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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
Wednesdays May 2 - May 30: 6 - 9 PM [Poppy Vincent]
Open to any level of jewelry experience or none at all; classes will cover basic jewelry fabrication skills such as sawing, soldering, forming, and more. Several projects will be completed in class. SUPPLIES: Mechanical pencils; fine point Sharpies; beads, hand tools, saws and pliers if you have them. Many tools and base metal materials are available in the studio. SAA will provide the metals. $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 April 10 - May 29: 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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Beginning Enameling
Friday May 4 - June 1: 1 -4 PM [Poppy Vincent] Enameling is the art of fusing glass to metal. In this class that will be accomplished by firing our pieces in a kiln. And new this season, you will also be torch firing the enamels. 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. For students that have previously etched pieces we can enamel them. That technique is called champleve. There will be copper available for experimenting. There will also be copper available to purchase for different projects.
SUPPLIES: Work shirt or apron, 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. Metals and Enamels are Provided by SAA. $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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Wire Wrapping 101Tuesdays April 10 - May 29: 2 - 5PM [Karen Williams]
This class will have individual development and completion of 2 pendants: one will be traditional shape and the other is a unique shape of the Ammonite. Students will be encouraged and guided in their own projects, after their pendants are completed. You will learn the tools, supplies, and process of wire settings stones. SUPPLIES will be provided for the 2 necklaces. $145 Non-Members. $115 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 JewelryMondays April 9 - May 28 : 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 also receive instruction on an individual basis as interests vary. SUPPLIES: Sharpie markers (fine point), mechanical pencils, jewelry pliers and tools if you have them, stones, metals (copper, brass, silver sheet & wire) if you have them. Many tools and base metals are available in the studio. $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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Midday Metals
Mondays April 9 - May 28: 12 - 3 PM [Meghan 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 also receive instruction on an individual basis as interests vary. SUPPLIES: Sharpie markers (fine point), mechanical pencils, jewelry pliers and tools if you have them, stones, metals, copper, silver sheet, if you have them. Many tools and base metals are available in the studio. Students will have the opportunity to purchase silver if needed as a group. $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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Day-Time Metal CastingWednesdays April 11 - May 30: 1 - 4 PM [Bob Ritz]. This class is for experienced and returning jewelry students,that are looking to be creative during the day. 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! |
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Metal Casting + FabricationThursdays April 12 - May 31: 6 - 9 PM [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! |
