering. All tools and equipment will be provided for students’ use so there is nothing additional needed to bring to class! 

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $35.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor
Kit includes: Soldering supplies and soldering setup, pliers, cutters, hammers, pickle pot, pickling solution, bench grinder/polisher, torches,
butane, silver wire, copper sheet, crushed stones, UV resin, UV lamps, UV flashlights, various grades of sandpaper. Typed instructions.

Supplies Provided by Instructor: All tools required plus silver solder, crock pot and pickle, soldering boards, butane torches, bench polisher, steel bench blocks, bracelet mandrels, liver of sulphur.

Skills Required: Willingness and ability to use a small butane torch. Good motor skills.

Materials You are Required to Bring: No need to bring anything. Everything needed to complete this project will be provided in class

Students must be at least 17 years old. Tie back long hair. Wear closed toe shoes. Avoid loose, flowing clothing.

 

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The Eye’s On You

The Eye’s On You – $80.00

Sunday, March 26, 2023 | 9am-1pm

Instructor: Roxan O’Brien
Level: All Levels
Technique: Cold Connections/Metalwork/Coloring Metal
Skills and techniques taught: Students will learn how to rivet, set a cabochon, metal stamping, and patina.

Description: If you always wanted to work with metal but have been intimidated, this is an easy and fun class using an eye cabochon as a focal point. Learn how to rivet, use metal stamps, set a cabochon and patina copper. Choose from a variety of animal or human eyes to create a unique copper pendant.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $25 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: All copper to complete this pendant, jump ring, eye cabochon, rivets, and cabochon cup.

Skills Required: None

Instructor Will Bring: All tools, metal stamps, patina, sanding pads, pliers, and files.

Materials You are Required to Bring: None

 

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Three Pairs of Easy Earrings 3 Ways

Three Pairs of Easy Earrings 3 Ways– $80.00

Sunday, March 26 2022| 2pm-5pm

Instructor: Nancy Sacco
Level: All Levels
Technique: Wire Wrapping
Skills and techniques taught: Soldering. Design. Make argentium balled ear wires. Make a crushed opal focal “cabochon”

Description: I’ve never met a woman who said she had too many earrings! In this class you’ll make 3 pairs of earrings, each using a different
technique:
1. Solder an earring form and make a UV resin “stone” which will be set in a pre-made bezel.
2. Make a stunning wire rose using non-tarnish wire. Add a bead accent.
3. Texture and dome precut sterling silver circles, add beads to balled headpins which you will make from Argentium Sterling Silver wire.
You will also make Argentium ear wires for each of your earrings.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $40.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: Sterling silver wire and sheet, beads, argentium wire, non-tarnish wire, UV resin and crushed stones.

Supplies Provided by Instructor: Soldering supplies and soldering setup, pliers, cutters, hammers, pickle pot, pickling solution, bench grinder/polisher, torches, butane, silver wire and sheet, tripod, UV resin, UV lamps, UV flashlights, crushed stones, typed instructions.

Skills Required: Willingness to use a small butane torch. Steady hands

Materials You are Required to Bring: Everything you need for this class will be provided.

Students must be at least 17 years old. Tie back long hair. Wear closed toe shoes. Avoid loose, flowing clothing

 

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Miniature Wearable Steampunk Art

Miniature Wearable Steampunk Art – $80.00

Sunday, March 26, 2023 | 2pm-6pm  

Instructor: Erin Keck
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Mixed Media/Design/Basics
Skills and techniques taught: Jewelry design and basic jewelry skills

Description: In this fun and creative workshop students will be creating unique one of a kind jewelry using originalvintage watch parts. Students will be taught the design and layout of gears, cogs,and wheels with attention to dimension to give the look and feel of motion.We will also cover basic jewelry skills. Each student will leave with two pieces of finished jewelry to add to their collection.
You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $25.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class
Kit includes: Everything needed to complete project – Vintage watch parts, hardware, embellishments, and findings

Skills Required: Finger dexterity, bring glasses if needed

Instructor Will Bring: All materials and tools needed.

Materials You are Required to Bring: Apron, Lap towel, Basic jewelry tool kit if they have it consisting of chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters. Teacher will also have tools to share if needed.

 

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