10/27/24 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thayer, Gail
First time in the jewelry studio? No problem. Learn to solder sterling silver wire, form it into a circle and shape it using a steel bangle die and the hydraulic press. Beginners can expect to complete 3 bangles during this workshop. Instructor will have a variety of sterling silver wire for sale ranging from $6 to $16 per bangle (cash or check is paid directly to the instructor). Ages 17 and up.
Levels: Beginner,Intermediate
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member: $80.00
8/19/24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Perry, Stacy
This 5-day workshop is for the advanced beginner and focuses on the fundamentals of jewelry design and execution. Studio habits, safety and design elements will be covered in detail. Perhaps you want to hone your basic skills in metal jewelry fabrication but a busy schedule keeps you from committing to a 6-week course. Or, you simply prefer a short, intensive metal jewelry workshop. If either of these describes you, then this five day class is the place to be! We'll focus on some of the most important basic metalworking skills such as sawing, soldering, filing, texturing, hammering, setting cabochons in bezels and finish work. As you learn the proper techniques to help you build a strong foundation in the metal jewelry arts, you'll make fun and unique jewelry such as a spinner-style ring, earrings featuring bezel-set cabochons and a multi-linked bracelet. You'll also take home a full-color information-packed booklet complete with tutorials for the week's projects. You'll be working in copper, fine and Sterling silvers. A $130 Material Fee includes all materials and is paid directly to the instructor.
A complete tool list will be sent a week prior to camp in case you wish to use your own. However, all tools used during the week will be available for you to borrow during the camp, so there's nothing to buy except an apron and a Sharpie marker with your name on it!
Ages 17 and up.
Levels: Beginner,Intermediate
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $345.00
Non-Member: $375.00
11/14/24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rivolta, Barbara
Like bling? Come learn how to design, cut, and fused glass cabochons using the stunning metallic colors of dichroic glass. Then set them in fine silver metal clay pendants.
Did you know that you can fire glass together with metal clay? This makes it possible to set glass without cold connections or soldering bezels or glued on bails that often fall off. You will learn how to make a fire-on bail and two methods of setting glass in metal clay--three pendants in all.
Class and materials fee paid to instructor: $175 (includes 50 gr. fine silver clay, glass, findings, misc. items needed to finish pieces).
Levels: All Levels,Beginner,Intermediate,Advanced,Professional
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Lab Fee: $15.00
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
Mat'l/Lab Fee: $175.00
9/12/24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rivolta, Barbara
Metal clay is made from powdered metal and binders mixed with water. Fired in a kiln or with a torch, metal clay allows for deep textures, sculpted and molded elements, and great details that can be combined with traditional metal smithed components. It is ideal for mixed media jewelry combining CZ's, glass, ceramic and other materials. This one-day workshop is ideal for beginners, those wishing to brush up on metal clay skills, and jewelry artists who would like to explore using metal clay in their creations. You will make a pendant, mold charms, set faceted Cubic Zirconia into metal clay before firing, and torch fire a pair of earrings. You will also learn how to finish, patina, and polish your pieces. A materials fee of $85 includes 25 grams of fine silver clay and all materials needed to complete projects.
Levels: Beginner
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member: $120.00
Mat'l/Lab Fee: $85.00
10/17/24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rivolta, Barbara
The jewel like colors of enamels will make your jewelry creations pop. Learn how to design, texture, and construct a fine silver pendant for Champlevé enameling, how to apply and fire enamel, and how to finish your creations. A materials fee of $165 includes 50 grams of fine silver clay, enamels, findings, and basic enameling tools.
Levels: All Levels
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
Mat'l/Lab Fee: $165.00
6/21/24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rivolta, Barbara
Lustrous Raku-fired porcelain beads decorated with silver metal clay and glazed silver clay components will make a big fashion statement. First used in 16th century Japan to make simple wares for the tea ceremony, today’s Western style Raku emphasizes intense metallic colors and lusters perfect for jewelry. These colors are produced by taking the hot wares from the kiln, plunging them into a container of combustibles, and allowing them to smoke.
You will learn to make hollow form, molded and hand formed beads in porcelain. Expanding on the hollow bead form, we will make a small porcelain vessel decorated with silver.
Did you know that silver metal clay can be glazed just like pottery? We will use some of our silver to make a focal bead. After glazing our pieces, we will explore several methods for embellishing them with silver for even more lustrous effects. Our beads and vessels will be fired using an ingenious smokeless firing technique adapted for firing small jewelry pieces.
A materials fee of $150 includes 25 gr. fine silver clay, 10 gr. fine silver syringe, 5 gr. metal clay paste, porcelain, glazes, high temperature wire, thickness slats for rolling porcelain, firing trivet and miscellaneous tools.
Levels: All Levels,Beginner,Intermediate,Advanced,Professional
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $375.00
Non-Member: $400.00
Mat'l/Lab Fee: $150.00
12/14/24 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thayer, Gail
First time in the jewelry studio? No problem. Learn to solder sterling silver wire, form it into a circle and shape it using a steel bangle die and the hydraulic press. Beginners can expect to complete 3 bangles during this workshop. Instructor will have a variety of sterling silver wire for sale ranging from $6 to $16 per bangle (cash or check is paid directly to the instructor). Ages 17 and up.
Levels: Beginner,Intermediate
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member: $80.00
12/7/24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Perry, Stacy
The best way you will learn to be proficient at soldering is to practice! This beautiful cuff-style bracelet presents lots of opportunities to hone those torch skills. Simple in design, it challenges your soldering and finishing techniques and takes them to the next level. Learn more about flame and heat control and gain a better understanding of soldering and how to use it to your best advantage. Add a choice of embellishments appropriate to your skill level. Come spend a day creating a piece of art to wear while gaining more confidence at the torch.
Students are responsible for providing their own silver or gold for the project. Average cost of materials to complete the cuff is $40 in silver.
Students must be comfortable with a torch. Basic soldering and fabrication skills a must!
Levels: Intermediate,Advanced
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Lab Fee: $10.00
Member Tuition: $180.00
Non-Member: $210.00
11/23/24 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thayer, Gail
First time making a ring? No problem.
Learn to solder wire, form it into a ring and shape it using a steel ring die and the hydraulic press. Combine die shapes and different metals to make a stunning ring stack. Beginners can expect to make 3 to 6 individual rings (1 to 2 sets) in this workshop.
Instructor will have a variety of sterling silver, copper and gold filled wire for sale ranging from $1 to $6 per ring. Please bring cash or check to class for payment. Ages 17 and up.
Levels: All Levels
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member: $80.00