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Intermediate Fusing and Soldering

This class will cover the differences between Fusing and Soldering and will bring students to another level in their torch work. Two projects will be completed in Sterling Silver—a Fused Pendant and a Soldered Ring. Patina will also be introduced and students who choose to Patina their pieces will do so. Must have completed Beginning Soldering or have permission of instructor, provide work samples and pass a written test on basics and safety.

Sun Mar 6 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $100 + materials fee $35 = $135, $115 if rec’d by  2/19  

These prices include the use of our tools and all your supplies. There are no hidden costs.

Discount for signing up for both Beginning Soldering (Sat March 5th) and Intermediate Fusing and Soldering by Feb 19 is an extra $10 off.

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Copper/Brass   $80 plus $15 kit = $95 total ($85 if rec'd by 3/5)    
Sterling Silver   $60 plus $80 class fee = $140 total ($120 if rec'd by 3/5)    

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Wire Wrapped Rose of Sharon Pendant by Shaktipaidesigns
With Guest Teacher Penny Lemire

This spiral pendant features a neat, repeatable method for securely setting faceted, un-drilled stones or small cabochons. The stone is set and then surrounded by petals of decorative wire coils. By permission of the designer, this class is being offered to teach this unusual technique using the copyrighted tutorial (the cost of this tutorial is incorporated into the class fee and is being forwarded to the creator). Magnification is recommended. Must have taken Beginning Wire Wrapping.

Sun Mar 13     (11am – 5pm)

Class Fee $80+ materials fee $25 for Copper $105, $95 if received by 2/27    
Fine Silver Class Fee $80 + materials fee $60 = $140, $120 if received by Feb 27 (This pendant is being offered in Fine Silver with Sterling Silver Beads)    

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Wire Wrapped Filigree Earrings and Pendant Set
With Guest Teacher Penny Lemire

Learn to make this finely detailed earring and pendant set using 3 sizes of wire and simple hand tools. This project will use fine wire to stitch delicate wire shapes into a firm frame, and add small accent beads to highlight the design. Beginning wire workers welcome, but some experience will help. As the pieces are small and detailed, students should bring magnification as needed.

Sat March 19   (11am-5pm)        Copper – Class fee $80 + materials fee $25 = $105, $85 if received by 3/5    
                                                  Fine silver - Class fee $80 + materials fee $60 = $140, $120 if received by 3/5    

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Twisted Earrings Mini-Class
Guest Teacher Wendy Stevens

Make these earrings with the “twist of the wrist”! Learn to use the Twist N Curl tool to make fashionable jewelry! Easy and fun, this method of working with wire and beads will surely be incorporated into many of your modern and whimsical designs! 
   

Sun Mar 20 (1pm – 4pm)      Class Fee $35 + Materials fee $15 for copper = $50, $45 if rec'd by 3/5    
                                           Students can upgrade to Sterling Silver for a materials fee of $45 + class fee $35 = $80, $75 if rec’d by 3/5   

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Triple Bead Ring Mini Class
Master Wire Wrapper Murf Morefield

This Wire Wrap Ring is appropriate for both beginners and advanced students. It’s versatile—you can create one for evening wear, or one for every day, depending on the beads you select. Its also rather easy to size—an unusual trait for wire rings! 

Sat Mar 26     11am to 1pm   Class Fee $30 + Materials Fee $15 for Copper = $45, $40 if rec'd by 3/12  
                                            Students can upgrade to Sterling Silver for a materials fee of $45 + class fee $30 = $75, $70 if rec’d by 3/12  

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Silver Jewelry Soldering 3: Beginning Bezel Setting

Students will take their Soldering skills to a new level by making two pendants which will introduce them to the many ways of bezel setting cabochons. These projects will include a step bezel and a bezel cup. Must have completed Jewelry Fusing and Soldering Intermediate Level.

Sun Mar 27 (11am – 5pm)      Class fee $100 + materials fee $35 = $135, $115 if rec’d by 3/13    

(This Class is taught in Sterling Silver) Sign up for this class and Soldering 4 by 3/13 and receive a $10 discount This class is not scheduled to be taught again. We will be scheduling from a waiting list of students who have completed Soldering 2.

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Silver Soldering 4

Advanced techniques in silver working, including building a bezel and backing plate to fit a specific cabochon. This technique allows the silversmith to set stones of any size or shape. Must know soldering and basic techniques such as sawing and polishing as well as how to set cabs in bezels Successful completion of Soldering 3 meets these criteria.

Sat Apr 2 (11am – 5pm)      Class fee $100 + materials fee $50 = $150, $135 if rec’d by 3/19    

(This class is taught in Sterling Silver). This class is not scheduled to be taught again. We will be scheduling from a waiting list of those who have completed Soldering 3.

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Learn the basics of jewelry soldering, including safety, types of torches and fuels, when to use easy, medium or hard solder, use of pickle, use of tumbler for polishing, filing correctly, and how to solder so that the joint is invisible.  Students will shape and cut rings, file and solder them, and forge and texture them to create a bracelet of their choice.  We will especially focus on the use of the torch so that each student will feel competent to complete projects on their own at home.  We will add a hand made clasp, and polish the finished piece in the tumbler.  This class is a prerequisite for advanced soldering classes.

Sun Apr 3     (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $90 + $25 materials fee = $115, $95 if rec’d by 3/20  
(This class is taught in Sterling Silver)

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Victorian Wire Wrap Bracelet
Guest Teacher Wendy Stevens

This beautiful cuff bracelet is a starburst of crystal energy! Students will be working with multiple wires and their choice of leaded glass beads or gemstones to vary their design to suit their taste. Bundling well is a must for this project so we are asking that students have some experience working with wire and pliers. Students can choose to work with Sterling Silver, Copper or Brass Wire. Project will be priced accordingly, so be prepared to indicate your choice at Registration.

Sat Apr 9 (11am – 5pm)      Class Fee $80 Copper/Brass materials fee $15 = $95, $75 if received by 6/28.      
                                           Sterling Silver materials fee $50 + class fee $80 = $130, $110 if received by 3/26    

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Kumihimo with Soft Flex and Beads
Guest Teacher Doug Goldberg

Doug has mastered the problems involved with using Beading Wire with the soft Kumihimo disc. This, combined with his clever use of glass beads has produced a beautiful, supple bracelet which will hold up to wear. Don’t miss his finishing techniques on this piece!

Sun Apr 10    (11am – 5pm)      Class fee $80 + materials fee for Base Metal $25= $105, $85 if received by 3/27 
                                                 Class fee $80 + materials fee for Sterling Silver $55 = $135, $115 if received by 3/27 

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Groovy Pendant and Bracelet
Taught by Murf Moorefield

Learn to use a Jewelry Bit to create a groove around your stone, then set it with Sterling Silver. Students will make a wire wrapped Pendant, then move on to a more advanced setting for their bracelet. Some wire wrapping experience is helpful, but not necessary. A variety of stones will be offered for student use. 

Sun April 16     (11am - 5pm)     Class Fee $80 + materials fee in copper $15 = $95, $75 if received by 4/2  
                                                  Sterling materials fee $60 + class fee $80 = $140, $120 if rec’d by 4/2 

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