BASIC JEWELRY/METAL ARTS Instructor: Olivia Competente

Develop or renew your basic skills in contemporary jewelry-making. A discussion of materials and projects will take place at the first class meeting. Students will be responsible for purchasing materials for personal projects (which can be costly). New students will complete a flat project (pendant, broach, earrings) and continuing and advanced students may move on to 3-D items such as rings and cuffs. NOTE Youth 15-17 may enroll with permission of instructor. Students new to the craft or studio must attend 1st class; speak to instructor before registering if necessary.

class information 3 sessions, 9 & 10 weeks each
Monday | 6:30-9:30pm | 1/3-3/14 (no class 1/17 or 2/21) | #19129
fee $171 members | $181 non-members

Wednesday | 1-4pm | 1/5-3/9 | #19130
Wednesday | 6:30-9:30pm | 1/5-3/9 | #19131
fee $187 members | $197 non-members

ENAMELING: The Basics
Instructor: Olivia Competente

Learn the basics of enameling as we survey the rudiments of this classic craft. Course fee includes cost of all materials for introductory projects. Thereafter students are responsible for purchasing supplies. No metal arts experience necessary.

class information 5 weeks in Jewelry Studio
Saturday | 1:30-4:30pm | 1/8-2/5 | #19132
fee $116 members | $126 non-members

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY
Instructor: David Casella
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

For students who have completed a beginning jewelry class, this class is primarily a place to work on independent projects. Also included will be the introduction of some new basic techniques. Students will be invited to make samples or incorporate these techniques into their own projects. In the Friday class, new techniques will include rivets, byzantine chain making, and curved bezels. The Saturday class will spend two weeks introducing the technique for making a hollow ring out of copper.

class information 2 sessions, 4 & 5 weeks each in Jewelry Studio
Friday | 6-9pm | 1/7-2/4 | #19224
fee $88 members | $98 non-members

Saturday | 10am-1pm | 1/8-2/5 | #19225
fee $70 members | $80 non-members

For intermediate to advanced students that want a taste of everything!  You will get exposure to repose, advanced texture and soldering techniques.  Learn how to sand cast!   The first day of class we will discuss projects that you want to accomplish and how to best achieve that.  Students will be responsible for purchasing materials and some tools.

class information 5 weeks in Jewelry Studio
Saturday | 9:30am-12:30pm | 2/5-3/12 (no class 2/26) | #19226
fee $88 members | $98 non-members

FUSED GLASS JEWELRY
Instructor: Olivia Competente

Love pretty shiny jewelry? Learn the fun of fusing glass to make your own one of a kind jewelry. Class will cover fusing irid glass, dichroic glass, silver foil, glass etching and much more. Materials fee covers all glass and supplies for class.

class information 5 weeks in Jewelry Studio
Sunday | 11am-3pm | 1/9-2/13 (no class 1/30) | #19156
fee $88 members | $98 non-members & $50 payable to O. Competente

Learn the organic metal art of lost wax casting.  This is a 6 week course that will cover wax to cast, allowing you to see the limitless forms that metal can take.  The class starts by showing you how to work with wax (hot and cold) to create pieces of jewelry that will be cast.  You will enjoy mixing your own investment and working with instructor to pour your metal into your mold.  Try a different way to get your pieces made! Materials list given on first class.

class information 6 sessions in Jewelry Studio
Saturday | 1:30pm-4:30pm | 2/5-3/12 | #19133
fee $125 members | $135 non-members