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CLASSES > METALS & JEWELRY
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Metals & Jewelry
Metals Lab Requirements
While in the Metals Lab, we ask that you always wear closed toed shoes. Do not use equipment that you have not been trained on, unless an instructor is present. Meghan Reese's classes will have supply kits available for purchase on the first day of class. Bob Ritz will provide you with information to purchase your own supplies from Rio Grande. If you have questions, please contact Education Coordinator, Erin Svendsen, education@springfieldart.org.
While in the Metals Lab, we ask that you always wear closed toed shoes. Do not use equipment that you have not been trained on, unless an instructor is present. Meghan Reese's classes will have supply kits available for purchase on the first day of class. Bob Ritz will provide you with information to purchase your own supplies from Rio Grande. If you have questions, please contact Education Coordinator, Erin Svendsen, education@springfieldart.org.
Beginning Students
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Intro to Metals and Jewelry
Wednesdays September 26 - November 14: 6 - 9 PM [Meghan Reese]
This class will cover sawing + piercing, jumps rings and wire techniques, soldering, making rings, dapping, riveting, surface and texture, forging, and beginning cabochon stone setting. Several projects will be completed in class. A silver package will be available for purchase. $145 Non-Members. $115 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Beginning Metal Casting
Tuesdays September 25 - November 13: 6 - 9 PM [Bob Ritz]
This class is for true beginners with no experience before this class. You will learn the tools, history, and produce examples in broom cast, cuddle bone cast, and lost- wax cast. You will receive individual instruction and assistance with personal interests and objectives in casting, fabrication and jewelry. SUPPLIES: You will be provided with information to purchase your own supplies from Rio Grande. $145 Non- Members. $115 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Copper Enameling
Thursdays September 27 – November 15: 1 – 4PM or 6 – 9PM [Poppy Vincent]
We will be firing glass enamel onto copper both in a kiln and torch firing. We will explore numerous enameling techniques including scrafitto, stencils, sifting, wet packing and explore and enameling project similar to the popular acrylic paint technique called a “Dirty Pour.” We will use liquid enamels to replicate the idea and then torch fire them. These various techniques can be used to make a necklace, earrings, and/ or a pendant of all of the above if time and skill allow for it. SUPPLIES: Rubber gloves, green scrubbie pads, dust mask, notepad and pen, small bottle caps and/or containers, eye dropped small paint brush, apron or work shirt. $145 Non-Members. $115 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Intro to Wire Wrapping Jewelry
Tuesdays September 25 – November 13: 6- 9PM or Wednesdays September 26 – November 14: 2 – 5 PM [Karen Williams]
This class is designed to give you the basic understanding of wire wrapping to enhance the item being wrapped. We will spend our time understanding wrapping techniques by completing 2 pendants wrapped in sterling silver wire, one will be a basic shape and the other will be a unique shape. Supplies: Fine Tip Sharpie marker, pair of ¼” flat nose plyers and a pair of small cutters (for wire). Needle #6, 36” circular needle $130 Non-Members. $100 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Alternative Jewelry Ornamentation Lab
Wednesdays September 24 – October 30: 10AM - Noon [Cookie Kienzler]
Focusing on how to create and construct costume jewelry with non-traditional materials we will learn how to use, hand felting, paper shaping and molding, fabrics, tyvek, woven fabrics, and paper. Fall and Winter lend themselves to warming adornments - hats and scarfs can be enhance - outerware can usually use a burst of color and texture. Anything you can imagine we will attempt. Being a "Lab" is that of trial and error with no judgement - many happy accidents result in fabulous things. Supplies: Supplies are provided. $125 Non-Members. $95 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intermediate & Advanced Students
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Intermediate/Advanced JewelrySeptember 24 - November 12: 12 - 3PM or 6 - 9 PM [Meghan Tippy Reese]
Open to students who have previously taken Intro to Metals & Jewelry class or have prior metals & jewelry experience; students should have a basic knowledge of hand tools, studio equipment and soldering. Students will be forming a small bowl or cup shape from sheet metal using hammers for fabrication and drawing from a variety of techniques to adorn our forms. $145 Non-Members. $115 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Metal Casting + FabricationThursdays September 27 - November 15 : 6 - 9 PM or Wednesdays September 26 - November 14: 2 - 5PM [Bob Ritz]
This class is for experienced and returning jewelry students. You will receive individual instruction and assistance with personal interests and objectives in casting, fabrication and jewelry. Intermediate and advanced techniques will vary with class interests. SUPPLIES: You will be provided with information to purchase your own supplies from Rio Grande $145 Non-Members. $115 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |