Events

Beginning Jewelry
Dec
15

Beginning Jewelry

With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials

In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Jan
10

Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring

With Laurie Savage
$150 + $45 materials

Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring.  All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. 

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Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)
Jan
10

Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)

With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $60

Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Winter Directed Open Studio: Mondays PM
Jan
12

Winter Directed Open Studio: Mondays PM

With Laurie Savage
10 classes | $450

Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Winter Directed Open Studio: Thursdays AM
Jan
15

Winter Directed Open Studio: Thursdays AM

With Laurie Savage
9 Classes | $675

Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Jan
24

Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets

With Laurie Savage
$150 + $45 materials

Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing.  

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Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)
Jan
24

Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)

With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $60

Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Earrings
Jan
31

Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Earrings

With Laurie Savage
$150 + $40 materials

Beginning jewelry-making students will learn different techniques for designing and fabricating six pairs of earrings. Students will learn how to form, file, solder links & posts, texturize and shape both freeform and geometric designs. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper and brass, solder, and sandpaper.

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Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)
Jan
31

Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)

With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $60

Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Directed Open Studio:  Sunday afternoon
Feb
1

Directed Open Studio: Sunday afternoon

With Madeline Fine
3 Sundays | $135

Open to intermediate students and above. You've got an idea so bring that and the materials you need. If you'll need special hand tools, bring those too. This is an open studio-style class. You'll have some individual time with Madeline to improve and practice as you work to make your idea real.

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Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Settings
Feb
21

Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Settings

With Laurie Savage
$150 + $50 materials

In this advanced beginning level setting workshop, students will learn metalsmithing techniques including measurement, sawing, forming, filing and soldering, to create a unique large-format prong setting and a bezel setting in sterling silver for their favorite cabochon and found object.  Many different soldering applications will be covered. All materials will be provided.

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Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)
Feb
21

Directed Open Studio: Saturday Evening (single class)

With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $60

Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Piercing and Stone Inlay Metal Workshop
Feb
28

Piercing and Stone Inlay Metal Workshop

With Lisa Heffley
$150 + $45 materials

In this workshop, students will learn/review their piercing skills and then explore implementing crushed stone inlay into pierced designs. Students will first pierce a design into a top plate and solder it to a back plate, then crush the stone, and then inlay it into the channels pierced. Students will be using a variety of fabrication skills including drilling, piercing, sawing, soldering, stone inlay, filing, sanding and buffing.

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Anticlastic Forming
Mar
7

Anticlastic Forming

With JoAnn and Jon Prescott-Roy
$250 + $45 materials

Learn the basics of anticlastic raising, which involves manipulating the metal to create saddle-like, ruffled and organic forms. In this class, students will learn to raise pre-cut metal blanks on sinusoidal metal stakes using Delrin mallets designed for this task. At the end of this class, students will have completed a small pendant or metal sculpture. It is encouraged that students have a core understanding of beginning metalsmithing basics.

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Fold Forming Metal
Mar
10

Fold Forming Metal

With Madeline Fine
$200 + $30 materials

Create elegant leaf-shaped earrings or a pendant using fold forming—a dynamic and meditative metalworking technique. You’ll learn to turn flat sheet metal into sculptural forms with single, double, and triple line folds, as well as T and wedge T folds.
This class is great for beginners and experienced makers alike. You'll practice cutting, filing, annealing, soldering, and using hand tools safely and effectively. For teens and adults—no experience needed.

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Enameling
Mar
14

Enameling

With Juliet Cocca & Beth McGavock
$250 + $45 materials

In this workshop, students will learn the basics of kiln fired enamel; the art of fusing powdered glass to metal. Students will learn the steps to make enameled jewelry including pendants and earrings, and how to safely work with a 1500º kiln. Techniques will include dry sifting colored enamel powder onto copper, using stencils and decals, sgraffito (scratching through a top layer of enamel to reveal the layer beneath), and painting on enamels.  Students will work on several pieces to take home. No prior jewelry experience needed.

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Beginning Jewelry
Dec
8

Beginning Jewelry

With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials

In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.

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Beginning Jewelry
Nov
24

Beginning Jewelry

With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials

In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.

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Directed Open Studio: Saturday AM (single class)
Nov
22

Directed Open Studio: Saturday AM (single class)

With Laurie Savage
Single Class | $90

Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Beginning Jewelry
Nov
17

Beginning Jewelry

With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials

In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.

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Fused Glass Cabochons for Jewelry Making
Nov
15

Fused Glass Cabochons for Jewelry Making

With Michel l'Huillier
$125 + $50 materials

In this hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to creating their own fused glass cabochons using colored, transparent and opaque glass, with copper and silver inclusions.
Students will learn to cut and arrange glass to make organic and geometric designs.  Finished compositions will then be fired to create unique cabochon pieces, ready to be made into jewelry. 

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Sep
6

Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring

With Laurie Savage
$150 + $45 materials

Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring.  All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. 

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Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with a Bezel-set Cabochon Stone
Jun
21

Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with a Bezel-set Cabochon Stone

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$125 + $45 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone.  Students will further develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, finishing, and setting the stone.  All materials will be provided: sterling silver, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. 

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
May
18

Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$125 + $45 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

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Hoops, rings, bracelets
Feb
13

Hoops, rings, bracelets

With Madeline Fine
$125 + $20 materials
Learn to create beautiful and unique forms of connection. Do you want to make hoop earrings, a ring or two? Perhaps a pendant. You could even make a bracelet with the skills taught in this workshop. Make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry. Students in this two day workshop will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, soldering, forming, texturing and finishing. $40 for materials.

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Fold Form exploration and fabrication  (Copy)
Feb
4

Fold Form exploration and fabrication (Copy)

With Madeline Fine
$125 + 40 materials
2 days
Create beautiful organic forms. Leaf earrings or Leaf pendant Time to turn over a new leaf? Create three-dimensional forms from flat sheet metal. You’ll learn the basics of fold forming, an exciting and compelling technique that involves percussion and patience.

You will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, basic annealing and soldering along with, a variety of hand tools and basic good workshop practices. Make earrings, a pendant or start of something more.

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Fold Form exploration and fabrication
Jan
28

Fold Form exploration and fabrication

With Madeline Fine
$125 + 40 materials
2 days
Create beautiful organic forms. Leaf earrings or Leaf pendant Time to turn over a new leaf? Create three-dimensional forms from flat sheet metal. You’ll learn the basics of fold forming, an exciting and compelling technique that involves percussion and patience.

You will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, basic annealing and soldering along with, a variety of hand tools and basic good workshop practices. Make earrings, a pendant or start of something more.

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Beginning Jewelry
Jan
27

Beginning Jewelry

With Laurie Savage
$300
6 Mondays: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17. ( no classes Feb. 10 or 17)
In this multi-week beginning jewelry class, students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set stone, and a set of bangle bracelets.  Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches.  Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.  A materials fee of $100 is payable to the instructor on the first day of the class. 

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Jan
19

Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

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Winter Directed Open Studio : Mondays
Jan
13

Winter Directed Open Studio : Mondays

With Laurie Savage
$294 + your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Jan
11

Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring.  All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper.  A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

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Winter Directed Open Studio: Thursdays
Jan
9

Winter Directed Open Studio: Thursdays

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$630
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Directed Open Studio:1-day workshop
Nov
17

Directed Open Studio:1-day workshop

With Laurie Savage
$100+ your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Nov
10

Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets.  Sterling silver and copper will be used.  Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper.  A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

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Create a Sterling Silver Setting for Fused Glass Cabochon
Nov
9

Create a Sterling Silver Setting for Fused Glass Cabochon

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
In this second session, students will learn metalsmithing techniques including measurement, cutting, forming, filing and soldering, to create a unique large-format prong setting or bezel in sterling silver for their favorite glass cabochon. Each session is sold separately.

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Silver Ring Workshop
Nov
3

Silver Ring Workshop

With Chen Blume
$100 + $40 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of stunning rings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two unique brass stacking rings and one 6mm wide sterling silver ring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.

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Fall: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage
Sep
26

Fall: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage

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With Laurie Savage
$630 + your own materials
9 Thursdays: Sept. 26, Oct. 10, 17, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, and Dec. 5, 12

Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Sep
25

Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring

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Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring.  All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper.  A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

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Hoops, rings, bracelets, & pendants
Sep
24

Hoops, rings, bracelets, & pendants

With Madeline Fine
$100 + 40 materials
2 days
Learn to create beautiful and unique forms of connection. Do you want to make hoop earrings, a ring or two? Perhaps a pendant. You could even make a bracelet with the skills taught in this workshop. Make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry. Students in this two day workshop will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, soldering, forming, texturing and finishing.

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Spinner Ring Workshop
Sep
22

Spinner Ring Workshop

With Chen Blume
$100 + $40 materials
This hands-on class will guide you through the process of soldering and forming 2-3 interconnected rings. The thinner bands that spin in the middle, creating a unique piece of jewelry.

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Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (v)
Sep
12

Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (v)

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With Laurie Savage
$350 + your own materials
5 Thursdays: July 11, 25, August 8, 15, and Sept. 12.
Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Summer: Monday monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (VI)
Sep
9

Summer: Monday monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (VI)

With Laurie Savage
$252 + your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (IV)
Aug
15

Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (IV)

With Laurie Savage
$350 + your own materials
5 Thursdays: July 11, 25, August 8, 15, and Sept. 12.
Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Summer: Monday monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (V)
Aug
12

Summer: Monday monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (V)

With Laurie Savage
$252 + your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with Bezel-Set Cabochon Stone
Aug
10

Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with Bezel-Set Cabochon Stone

Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone.  Students will further develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, finishing, and setting the stone.  All materials will be provided: sterling silver, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper.  A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

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Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (III)
Aug
8

Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (III)

With Laurie Savage
$350 + your own materials
5 Thursdays: July 11, 25, August 8, 15, and Sept. 12.
Open to intermediate students and above.  Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class.  Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

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