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Fusing, Fabricating and Granulating with Argentium Silver

Visiting Artist:  Ronda Coryell, (bio) - (artist's website)

February 01, 2011 ~ 9 am - 5 pm

Description

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

This is a 3 day workshop.

In this class, explore the technology and techniques required to work with Argentium Sterling Silver. Master goldsmith, Ronda Coryell, will provide expert instruction and close up demos. Students learn the process of fusing both flat and three-dimensional forms. Demonstrations are followed by hands-on experience to create earrings, a rings, bezels, and a bead. Students may bring small stones or gold (18kt or 22kt) to add to the projects

Fee: $600.00

Materials are included in class fee.

Materials will be announced along with the exact dates of the workshop

A deposit is required at the time of sign up.  This is a non-refundable fee.

The balance of the workshop fee is due January 3, 2011.

Deposit of $200.00 required at sign up, balance due at class.

Maximum Students: 10  (9 spaces remaining)

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Chasing and Repousse with Il Maestro Acquafresca

Visiting Artist:  Fabrizio Acquafresca - (artist's website)

April 18, 2011 ~ 9 am - 5 pm

Description

 

THIS IS A 5 DAY WORKSHOP

BEGINNER

5 DAY COURSE DESCRIPTION

1st day: Introduction to the course and the use of the tools. Illustration and selection of the different materials.  Beginning of practical execution a project assigned by the tutor; a dragonfly.

2nd day: Elaboration of a new project from students chose to create a bracelet.

3rd day: Continuing work on studied project and finish the work. (After the lesson a slide show of Il Maestro's work and an informative talk about his background.)

4th day: Explain how to make tools and start a new project.

5th day: Continuing work and finishing.

This workshop is open to all levels

 

Fee: $975.00

Materials Fee: $25.00

Tools will be provided by Il Maestro and they will be available for purchase during or after the workshop.

Tool set comprises 21 tools, 1 hammer, 1 pen, 1 permanent marker, 1 pencil, 1 pitch board 20cmx20cm, 1 apron, gloves, scissors, 1 knife, 1 pair of pliers, a piece of abrasive sponge, folder, carbon paper, transparent paper, sketch paper A4, iron wire, tape, and a block of malleable clay

Students will be provided enough copper sheet for the first project along with other copper sheet for use.  If one wishes to work in silver you will be required to either purchase or bring your own sheet.  Silver sheet will be available for sale at the studio.

The deposit is required at the time of sign up and is non-refundable.

The balance of the workshop fee is due March 1, 2011.

 

Deposit of $200.00 required at sign up, balance due at class.

Maximum Students: 10

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Forging Fine Silver

Visiting Artist:  Michael David Sturlin, (bio)

August 05, 2011 ~ 9 am - 5 pm

Description

FORGING FINE SILVER

Developing Form and Fluency with Hand and Hammer

Visiting Artist Workshop with Michael David Sturlin

This is a two day workshop

The underlying basis for many jewelry objects is an armature or chassis formed by forging a piece of metal into a sculptural or decorative element. This is our point of departure for this intensive applied technique workshop - focusing on transformative sculpture with the simplest of tools – the goldsmith's hammer.

This is your opportunity to work alongside a master goldsmith and cultivate a new range of expression with fine silver as you learn the subtleties and finesse of hammer on metal. An endless creative body of work can spring forth from the fundamental principles and vocabulary you will acquire in this action packed workshop. Develop a lasting resource for dynamic design through the articulation of forms suitable for rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants and necklaces.

Two days in the studio in a small intimate group with Michael's insight and guidance is a priceless experience!

Workshop instruction covers proper use of tools and process, forging, forming, bending, shaping, hardening through cold working, annealing and tempering precious metal.

Suitable for all levels, no prior metalsmithing experience is required.

© Michael David Sturlin

Fee: $650.00

Materials Fee: $50.00

Students will be working in copper and fine silver.

Please be aware that the deposit is non-refundable.

The deposit is due at the time of sign up for the workshop.

The balance of the workshop fee is due  June 20, 2011.

Deposit of $200.00 required at sign up, balance due at class.

Maximum Students: 10

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