Create Reception Sep 28, 5-7

Teen Beginner Jewelry, Ages 11-15, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow    Age 11-15
Saturdays 10:00-1:00

Students will learn the basics of metalsmithing and jewelry making. Many techniques will be covered including sawing, soldering, texturing and forming metal. The instructor will guide students in designing and creating a series of different projects including ring making, stone setting and more. Projects will be created using mixed metals (copper, brass, steel). Sterling silver will be available as an option. Materials will be purchased in class.

Safety First! Please tie back long hair and wear closed toe shoes.

S1: Sep 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: Dec 9, 16, (no 23) 30

$80 ACM Members
$105 Future Members

Micro-Mosaic Jewelry, Lisa Markowski

Lisa Markowski B-I
Wednesday 9:00-12:00

Create your own micro mosaic jewelry! Choose your favorite colors and start designing. A tempting array of materials will be provided including many types of glass: filati, milliflorie, rods, stained glass, Italian smalti and numerous other embellishments. We will discuss how to design, cut and use materials and to securely place the small pieces. You will make either a square or round silver plated pendant or earrings. All tools will be provided. Supply fee, payable to the instructor, is $20 for each piece you make. Come have fun and leave with a finished piece to wear or gift.

S1: Feb 7
S2: Mar 6
S3: Apr 10

$59 ACM Members
$84 Future Member

Torch-Fired Enamels, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow B-I
Saturday 10:00-5:00

Add some color to your jewelry and explore the possibilities of torch-fired enamels. In this fast paced workshop students will have an introduction to the techniques involved in applying fine powdered glass to copper. Copper shapes will be used to create pendants and earrings. Apply amazing colors; contrasting patterns and textures to add a bold new look to your work. This is a fast easy way to add color to you jewelry.

S1: Jan 6

$100 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

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Intro To Copper Enameling, Liana Martin

Liana Martin B-I
Saturday 10:00-3:00

Enameling is the art of fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures, using a kiln. In this course you will learn to: prepare copper for enameling, make several sample pieces using a range of techniques, explore the use of opaque and transparent enamels, and use decorative inclusions – frit, glass threads, millefiori and copper wire. Supply fee of $40 payable to instructor.

S1: Nov 11

$85 ACM Members
$135 Future Members

Flex Shaft & Finishing Techniques, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow, B-I
Saturday & Sunday 10:00-4:00

What to do with all those attachments and more! How you finish your jewelry is a very important and personal decision for the final design. With so many decisions, tools and polishing compounds it can be overwhelming. In this workshop, we will discuss firescale and how to remove it. I will cover polishing, clean up and where to start. Surface treatments, drilling into stone, texture, signing your name, patina, matte finish, burnishing and more will be introduced.

S1: Mar 23 & 24

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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Beginning Jewelry Foundation-Fall, Donna Carrion

Donna Carrion   B
Tuesdays 12:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00

Get to know the basics of jewelry making and design. You will learn soldering with a torch, sawing, forming metal and polishing. New projects will be made during each series of classes. Materials (metal & saw blades) will be purchased during class. Supply fees paid before project. Evening class, bring a check. Please print your supply list found online. These items are needed for the first class. Closed toe shoes only.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: 4 wk: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
S3: 4 wk: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21
S4: 5 wk: Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26
S5: 5 wk: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S6: 4 wk: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S7: 4 wk: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
S8: 5 wk: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Day 4 wk: $148 Members
$173 Future Members

Night 4 wk: $111 Members
$136 Future Members

Day 5 wk: $185 Members
$210 Future Members       

Night 5 wk: $139 Members
$164 Future Members

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Jewelry: Air Chasing, Donna Carrion

Donna Carrion    B-A
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00

During this class I will show you how to use some simple tools to create fun, organic shapes. By pushing the metal down over a pocket of air we will define the recessed areas with a series of ridges. The beauty of air chasing is that you can create a new and unique piece of jewelry every time. Please download the supply list for more details.

S1: Mar 2 & 3

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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Creative Chain Making, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow B-A
Saturday & Sunday 10:00-4:00

Let your creativity flow as you hone in on your soldering skills. Demos for techniques will be extensive on various links such as: twisted, forged, riveted, textured, fused and more! The possibilities are endless! Soldering set up, tips and cleaning will be covered. Come to make a finished chain or make samples to expand on in the future.

S1: Feb 3 & 4

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

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