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 ArtCenter Manatee Classes
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Beginning Jewelryb-i
Instructor: Wendy Thurlow
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Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5
Session 2: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16
Session 3: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 *
Students will be introduced to shop safety, tools and materials. A new project will be made each week exploring the fundamentals of jewelry making: filing, polishing sawing, basic forming, texturing and soldering will be introduced. Materials are purchased and paid for each week.

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$105 ACM members
5 wk session
$130 non members
5 wk session
$63 ACM members
3 wk Session 3
$75 non members
3 wk Session 3


Wendy Thurlow
Intermediate Jewelryb-i
Instructor: Clara Ricker
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Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Session 1: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13
Session 2: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17
Session 3: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22
Expand on the skills you learned in the beginning jewelry class while learning new techniques and projects.

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$105 ACM members
5 wk Sessions
$130 non members
5 wk Sessions


Intermediate Jewelryb-i
Instructor: Lynne Foreman
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Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Session 3: Jul. 28, Aug. 4, 11*
The goal in this class is to develop creativity and strengthen solder skills. New projects will be introduced each week. Ring making, cold connects and piercing will be introduced.

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$63 ACM members
3 wk Session 3
$78 non members
3 wk Session 3


 
Intermediate Jewelryb-i
Instructor: Wendy Thurlow
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Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Session 3: Jul. 28, Aug. 4, 11
The goal in this class is to develop creativity and strengthen solder skills. New projects will be introduced each week. Ring making, cold connects and piercing will be introduced.

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$63 ACM members
3 wk Session 3
$78 non members
3 wk Session 3


Intermediate Jewelryb-i
Instructor: Wendy Thurlow
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Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Session 2: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17
Session 3: Dec. 1, 8, 15*
Develop you creativity while strengthening you skills. New projects will be introduced each week with the intent of broadening your skills of jewelry making. Solder, ring making, chains and cold connections will be covered.

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$105 ACM members
5 wk session
$130 non members
5 wk session
$63 ACM members
3 wk Session 3
$75 non members
3 wk Session 3


Wendy Thurlow
So You Think You’re Advancedb-i
Instructor: Wendy Thurlow
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Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Session 3: Jul. 29, Aug. 5, 12*
The goal in this class is to develop creativity and strengthen solder skills. New projects will be introduced each week. Ring making, cold connects and piercing will be introduced.

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$63 ACM members
3 wk Session 3
$78 non members
3 wk Session 3


So You Think You’re Advancedb-i
Instructor: Lynne Foreman
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Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 3: Jul. 29, Aug. 5, 12*
New projects and techniques will be introduced each week but students are encouraged to bring in their own unique projects and ideas to class.

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$63 ACM members
3 wk Session 3
$78 non members
3 wk Session 3


 
So You Think You’re Advancedb-i
Instructor: Wendy Thurlow
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Thursdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7
Session 2: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Session 3: Dec. 2, 9, 16*
Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Session 1: Dec. 2, 9, 16*

New techniques and projects will be introduced and others reviewed. Strengthen the development of your creativity while enjoying jewelry making. It’s recommended that students have developed their own sense of creativity and independence in the advanced class. Instructor’s approval is needed to register for this class..

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$105 ACM members
5 wk session
$130 non members
5 wk session
$63 ACM members
3 wk Sessions
$75 non members
3 wk Session 3


Wendy Thurlow
Bronze Metal Clay – An Introductionb-i
Instructor: Colleen White
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Mondays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Session 3: Jul. 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9*
Bronze Clay, one of the newest metal clays on the market, makes precious metal clay an affordable medium for anyone. In this fi ve week beginners class, you will learn how to build jewelry in metal clay using stamps and molds; set stones in PMC, and build over a core to construct hollow pieces. Build your own pendants, earrings and beads in gleaming golden bronze and learn skills that can be used in metal clay.

There is a $40 lab fee, payable to the instructor, that will include bronze clay,a workmat and basic tools.

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$84 ACM members
4 wk Session 3
$105 non members
4 wk Session 3


Bronze Metal Clay – An Introductionb-i
Instructor: Colleen White
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Mondays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11
Session 2: Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15
Session 3: Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20
BronZClay, one of the newest metal clays on the market, makes precious metal clay an affordable medium for anyone. In this 5 week beginner’s class, you will learn how to build jewelry in metal clay using stamps and molds, set stones in PMC and build a hollow lentil bead. Create your own pendants, earrings, bracelet links, charms and beads in gleaming golden bronze and learn the skills that can be used with any metal clay. Material/tool fee of $35 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

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$80 ACM members
5 wk Sessions
$105 non members
5 wk Sessions


Colleen White
Beaded Jewelry Ib-i
Instructor: Colleen White
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Mondays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11
Learn the basic skill to create original jewelry designs using beads, chain and wire. Class includes use of “Beadalon” and crimping, headpins, wire links, memory wire, pearl stringing and design skills.

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$80 ACM members
5 wk Sessions
$105 non members
5 wk Sessions


Colleen White
Beaded Jewelry IIb-i
Instructor: Colleen White
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Mondays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Session 2: Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15
Building on the skills learned in Beginner’s Beaded Jewelry, this class includes muti-strand shaped necklaces on both Beadalon and memory wire, use of wire jigs to make decorative shapes and findings, wire wrapping beads and cabachons, coiling and a multi –strand woven necklace on Beadalon.

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$80 ACM members
5 wk Sessions
$105 non members
5 wk Sessions


 
Jewelry Open Studio
The jewelry studio is available for use by members of ArtCenter Manatee who have successfully completed a Silver I jewelry class at ArtCenter Manatee. The open studio fee is $10 per half day. Jewelry open studio is scheduled monthly with a studio monitor so please call 746-2862 for studio times and to register. Evening open studios must be paid for at the time of registration.

Studio space is limited - Please register at least 24 hours prior to your desired Open Studio time.

Fees:
ACM members: 1/2 day $10.00 per person
Full day $20.00 per person
FSG members: 1/2 day $5.00 per person
Full day $10.00 per person







 
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