SUMMER 2024
CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER
THE BASICS AND BEYOND : JEWELRY MAKING & METALSMITHING INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING : BEGINNING JEWELRY MAKING Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing 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 .
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 .
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 .
Instructor : Aalia Mujtaba Location : Jewelry Studio Maximum : 7 Fee : $ 230 . 00
Code : JWY 01 Instructor : Priscilla Fritsch Location : Jewelry Studio Maximum : 6 Fee : $ 296 . 00
Code : JWY 07 Day / Time : Tuesdays , 10 : 00am - 1 : 00pm Dates : June 11 - July 16 ( 6 weeks ) Code : JWY 08 Day / Time : Tuesdays , 2 : 00 - 5 : 00 pm Dates : June 11 - July 16 ( 6 weeks ) Code : JWY 09 Day / Time : Tuesdays , 6 : 30 - 9 : 30pm Dates : June 11 - July 16 ( 6 weeks )
Instructor : Priscilla Fritsch Location : Jewelry Studio Maximum : 6 Fee : $ 263 . 00
Day / Time : Mondays , 6 : 30 - 9 : 30 PM Dates : June 10 - July 29 ( 8 Weeks )
Code : JWY 02 Day / Time : Wednesdays , 10 : 00am - 1 : 00pm Dates : June 12 - July 31 ( 7 weeks ) ( Skips June 19 ) Code : JWY 03 Day / Time : Wednesdays , 6 : 30 - 9 : 30pm Dates : June 12 - July 31 ( 7 weeks ) ( Skips June 19 ) Code : JWY 04 Day / Time : Thursdays , 6 : 30 - 9 : 30pm Dates : June 13 - August 1 ( 7 weeks ) ( Skips July 4 )
Jewelry Student and Veteran , Lisa Groves .
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING & JEWELRY DESIGN
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 .
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED JEWELRY & METALSMITHING
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 10 Instructor : Jacqueline Gindler Location : Jewelry Studio Maximum : 6 Fee : $ 296 . 00 Day / Time : Sundays , 10 : 00am - 1 : 00pm Dates : June 2 - July 21 ( 8 Weeks )
Code : JWY 06 Instructor : Priscilla Fritsch Location : Jewelry Studio Maximum : 6 Fee : $ 296 . 00
Day / Time : Mondays , 10 : 00am - 1 : 00pm Dates : June 10 - July 29 ( 8 Weeks )
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