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CLASSES > METALS & JEWELRY
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Metals & Jewelry
Smith and Nickelson Metals Studio Requirements
While in the Smith and Nickelson Metals Studio, 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 Smith and Nickelson Metals Studio, 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 January 9 - February 27: 6 - 9 PM [Meghan Reese]
This class is a thorough overview of metalsmithing and jewelry basics. Students will learn how to saw using a jewelers saw, create jump rings and wire chain links, make and solder a silver ring using a torch, experiment with surface techniques such as roll printing and etching, learn to use tools like the rolling mill, disk cutter and dapping block, forge a heavy silver cuff bracelet, and create a pendant with a cabochon stone setting. Students will complete at least one silver ring, a sample set of chain links, a dapped project like earrings or a hollow bead, a heavy forged cuff bracelet, and a pendant in class. No experience is necessary! Base metals like copper will be available in the studio for student use; a silver package to complete all projects will be available for additional cost (varies according to market price of silver). Supplies: Student silver kit (usually around $40-45, purchased from Rio Grande). THE KIT WILL INCLUDE -1"x4" 20 gauge sterling silver sheet (rings and pendant) 3' 20 gauge sterling round wire (for chain projects and ear wires) 6" 12 gauge sterling round wire (for ring/bracelet project) 6" 6 gauge square sterling stock (for forged cuff bracelet) 6" 28 gauge fine silver bezel strip $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 Metalsmithing
Tuesdays January 8 - February 26: 1 - 4PM [Poppy Vincent]
This class is an introduction to jewelry fabrication in our brand new studio. We will be learning how to use all of the necessary tools to make a pendant and earrings and a ring. This will include learning how to correctly use a jewelers saw, files, torch, buffing machine and rolling mill. Students will be supervised on how to solder safely and correctly. Copper will be provided to practice and learn on. Silver will be available to purchase (Prices vary: approx. $40 - $45). $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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Individualized Metal Casting
Tuesdays January 8 - March 4 [9 WEEKS]: 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. You decide what you would like to make and the instructor will help you achieve those goals SUPPLIES: You will be provided with information to purchase your own supplies from Rio Grande. $155 Non- Members. $125 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Beginning Enameling
Fridays January 11 – March 1: 1 – 4PM or 6 – 9PM [Poppy Vincent]
Enameling is the art of fusing glass to metal. which will be accomplished by firing our pieces in a kiln or torch firing. Not only will we be in our brand new studio but we have two new digital kilns with windows! Copper will be the metal of choice. The glass enamel is very fine like sugar and can be applied through various techniques. We will work with lead free opaque and transparent enamels of different colors. Some of the techniques we will explore are sifting, wet packing, stencils, scrafitto and painted enamel. We’ll be able to form copper into small bowls and enamel them as well as make pendants, earrings, magnets or many other decorative or functional pieces. There will be copper available for experimenting. There will also be copper available to purchase for different projects such as enameling copper beads or pre-cut pendants Hand outs will be available but note taking is always recommended. SUPPLIES: Work shirt or apron, dust mask, scotch brite pads, rubber gloves, pen/pencil and paper, eye gear, thin black marker, and dust mask. If you have long hair, please pull back into a pony tail. Purchases of copper beads or pendants are approx. $3 each. $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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Alternative Jewelry Ornamentation Lab
Wednesdays January 9 - February 13: 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 Jewelry:
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Metal Casting + FabricationThursdays January 10 - March 7: 6 - 9 PM or Wednesdays January 9 - March 6: 1 - 4PM [9 WEEKS] [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 $155 Non-Members. $125 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |