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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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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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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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

Donna Carrion I-A
Fridays 10:00-4:00

This class is for 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.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: 4 wk: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 3 wk: Nov 10, 11 (Saturday) 17
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: 4 wk: Mar 8, 15, 22, 29
S8: 4 wk: Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

3 wk: $332 Members
$357 Future Members

4 wk $442 Members
$467 Future Members

Wendy Thurlow B
Saturdays 10:00-1:00

This class is structured for the beginner with little to no previous experience. Students will learn the basics of silversmithing and jewelry making. Many techniques will be covered including soldering, cold connections, stone setting, texturing and forming metal. The instructor will guide students in designing and creating a series of different projects.  Individual attention will allow students to progress at their own pace. Materials will be purchased in class.

S1: Nov 11, (no Nov 18), Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16

$139 ACM Members
$164 Future Members

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

Since the earliest days of humanity. It is a fun technique you can use to create duplicate items in a short time. You can cast items from nature or bring in jewelry you have previously created to produce replicas. After a few steps, your castings will be ready to be used in your own jewelry designs or small sculptures. Bring in your silver scrap to recycle. There is a $20 supply fee for this class payable to the instructor. Please print your supply list. For safety, open toe shoes are not permitted.

S1: Apr 6 & 7

$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. 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 required.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: 4 wk: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
S3: 4 wk: Nov 2, 9, 16, (no Nov 23), 30
S4: 4 wk: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28
S5: 4 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
S6: 5 wk: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S7: 4 wk: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
S8: 4 wk: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

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

Saturday & Sunday 10:00-4:00

We will create festive mini spoons to use with your charcuterie boards during parties and holiday celebrations. Perfect for serving appetizers, salt or spices. Get creative making thoughtful serving spoons you will use for years or give as gifts. Learn to create textures and beautiful hammer marks as you forge and form silver into different mini spoon shapes with unique handles.

S1: Nov 4 & 5

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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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 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.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16
S2: 5 wk: Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20
S3: 4 wk: Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, 18
S4: 6 wk: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12
S5: 5 wk: Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 18
S6: 6 wk: Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

4 wk: $148 Members
$173 Future Members

5 wk: $185 Members
$210 Future Members

6 wk: $222 Members
$247 Future Members

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Donna Carrion B-A
Saturdays 10:00-4:00

Electro forming is a fun technique that literally grows copper onto a surface treated with electro conductive paint. Crystals, shells, coral, branches, leaves, plastics or other metals can be encased in copper. This class will have you thinking outside of the box when it comes to jewelry design. There is a supply kit fee of $20 for this class, payable to the instructor. Please print your supply list.

S1: Jan 13 & 20

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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

Build on the skills acquired in Beginners Foundation. You will learn new ways to shape sheet metal and wire. More advanced stone setting techniques will be taught while you improve on your current skills. You will learn to design pieces that are uniquely you. Evening class, bring a check for supplies. Closed toe shoes required.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: 4 wk: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
S3: 4 wk: Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
S4: 5 wk: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
S5: 4 wk: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24
S6: 5 wk: Day: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
S6a: 4 wk: Eve: Jan 31, Feb 7 (no Feb 14), 21, 28
S7: 4 wk: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
S8: 4 wk: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

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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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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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