CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER
FALL 2024
INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING: BEGINNING JEWELRY MAKING Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING
This course will teach traditional metalsmithing skills including sawing, piercing, texturing, shaping, and forming metal; soldering and cold connections, and bezel-setting cabochon gemstones. It is appropriate for beginners with no previous experience with metalsmithing, as well as for intermediate students. Students will learn to use and care for the tools of the craft, and will use them to make art jewelry of their own design, with an emphasis on wearability and comfort. Except for silver and gemstones, which students need to purchase themselves, all tools and materials will be provided and available in the studio. Supply sources will be discussed in the first class. Code: JWY 09 Instructor: Jacqueline Gindler Location: Jewelry Studio Maximum: 6 Fee: $396.00 Day/Time: Sundays, 10:00am-1:00pm Dates: September 8 - November 17 (11 Weeks) BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING & JEWELRY DESIGN
This course is for beginners with no prior experience in a metals studio. It will focus on introducing fundamental fabrication skills such as sawing, filing, texturing, shaping, polishing and basic stone setting. You will learn studio safety, how to determine the order of construction, as well as the proper and safe use of tools and equipment. You will also learn to become comfortable with using a flex shaft and an acetylene torch. Our fully stocked studio provides all the tools necessary. Material requirements and cost (metal and cabochon stones) will be discussed in the first class (approximately $40). Also good for people who have not worked with metal in a while and want a basic refresher course. Code: JWY 01
This class is designed for self-directed students with previous experience in intermediate/advanced technical skills. Continuing intermediate and advanced students that wish to expand their design and fabrication techniques will work on independent projects with instructor input and one-on-one guidance. Demos and design discussions will be ongoing. Prerequisite: Five (5) Jewelry fabrication classes and by permission of the instructor. Code: JWY 05
Instructor: Priscilla Fritsch Location: Jewelry Studio Maximum: 6 Fee: $362.00 Day/Time: Mondays, 10:00am-1:00pm Dates: August 26 - November 11 (10 Weeks) (Skips Sept. 2 and Oct. 7)
THE BASICS AND BEYOND: JEWELRY MAKING AND METALSMITHING Instructor: Priscilla Fritsch Location: Jewelry Studio Maximum: 6 Fee: $362.00 Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30-9:30 PM Dates: August 26 - November 11 (10 Weeks) (Skips Sept. 2 and Oct. 7)
Students will learn traditional metalsmithing techniques like piercing, soldering, forming, texturing, and bezel setting to create jewelry of their own design or an assigned project. Emphasis will be placed on proper use of tools and materials to create a beautiful, well crafted, and comfortable jewelry item that will last years of wear. Projects range from rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings. All tools and materials provided except silver and gemstones. Supply sources will be discussed at first class. Fee: $362.00 Code: JWY 06 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm Dates: August 27 - November 5 (10 weeks) (Skips October 15) Code: JWY 07 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Dates: August 27 - November 5 (10 weeks) (Skips October 15) Code: JWY 08 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm Dates: August 27 - November 5 (10 weeks) (Skips October 15) Instructor: Aalia Mujtaba Location: Jewelry Studio Maximum: 7 BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY & METALSMITHING
This course will continue the focus on basic fabrication techniques, help students solidify their skills, and begin to develop their own design ideas. Students will work on advancing their fabrication skills as required by more complex instructor guided projects which may include, but will not be limited to additional methods of stone setting, clasps, hinges, cold connections such as rivets, and chain-making. Problem solving, construction, and craftsmanship are strongly emphasized in this mixed level class. Good for students who enjoy being inspired by people of varying levels of skill and experience. Material requirements and cost will be discussed in the first class (approximately $40). Prerequisite: Introductory or previous class experience strongly recommended, but not required.
Instructor: Priscilla Fritsch Location: Jewelry Studio Maximum: 6
Fee: $362.00 Code: JWY 02
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm Dates: August 28 - November 6 (10 weeks) (Skips October 2) Code: JWY 03 Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm Dates: August 28 - November 6 (10 weeks) (Skips October 2) Code: JWY 04 Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm Dates: August 29 - November 7 (10 weeks) (Skips October 3)
Jewelry created by Jacqueline Gindler in Summer 2024 course.
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