I'll be teaching three different jewelry classes at the Buchanan Art Center this center in the month of August. Now's the time to sign up and reserve your space.
Call the art center at 269-697-4005 to register for any of the classes listed below!
SILVER METAL CLAY JEWELRY—THE BASICS - Wednesday August 3
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Adults and Teens (LIMIT 6 STUDENTS)
$60 member $80 nonmember, plus the cost of silver clay
Come see how easy it is to make beautiful silver jewelry with this incredible Fine Silver metal clay made by FYI. Students will learn design, construction, attaching a bail, kiln & torch firing techniques and how to patina and polish your designs as you create and finish a beautiful pendant. All basic tools will be supplied by instructor. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch and
beverage.
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Adults and Teens (LIMIT 6 STUDENTS)
$60 member $80 nonmember, plus the cost of silver clay
Come see how easy it is to make beautiful silver jewelry with this incredible Fine Silver metal clay made by FYI. Students will learn design, construction, attaching a bail, kiln & torch firing techniques and how to patina and polish your designs as you create and finish a beautiful pendant. All basic tools will be supplied by instructor. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch and
beverage.
You will purchase silver clay, from the instructor at the start of class.
Current market price is $40.00.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY July 26, 2016
ETCHED COPPER CUFF BRACELET - Wednesday August 10
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Adults and Teens (LIMIT 6 STUDENTS)
$57 member $76 nonmember — All materials provided
Learn how to etch designs onto copper as you create a one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet suitable for gift giving. Techniques on preparing copper for etching, applying designs to metal, using etching solution and forming your unique copper cuff into a bangle will be taught in this class. Copper sheet, etchant, and tools needed to complete your project are included in the class fee. Feel
free to bring a sack lunch and beverage. There will be time to eat as your creations are soaking in the etching solution.
Adults and Teens (LIMIT 6 STUDENTS)
$57 member $76 nonmember — All materials provided
Learn how to etch designs onto copper as you create a one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet suitable for gift giving. Techniques on preparing copper for etching, applying designs to metal, using etching solution and forming your unique copper cuff into a bangle will be taught in this class. Copper sheet, etchant, and tools needed to complete your project are included in the class fee. Feel
free to bring a sack lunch and beverage. There will be time to eat as your creations are soaking in the etching solution.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY August 5, 2016
UPCYCLED COOKIE TIN EARRINGS - Wednesday August 31
Adults and Teens (LIMIT 8 STUDENTS)
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$57 member $76 nonmember — Materials provided
Create unique jewelry by repurposing beautiful vintage enameled tins. We will be using old cookie tins, biscuit tins, or pie tins, that were once used to store all kinds of goodies, including cakes, pies, cookies, tea, coffee, candies, and even medicine. In this class you will learn how to select, mark, cut, and more as you create one or more pairs of beautiful upcycled earrings. We will also discuss how this technique may be used to make other types of jewelry.
Please bring: old enameled tin containers, tin snips, and heavy gloves to protect your hands when cutting. All other materials will be provided. (If you do not have any tins, instructor will have a few on hand. If you do not have tin snips, instructor will have a pair in class that you may borrow but you may have to wait to use them.)
Adults and Teens (LIMIT 8 STUDENTS)
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$57 member $76 nonmember — Materials provided
Create unique jewelry by repurposing beautiful vintage enameled tins. We will be using old cookie tins, biscuit tins, or pie tins, that were once used to store all kinds of goodies, including cakes, pies, cookies, tea, coffee, candies, and even medicine. In this class you will learn how to select, mark, cut, and more as you create one or more pairs of beautiful upcycled earrings. We will also discuss how this technique may be used to make other types of jewelry.
Please bring: old enameled tin containers, tin snips, and heavy gloves to protect your hands when cutting. All other materials will be provided. (If you do not have any tins, instructor will have a few on hand. If you do not have tin snips, instructor will have a pair in class that you may borrow but you may have to wait to use them.)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY August 26, 2016
