TEXTURED RING CLASS: Carmen Fraticelli - Saturday, September 16th from 12:30 to 5:30 PM Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch with Carmen Fraticelli. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals…
JEWELRY DESIGN (DAY CLASS) Date: Friday, September 29th Time: Noon to 4:00 pm This course will introduce you to the toolbox of ideas and workflow that allow you to transform your inspiration into jewelry that reflects your personal taste and style. You’ll have more confidence in your designs and will be able to solve design…
TEXTURED RING CLASS: Carmen Fraticelli - Saturday, September 30th from 12:30 to 5:30 PM Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch with Carmen Fraticelli. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals…
JEWELRY DESIGN (EVENING CLASS) Date: Friday, October 6th Time: 5:00 to 9:00 pm This course will introduce you to the toolbox of ideas and workflow that allow you to transform your inspiration into jewelry that reflects your personal taste and style. You’ll have more confidence in your designs and will be able to solve design…
Date: Wednesday, January 31st, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: Member Cost $40.00; Non-Member Cost $50.00 Location: Main Meeting Room in HGMS Clubhouse Instructor: Jeanean Slamen Description: This class will introduce you to the toolbox of ideas and workflow that allow you to transform your inspiration into jewelry that reflects your personal taste and style. You’ll have…
Date: Sunday, March 23rd, Noon to 4 PM Cost: Member Cost: $85.00; Non-Member Cost: $100.00 (Tool box rental is included) Location: Class to be held in clubhouse Jewelry Studio. Will overlap open studio hours but will extend into after hours. Instructor: Carmen Fraticelli Background: I’ve been silversmithing for full time for 4 years, part time for…
Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals of finishing a piece (the key to making it look professional). Each student will leave with 1-2…
CLASS DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING ENAMEL PENDANT: Deborah Kirkpatrick will teach the fundamentals of vitreous enameling in this two-day class. Skills include metal preparation, sifting, wet-packing and counter enameling. We will be transferring the image of a simple sunflower and filling it with colors using both transparent and opaque enamels. We will also cover attaching glass balls…
Twisted Hoop Earrings Learn to make a pair of twisted hoop earrings from scratch! This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic silversmithing. The class will cover the fundamentals of creating twists in square wire, forming hoops, and soldering earring posts. All pieces will be in sterling silver.…
CLASS DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING ENAMEL PENDANT: Deborah Kirkpatrick will teach the fundamentals of vitreous enameling in this two-day class. Skills include metal preparation, sifting, wet-packing and counter enameling. We will be transferring the image of a simple sunflower and filling it with colors using both transparent and opaque enamels. We will also cover attaching glass balls…
CLASS DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING ENAMEL PENDANT: In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of vitreous enameling. This will include metal preparation, sifting, wet-packing and counter enameling. We will be transferring the image of a simple sunflower and filling it with colors using both transparent and opaque enamels. We will also cover attaching glass balls to…
Twisted Hoop Earrings with Carmen Fraticelli Learn to make a pair of twisted hoop earrings from scratch in this 5-hour class! This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic silversmithing. A prior class with soldering is beneficial but not required. The class will cover the fundamentals of creating twists in…