Open Book & Sarasota Pen Women

Here We Go Loop In Loop!, Bernadette Nichols

Bernadette Nichols – I

Wednesdays 6:00-9:00

Learn a technique that dates back centuries. Create a beautiful chain, one jump ring at a time which will be drawn through a plate to create uniformity. You will also bezel set a stone to create a necklace or bracelet. Other techniques will include oxidizing, wire wrapping and creating a clasp. Beginners are welcome but must possess some soldering skill. Closed-toe shoes and studio safety knowledge is required. Supplies may be purchased in class. Please download supply list.

S1: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S2: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

$142 ACM Members

$167 Future Members

No Sweat – Sweat Soldering and More – Pendant, Bernadette Nichols

Bernadette Nichols – I

Wednesdays 6:00-9:00

Take your beginner skills up a notch. In this class you will learn how to design and fabricate a one-of-a-kind pendant using techniques such as sweat soldering, pierce sawing and bezel setting a cabochon. Learn tips and tricks to help you work smarter, not harder and grow more confident in your metalsmithing abilities. Beginners are welcome but must possess some experience with soldering. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and have knowledge of studio safety. Supplies can be purchased in class or from list provided.

S1: Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16
S2: Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

$142 ACM Members

$167 Future Members

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Advanced Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow, A

Mondays 5:30-9:00

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and design will be emphasized. Complex and advanced stone setting techniques, fabrication, forming and soldering will be covered. Learn and expand your skills while developing your creativity. Students must be able to solder independently and have a design skill set. This is a technique based class. Students are expected to develop their own designs.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14
S2: 5 wk: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
S3: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S4: 5 wk: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17
S5: 5 wk: Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

5 wk: $166 ACM Members $191 Future Members

6 wk: $200 ACM Members $225 Future Members

 

Intermediate Jewelry – Saturdays, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow, B-I

Saturdays 9:00-1:00

This class is for the beginner to intermediate student who wants to expand creativity and skills. Students must feel confident enough to solder on their own or with little assistance. In this class we will move away from beginner projects and start to expand your skill set into more complex designs and techniques. Focus on craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, texturing, forming and much more will be introduced. Tips for creative problem solving will be discussed. New techniques and original projects will be shown each session. Students must know studio safety. Supplies can be purchased in class. See website for added class dates not listed.

 

S1: 6 wk: Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19
S2: 3 wk: Dec 7, 14, 21
S3: 3 wk: Jan 11, 18, 25

3 wk: $115 ACM Members $140 Future Members

6 wk: $226 ACM Members $251 Future Members

Intermediate Jewelry Monday Day – Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow, I

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 much more will be introduced. Tips for creative problem solving will be discussed. New techniques and original projects will be shown each session. Learn new skills while developing your creativity. Students must know safety of studio.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S2: 5 wk: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S3: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S4: 5 wk: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S5: 5 wk: Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

5 wk: $188 ACM Members $213 Future Members

6 wk: $226 ACM Members $251 Future Members

Micro Mosaic Jewelry, Lisa Markowski

Lisa Markowski, B-A

Wednesdays 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, Millefiori, rods, Stained glass, Italian smalti and numerous other embellishments. We will discuss how to design, cut the materials and securely place the small pieces. You can make either square, round or rectangle sterling silver plated pendants or earrings. All tools are provided. The supply fee is $20 per piece payable to the instructor. Earrings are one piece. Come have fun and leave with a finished piece to wear or gift.

 

S1: Jan 15
S2: Feb 12
S3: Mar 12
S4: Apr 9

$59 ACM Members

$84 Future Members

Sculpture for Everyone, Linda Sheffield

Linda Sheffield, B-I

Wednesdays 4:30-7:30

This is a fun class! You can sculpt whatever you like, from people to anything in your imagination. I am here to help you achieve success. All levels welcome. Please make sure you get a supply list. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay & firing.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9
S2: 5 wk: Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20
S3: 5 wk: Dec 11, 18, (no Dec 25 & Jan 1), 8,(no Jan 15), 22, 29
S4: 6 wk: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12
S5: 6 wk: Mar 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

5 wk: $179 ACM Members $204 Future Members

6 wk: $215 ACM Members $240 Future Members

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Explore Clay Handbuilding Techniques, Ted Camp

Ted Camp, B-A

Wednesdays 1:00-4:00

Slab construction is the easiest and fastest form of hand building for beginners to learn while presenting the more advanced student with a variety of challenges involving aesthetics & scale. This class will cover a variety of building and design techniques, including coils along with the use of a clay extruder that play well with the physical characteristics of clay. Demonstrations will focus on the making of quality utilitarian or sculptural objects. Students will be introduced to numerous glazing techniques that allow them to fully explore colors and effects possible with mid-fire (cone 6 electric) and hi-fire (cone 10 reduction) glazes. Bring your own tools or purchase a beginners kit at the front desk. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing, and in-studio glazing.

S1: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2
S2: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S3: Nov 13, 20, (no Nov 27), Dec 4, 11, 18
S4: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S5: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12
S6: Mar 19,(no Mar 26), Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

$179 ACM Members

$204 Future Members

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Our Location

ArtCenter Manatee
209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

MFS 9-5, TWTh 9-6. Closed Sunday

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