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JEWELRY/METAL ARTS
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Students explore various techniques of jewelrymaking and metal arts using precious and non-precious materials. Beginning, intermediate and advanced students can acquire skills of the craft in these classes that combine projects, demonstrations and independent guidance by instructors.
During the fall & spring semesters, a three-hour weekly lab is available to adult students currently enrolled in a jewelry course at no extra charge. This provides students with additional time to work independently on their projects. A minimum of 10 lab times will be provided throughout the semester.
Beginning Jewelry
Beginners - must be 18 years or older
| Time: Monday and Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Period: July 9 through August 1 |
This course is designed for the beginning-level student with no previous jewelrymaking experience. Students will learn, through demonstrations and projects, basic techniques including sawing, texturing, riveting, soldering, chain making and bezel setting. Students can work in silver, copper and brass, which may be purchased at the reception desk.
Course Number: AA106-1
| Instructor: Lisa Oristian | Class Limit: 12 | Lab Fee: $50 | Tuition: $184 |
Mixed Materials Jewelry
Advanced Beginners and above - must be 18 years and older
| Time: Monday and Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m. | Period: July 9 through August 1 |
This class will explore ways to incorporate unusual or unexpected materials into metal jewelry. Examples are plastic, resin, epoxy, aluminum, wood, paper, fabric, leather, etc. Students are invited to bring in materials and found objects they would like to incorporate into their jewelry and class sessions will focus on design possibilities to make it work. This is a great opportunity for metals students to learn about cold connection, to explore ways to put color into their metal jewelry and to come up with ways to make their jewelry highly personal by incorporating personal artifacts into their work.
Beginning jewelry/metal arts experience required.
Course Number: AA106-3
| Instructor: Lisa Oristian | Class Limit: 12 | Lab Fee: $50 | Tuition: $185 |
Exploring Enameling Techniques
Advanced Beginners and above - must be 18 years and older
| Time: Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Period: July 10 through August 2 |
Students will explore a different enameling technique, with increasing difficulty, each week. Classes will focus on each specific technique and will offer the students time to practice techniques they may not have tried previously or had time to master. Previous metalsmithing experience is helpful, but not necessary. Techniques covered will include, stencil, sgraffito with liquid enamels, pliqué-a-jour, champlevé, and cloisonné. Students can purchase metal needed for the class at the school.
Course Number: AA106-4
| Instructor: Aleana D'Aniello | Class Limit: 12 | Lab Fee: $50 | Tuition: $185 |