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Download our Spring 2017 course catalogKelly has a wonderful way of making students feel comfortable trying new techniques. She helped us develop an attitude of experimentation and of learning from mistakes or surprises. This was extremely helpful for me.
Courses
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Summer with the Masters
Summer with the Masters
Our "Summer with the Masters" program is a unique alloy of renowned instructors, inspired students, and contemporary metalworking and jewelry techniques. Classes are three to five days long, offering more time to explore topics in depth.
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with Cynthia EidSummer with the Masters (5 days)June 26-30, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$750.00Materials: $85.00 Payable to instructor in class.From bracelet forming to embossing and silhouette dies, this comprehensive, inspiring class will teach students how to use the hydraulic press while exploring the numerous design and form possibilities it offers.
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with Jeanie PrattSummer with the Masters (5 days)July 12-16, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$875.00Materials: $60.00This workshop will provide students an opportunity to discover metal weaving techniques and how to incorporate finished designs into jewelry pieces.
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with Pat FlynnSummer with the Masters (5 days)July 19-23, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$875.00Materials: $175.00Take advantage of this rare opportunity to work with a true fabrication master to create a beautiful and classic hinged locket, perfect for storing memories or keepsakes. This workshop will focus on fabricating a round, hinged locket with a tab closure and photo lens.
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with Linda DartySummer with the Masters (5 days)July 26-30, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$875.00 $831.25
5% discount until June 26Materials: $30.00Learn the ancient art of enameling from a true master, Linda Darty. We will focus on blending colors to achieve value gradations, creating matt or gloss finishes for optimum clarity of colors. Topics covered will also include use of cloisonné wire, foils, sifting, washing and storing enamel and soldering and metal fabrication as it relates to enameling.
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with Sessin DurghamSummer with the Masters (5 days)August 2-6, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$875.00 $831.25
5% discount until July 3Materials: $60.00 Payable to instructor in class.The goal of this workshop is to develop controlled forging skills beyond the usual limits and comforts of traditional cold forging.
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with Avery LucasSummer with the Masters (5 days)August 9-13, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$750.00 $712.50
5% discount until July 10Materials: $45.00Chasing and repoussé techniques have been used since ancient times to emboss patterns, textures, and images into sheet metal. Develop your skills through hands-on experience with this process and learn to move metal using small tools and hammers to create 3-dimensional imagery.
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with Jeff GeorgantesSummer with the Masters (5 days)August 16-20, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$750.00 $712.50
5% discount until July 17Materials: $45.00 Payable to instructor in class.Understanding the lost wax casting process, and knowing how to expertly carve wax models is an invaluable skill for any jeweler to possess. But did you know that it can be especially helpful for a wide array of stone-setting applications?! In this five-day intensive course, students will be introduced to the worlds of casting, mold-making, and stone setting all at the same time!
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with Paulette WergerSummer with the Masters (3 days)August 23-25, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 3 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$525.00 $498.75
5% discount until July 24Materials: TBD Payable to instructor in class.Investigate movement and kinetics as a design tool for fabrication of neckpieces in Argetium silver. Crisp fabrication, ball joints that pivot and rotate, and cages and hollow forms may all be considerations that students will have to develop a strategy of design for their pieces.
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with Paulette WergerSummer with the Masters (2 days)August 26-27, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 2 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$415.00 $394.25
5% discount until July 27Materials: TBD Payable to instructor in class.This workshop will focus on movement and kinetics as a design tool for fabrication of pieces for the hand in Argentium silver. Bangles with moving parts and cocktail rings that rotate and wiggle when worn may all be considerations for designs that students will create in class.
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with Laura WoodSummer with the Masters (5 days)September 6-10, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 5 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$750.00 $712.50
5% discount until August 7Materials: $60.00This class will focus on surface embellishment of pierced metal and how to design those elements specifically for your body. Laura will take students through the process of fabricating work that carefully considers the human form and how a piece of jewelry can complement a certain area of the body.
