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

Have you ever looked at a crushed can and admired the folds in the metal? If you have then this class is definitely for you. We will be using the hydraulic press to transform plain rings into refreshingly unique ones. Be sure to print your supply list and wear closed toe shoes to class. This class is geared towards those with basic jewelry skills.

S1: Jan 29 & 30

$165 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

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Donna Carrion I-A
Fridays 10:00-4:00

This class is geared towards students who can complete basic metal working skills. Create your own designs while receiving expert advice. Topics and techniques will be discussed as needed. Form, function, creativity and craftsmanship are the focus of this student driven class. This is a great time to explore your creative path. Closed toe shoes are required for safety. This class has a lunch break.

S1: 3 wk: Sep 10, 17, 24
S2: 3 wk: Oct 1, 8, 15
S3: 4 wk: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
S4: 3 wk: Dec 3, 10, 17

3 wk: $245 Member
$270 Future Member

4 wk: $327 Member
$352 Future Member

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

Chasing tools, burs, mandrels and snap on discs will be used to create deep carvings in sterling silver. Learn the art of using the flexible shaft to reveal your creative potential. A simple wire cuff and pendant will change into a beautiful works of art. Please print your supply list. This class is geared towards students with basic jewelry skills. For safety, open toe shoes are not permitted.

S1: Mar 19 & 20

$165 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

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Donna Carrion A
Thursdays 12:00-4:00

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 designs and techniques will be presented. 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: 6 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14
S2: 5 wk: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
S3: 5 wk: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S4: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S5: 6 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17
S6: 6 wk: Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

5 wk/Day: $167 Member
$192 Future Member

6 wk/Day: $200 Member
$225 Future Member

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

Experience the fun of fabricating your own metal bead to wear on a chain. In this class you will learn the tips and trick to making a bead from sheet metal with wire elements. You will also learn the most efficient way to set up your bead for soldering and how to hold your bead for a beautiful detailed polish. Please print your supply list. For safety, open toe shoes are not permitted. A $15 kit will be payable during class to the instructor.

S1: Oct 16 & 17

$165 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

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Donna Carrion   I
Wednesdays 12:00-4:00 OR 6:00-9:00

Build on the skills that you acquired in Beginner’s Foundation while learning new ways to shape both sheet metal and wire. More advanced stone setting techniques will be taught as you improve on your technique. You will 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: 6 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13
S2: 5 wk: Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
S3: 5 wk: Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S4: 5 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
S5: 6 wk: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16
S6: 6 wk: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

5 wk/Day: $167 Member $192 Future Member
6 wk/Day: $200 Member $225 Future Member

5 wk/Night: $127 Member $152 Future Member
6 wk/Night: $152 Member $177 Future Member

$126 Future Members

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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 basic skills such as soldering with a torch, sawing, forming metal and polishing. New projects will be made during each session. Materials such as metal and saw blades will be purchased during class. Supply fees are paid before each project. If you attend the evening class please bring a check. Please print your supply list as the items are needed for the first class. Closed toe shoes are required.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12
S2: 6 wk: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
S3: 5 wk: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28
S4: 5 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1
S5: 6 wk: Feb 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15
S6: 6 wk: Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

5 wk/Day: $167 Member $192 Future Member
6 wk/Day: $200 Member $225 Future Member

5 wk/Night: $127 Member $152 Future Member
6 wk/Night: $152 Member $177 Future Member

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Liana Martin I
Thursdays 10:00-3:00

This class is designed to further develop the skills learned in Intro to Copper Enameling, including basic enamel painting with underglazes and paints, reactions within the enamels, working with precious metals, decals, and micas. Students will complete up to five finished pieces. Supply fee of $45 payable to instructor.

S1: Nov 11
S2: Mar 12

$90 ACM Members
$140 Future Members

Liana Martin B-I
Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday 10:00-3:00

Join me in this Introduction of Enameling on Copper course that teaches the basics of enameling on copper using a kiln. Learn how to prepare your metal, prepare and apply enamel and how to use a kiln to fire the enamel. Once we learn the basics, I will demonstrate and explain sagraffito, stencils, decals and other techniques using various forms of enamel. Supply fee of $40 payable to the instructor.

S1: Saturday: Oct 9
S2: Thursday: Feb 10
S3: Tuesday: Apr 5

$90 ACM Members
$140 Future Members

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Liana Martin I
Thursday or Saturday 9:00-1:00

Learn basic wire skills using different types and gauges of colored wire. Using basic jewelry tools and wire jigs, connect colorful glass links together to create a one of a kind necklace. Supply Fee $25 payable to instructor the day of class.

S1: Saturday: Dec 4
S2: Thursday: Mar 17

$72 ACM Members
$97 Future Members

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

In this class students will explore stone setting for small stones. Learn to cut, form and size wire to make beautiful rings. We will combine a wide range of textures and embellishments to create a set of stack rings perfect for wearing all together or alone. This class will cover many soldering tips to set up and solder successfully. Bezel making, hammering and flex shaft techniques will also be covered.

S1: Dec 4 & 5

$165 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

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Wendy Thurlow I-A
Mondays 12:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, 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 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11
S2: 5 wk: Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
S3: 5 wk: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
S4: 5 wk: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S5: 5 wk: Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7
S6: 6 wk: March 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18

5 wk/Day: $167 Member $192 Future Member
6 wk/Day: $200 Member $225 Future Member

5 wk/Night: $127 Member $152 Future Member
6 wk/Night: $152 Member $177 Future Member

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

Design a ring that can be worn multiple ways! Students will learn to design and create puzzle rings with the use of long stones and wire. We will explore color theory to combine an assortment of different cabochons to make a unique set of rings. While thinking outside the box students will make use of colored stones, texture, embellishments, and a mix of rings to make a stunning set that all fits together. Soldering tips and techniques will be covered for set up of complex designs. Flex shaft tips will be shown for texturing as well as finishing techniques.

S1: Feb 5 & 6

$165 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

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

The pineapple twist is a classic blacksmithing technique. This weekend we will explore the use of the classic wire design and apply it to jewelry making. Learn the art of twisting wire to make a cuff bracelet, stack rings and hoop earrings. With a few simple tools and twists you will be on your way to exploring the many variations this technique has to offer.

S1: Jan 15

$83 ACM Members
$133 Future Members

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

Gain the skills to set nearly any shaped stone. Setting unusually shaped objects can be a challenge. This workshop will focus on how to achieve a perfect fit by exploring creative settings for your special object. Learn to create custom bezels, prongs and the many unique settings to capture and showcase your stone or found object. Soldering tips and techniques will be covered. Flex shaft tips will be shown for texturing bezels as well as finishing techniques.

S1: Oct 23 & 24

$165 Member
$215 Future Member

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Wendy Thurlow B
Thursdays 6:00-9:00

Learn the basics of metalsmithing in this hands-on fast paced class.  Create beautiful jewelry out of sterling silver for yourself or loved ones. Explore design and craft while gaining the skills to make bangle bracelets, earrings, rings, stone setting projects and more. Students will be introduced to safety and tools in the studio. We will work with wire and sheet to form, texture, solder and hammer finished pieces of jewelry.

S1: 3 wk: Nov 4, 11, 18
S2: 3 wk: Dec 2, 9, 16
S3: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S4: 5 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10
S5: 5 wk: March 24, 31 April 7, 14, 21

3 wk: $76 ACM Members
$101 Future members

5 wk: $127 ACM Members
$152 Future members

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Wendy Thurlow I-A
Mondays 12:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, 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 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11
S2: 5 wk: Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
S3: 5 wk: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
S4: 5 wk: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S5: 5 wk: Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7
S6: 6 wk: March 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18

5 wk/Day: $167 Member $192 Future Member
6 wk/Day: $200 Member $225 Future Member

5 wk/Night: $127 Member $152 Future Member
6 wk/Night: $152 Member $177 Future Member

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Wendy Thurlow I-A
Mondays 12:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, 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 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11
S2: 5 wk: Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
S3: 5 wk: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
S4: 5 wk: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S5: 5 wk: Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7
S6: 6 wk: March 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18

5 wk/Day: $167 Member $192 Future Member
6 wk/Day: $200 Member $225 Future Member

5 wk/Night: $127 Member $152 Future Member
6 wk/Night: $152 Member $177 Future Member

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