Oct 8, Receiving/Pickup

Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies! Kathleen Carrier

Kathleen Carrier B-A
Thursday 1:00-4:00

Enter the whimsical world of paper mache with mixed-media artist, Kathy Carrier. In this specialty class, learn to make fanciful insects using a variety of recyclable elements such as cardboard, soda cans, wire, newspaper. The class covers everything in the paper mache making process, from making the initial armature and applying layers of newspaper and paste to painting, finishing, and embellishments, giving each insect its own unique look. The finished bugs can either be wall-hung or hung from the ceiling. Ideal for beginners or anyone interested in exploring this age-old art form, the class promises to be a fun and creative time for everyone.
paper mache

S1: Feb. 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

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$125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

Mixed Level Inter/Adv Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow I-A
Mondays 12:00-4:00

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, texturing, forming and more will be introduced. New techniques and interesting projects will be shown each session. Learn new skills while developing your creativity.

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

4 wk: $140 ACM Members
$165 Future Members

5 wk: $175 ACM Members
$200 Future Members

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Neckwire Necklace, Donna Carrion

Donna Carrion I-A
Saturday & Sunday 10:00-4:00

An exciting new way to showcase a pendant is on a custom forged neck wire. You will learn how to transform a simple length of wire into an elegant necklace that can be worn independently or with a pendant. Finishing techniques and polishing will be discussed. Please print your online supply list. For safety, only closed toe shoes are permitted. Please note this class includes a 20 minute lunch break.

S1: Feb 18 & 19
$175 ACM Members $225 Future Members

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Gold & Silver, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow I-A
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00

Gain the skills needed or build upon your knowledge of combining silver and gold in jewelry. Create dynamic designs and patterns with beautiful color contrast. Soldering silver to gold, annealing and forming gold, as well as melting and re-using gold will all be covered. In-depth demos and techniques for soldering will be shown. Improve your skills, add value and get comfortable with adding small accents of gold to your work.

S1: Feb 11 & 12

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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Fused Argentium, Wendy Thurlow

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

The argentium silver alloy provides some beautiful advantages over sterling silver. This workshop is designed for students who want to become more comfortable fusing argentium. Fusing wires, bezels, sheet and granules will be covered. The focus will be on creating earrings and small pendants with granules and fused patterns.

S1: Oct 15 & 16

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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Recycling Silver & Gold, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow I-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00

Want to re-use your scrap silver or gold? If so, this workshop is for you. Save money and be kind to the environment. Working with scraps can be a good way to expand your skill set. Students will learn how to recycle material to use again for future jewelry projects. We will melt scrap to make sheet, different gauges and shapes of wire. We will explore the many ways to convert your scrap into rings, bangles, accents and textured pieces.

S1: Dec 3 & 4

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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Advanced Jewelry: Designed for Success, Donna Carrion

Donna Carrion A
Thursdays 12:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00

Sharpen your jewelry design skills as you create a new body of work. You will be encouraged to develop your craftsmanship and polishing abilities. Challenging techniques will be presented as you create your own design aesthetic. Bring a sketchbook, notebook, your tools, metals and your imagination. Metal can be purchased in class. If you attend the evening class, be sure to bring a check in order to purchase supplies. Closed toe shoes are required in all jewelry classes for safety.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: 4 wk: Oct 6, 13, (no Oct 20), 27, Nov 3
S3: 3 wk: Nov 10, 17, (no Nov 24), Dec 1
S4: 4 wk: Dec 8, 15, 22, 29
S5: 4 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
S6: 4 wk: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S7: 5 wk: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S8: 4 wk: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

Day 3 wk
$108 ACM Members $133 Future Members
Day 4 wk:
$144 ACM Members $169 Future Members
Day 5 wk:
$177 ACM Members $202 Future Members

Night 3 wk:
$68 ACM Members $93 Future Members
Night 4 wk:
$104 ACM Members $129 Future Members
Night 5 wk:
$137 ACM Members $162 Future Members

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Intermediate Jewelry: Creating with Confidence, Donna Carrion

Donna Carrion   B-I
Wednesdays 12:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00

Build on the skills that you acquired in Beginner’s Foundation. You will learn new ways to shape both sheet metal and wire. More advanced stone setting will be taught as you improve on your technique. You will start to learn to design pieces that are uniquely you. Bring your sketchbook, notebook, tools and imagination. Please print your supply list. Closed toe shoes are required in all jewelry classes for safety.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: 4 wk: Oct 5, 12, (no Oct 19), 26, Nov2
S3: 4 wk: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30
S4: 4 wk: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28
S5: 4 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
S6: 4 wk: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
S7: 5 wk: Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S8: 4 wk: Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

Day 4 wk
$144 ACM Members $169 Future Members
Day 5 wk:
$177 ACM Members $202 Future Members

Night 4wk:
$104 ACM Members $129 Future Members
Night 5 wk:
$137 ACM Members $162 Future Members

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Bradenton, FL 34205

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