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WINTER 2010
February 7
11:00 - 3:00pm - Front Clasp Necklace
Mokume Gane (pronounced moe-koo-may-GAHN-ay) is the Japanese term for "woodgrained metal". In this class we will modify the metal component to use polymer clay in its place. By layering and manipulating the polymer clay amyriad of interesting and beautiful designs can be achieved. The Mokume Gane will be used as a background for a stamped design pendant highlighted with paints.
Materials included. Required supplies: baby wipes, exacto knife, pasta machine if you have one.
Instructor: Denise Graham
$45
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February 10
6:30 - 8:30pm - Swarovski Crystal Heart
Create a beautiful, sparkly heart with Swarovski Crystals and a modified 2-needle right-angle weave. Many colors to choose from.
Instructor: Staff
$50
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February 21
11:00 - 3:00pm - Cold Connection Open Studio
Pre-requisite: Previous Cold Connection Class.
Work on a project of your choice. Disc cutting and dapping tools, as well as flex shaft available for your use. Additional supplies available for purchase, as needed.
Instructor: Staff
$25 + Materials/tools as needed
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February 28
1:00-3:30pm - Peyote Stitch - The Basics
Stitch a peyote sampler. Demystify the difference between even and odd count peyote. All Materials Included.
Instructor: Staff
$30
March 7
9:30- 12:00pm - Wire Wrap a Cabochon - Back By Popular Demand
Select a stone or fused dichroic glass cabochon to wrap with sterling silver wire to crreate a "cage" and bezel. Suggested supplies: pliars, chain, bent chain, round and flat, Semi-flush wire cutters
Instructor: Adina DeRoy-Stouffer
$35
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1:30- 4:30pm - A "Quartet of Rings" - Back By Popular Demand
Shape, hammer, and form sterling silver wire to create four beautiful rings. Sterling silver wire and beads included. Suggested supplies: pliers, chain, bent chain, round, and flat. Semi-flush wire cutters. Bring a ring mandrel and chasing hammer, if you have them.
Instructor: Adina DeRoy-Stouffer
$35
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March 10
6:00 - 8:00pm - Russian Leaf Embellishment
Learn to stitch Russian leaves using seed beads. We will use the leaves to embellish a pre-made peyote stitch band. Materials included. Please bring a peyote stitched strip, your choice of even or odd count, use size 8/0 seed beads, preferably
Instructor: Denise Giradeau
$35
March 14
10:00 - 4:00pm - Silver Metal Clay - The Basics
Roll, stamp, texture Art Clay Silver to design a pendant and earrings or toggle clasp. The dried "clay" will be kiln fired, then brushed, oxidized, and polished, as desired
Instructor: Staff
$75 + Tool Kit $35
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April 11
10:00 - 4:00pm - Cold Connections
This is metalsmithing for the timid. No soldering necessary. Cut, shape, hammer, texture and stamp sheet metal. Use rivets to attach the metal pieces. Design a pendant and a pair of earrings, time permitting.
Pre-requisite: wire wrapping basics or similar class.
Required supplies: pliers, chain and round nose, semi-flush wire cutters, sharpie marker, and a universal eyelet setter.
Instructor: Staff
$75 + Tool Kit $102
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April 14
6:00 - 8:00pm - Multi-Strand Necklace
Learn to design and finish a multi-strand necklace using a unique combination of Czech glass, seed beads and copper. Incorporate a Murano style glass pendant. Previous crimping experience helpful.
Instructor: Staff
$45
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April 18
12:00 - 330pm - Reversible Hollow Domed Beads
Learn the basics of working with metal clay, including how to form it into a domed shape. Make two domed circles, attach them into a single, reversible, hollow "lentil-shape" bead! You'll have the choice of designing a piece you'll be proud to wear on its own, or one that you can later string as a focal point in your own beaded creation.
Instructor: Carol Scheftic
$100
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April 25
11:00 - 3:00pm - It's a Wrap-Metal Clay Ring
Stamp, design, kiln fire, and forge Art Clay Silver to create a beautiful bypass Ring under the tutelage of Barb Kaczor. Materials included. Suggested supplies: Metal clay work surface, stamps, and tools as desired. Bring a ring mandrel and chasing hammer if you have them.
Pre-requisite: previous experience with metal clay
Instructor: Barb Kaczor
$70
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Register for 3 or more classes and receive 15% off! Sign-up early, class size
is limited!
Call 724.731.0303 to register
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