CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER
FALL 2022
INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING: BEGINNING JEWELRY MAKING Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing ADVANCED JEWELRY DESIGN AND FABRICATION
Jewelry created by Callanwolde artist and instructor, Aalia Mujtaba
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 flexshaft 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.
Advanced Jewelry Design and Fabrication 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: $325.00 Day/Time: Mondays, 10:00am-1:00pm Dates: August 29 - November 14 (10 Weeks) (Skips September 5 and September 26)
Code: JWY 01 Instructor: Priscilla Fritsch Location: Jewelry Studio
Maximum: 6 Fee: $325.00 Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30-9:30 PM Dates: August 29 - November 14 (10 Weeks) (Skips September 5 and September 26)
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY & METALSMITHING
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.
THE BASICS AND BEYOND: JEWELRY MAKING AND 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: Aalia Mujtaba Location: Jewelry Studio
Maximum: 7 Fee: $325.00
Code: JWY 06 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm Dates: August 23 - November 8 (10 weeks) (Skips September 6 and September 27) Code: JWY 07 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm Dates: August 23 - November 8 (10 weeks) (Skips September 6 and September 27)
Instructor: Priscilla Fritsch Location: Jewelry Studio
Maximum: 6 Fee: $325.00
Jewelry created by Callanwolde artist and instructor, Aalia Mujtaba. Photographed by Drew Stauss.
Code: JWY 02 Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm Dates: August 31 - November 9 (10 weeks) (Skips September 28) Code: JWY 03 Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm Dates: August 31 - November 9 (10 weeks) (Skips September 28) Code: JWY 04 Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm Dates: September 1 - November 10 (10 weeks) (Skips September 29)
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