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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.

Beginning Students

Individualized Metal Casting

Tuesdays January 7 - March 3 [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.
$170 Non- Members. $140 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Intermediate & Advanced Students

Intermediate/Advanced Jewelry:
Prongs

Mondays January 13 - March 2. 12 - 3 PM or 6 - 9PM [Meghan Tippy Reese]
Class will learn about, design and hand fabricate a prong settings for cabochon or faceted stones. students will build on soldering skills and use a variety of hand tools and flex-shaft accessories to create custom settings for individual stones. Open to students who have completed an introductory metals course; basic soldering skills, hand tool and safety knowledge are required. SUPPLIES: Students should have mechanical pencil, fine point sharpie, and optivisor or magnification as needed. Silver wire and strip will be our primary materials for construction.
$160 Non-Members. $130 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Mondays Jan 13 - Mar 2. 12 - 3 PM

Mondays Jan 13 - mar 2. 6 - 9PM

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Metal Casting + Fabrication

Thursdays January 9 - March 5: 6 - 9 PM or Wednesdays January 8 - March 4: 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
$170 Non-Members. $140 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Thurs. Jan 9 - Mar 5. 6 -9PM

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