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
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