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

Flush setting faceted stones can add a crisp modern look to any jewelry design. We will use a series of flexible shaft tools to create a setting embedded into a piece of sterling silver for round faceted stones. We will also work on a curved surface. Please print your online supply list.

S1: Mar 4 & 5

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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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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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

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

This class will take you beyond making a simple band. We will make a variety of rings shanks using sheet metal or wire. The ring shank is the portion of the ring that fits around the finger. You can focus on the many styles that can be made with basic materials and add your stone settings later or bring in prepared settings with stones if you wish to leave with your rings completed. Please print your online supply list. This class includes a 20 minute lunch break.

S1: Jan 28 & 29

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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

This class is geared towards students with basic metal working skills. Learn to cut out interior shapes to create graphic elements in silver sheet metal. We will talk about what to look for when designing a piece of jewelry with pierced sections. I will cover how to easily clean up the interior shapes for a clean crisp look. I will also be discussing and demonstrating how to bevel your jewelry for an elevated look. Both hand files and flexible shaft tools will be explained and utilized. We will be creating a pendant during this workshop. Please note that this class has a 20 minute lunch break. As always closed toe shoes are required for safety.

S1: Sep 17 & 18

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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

Get to know the basics of jewelry making and design. You will learn skills such as soldering with a torch, sawing, forming metal and polishing. New projects will be made during each series of classes. 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 found online. These items are needed for the first class. Closed toe shoes are required for safety.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: 3 wk: Oct 4, 11, (no Oct 18), 25
S3: 5 wk: Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S4: 4 wk: Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
S5: 5 wk: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S6: 3 wk: Feb 7, (no Feb 14), 21, 28
S7: 4 wk: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
S8: 4 wk: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

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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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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Liana Martin I
Friday 10:00-4:00

This class is a great introduction to working with enamels, and will focus on the fundamental techniques used in enameling. These include preparing the base metal, sifting the enamel onto the surface, firing and finishing. Once we learn the basics, I will demonstrate and explain sgraffito, stencils, decals and other techniques. Supply fee $40

S1: Feb 10

$118 ACM Members
$143 Future Members

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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