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2017 Class Schedule
The 2017 Schedule is as follows. Please keep an eye on the Classes Page for the most current information. (On occasion, when we plan dates in January for the following November, something comes up and we need to adjust.)
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2017 Class Schedule
2/9 Textures 101: Hammered Heart
3/23 Torch Enameling 101
3/30 Torch Enameling 102
4/22 Walk in the Woods: Leaf Collection
5/4 Leaf Jewelry 103
5/10 Leaf Jewelry 103
5/11 Soldering 101: Simple Hammered Earrings
6/8 Garden Art 102: Copper Sconce
7/13 Textures 102: Riveted Bangle Bracelet
7/15 Metal Etching 202
8/5 Soldering 202: Silver Stoneset Ring
8/31 Textures 102: Impressions Earrings
10/12 Soldering 101: Simple Hammered Earrings
10/21 Findings 201: Clasps and Earwires
11/9 Forming 101: Ornaments
To make choosing your ideal course easier, we’ve loosely borrowed from college course classification. For instance, if you’re a beginner, a 101 class is definitely for you! However, if you’ve had some experience with metal-working or have taken a class with us before, consider trying out a 200-level class to build upon your existing knowledge. Richelle makes every effort to ensure her guests enjoy their experience and welcomes anyone to any class. So if you’re feeling adventurous, don’t be afraid to try metal etching, even if you’ve never crafted before. Likewise, if you’re an artist seeking a fun night of being crafty, textures 101 is not beneath you. Basically, there is something for everyone!
100-level classes are “Make-and-Take” style. They take place on weeknights and last approximately an hour. Feel free to BYOB at these events. Our goal is to help you forget about life’s monotonous obligations and gather together to unleash your creativity and make something for you to take home and enjoy.
200-level classes are longer workshops that usually take place on weekends. We’ll dive into understanding the techniques that change and shape the material while learning to use specific tools in the process. Depending on the focus of the class, 200-levels may last the morning or most of the day.
2/9 Textures 101: Hammered Heart
Learn to use various hammers to generate texture into copper hearts that will be made into pendant necklaces. What’s more cathartic than relieving stress and getting creative through hammering metal? We’ll start at 6pm and take a little over an hour to create our hammered hearts at this Thursday night class. Class cost (includes materials) is $35. For questions or to register, contact us.
3/23 Torch Enameling 101
Join us at the metalledwith studio for a Torch-Fired Enameling Make-and-Take! During this class, guests learn how to apply and fuse enamel to copper using fire. The finished product will be an enamel necklace. All materials (copper, enamel, equipment, and necklace) are included in the class, priced at $35. We’ll start at 6pm, and the estimated time to complete the project is 1 hour. For questions or to register, contact us.
3/30 Torch Enameling 102
This is the next step up from Torch Enameling 101. Using the same basic principals learned from basic torch enameling, we’re taking it to the next level by introducing an additional color and experimenting with color design techniques. We’ll start at 6pm. The estimated time to complete the project is approximately 1.5 hours. Class cost (all materials included) is $45. For questions or to register, contact us.
4/22 Walk in the Woods: Leaf Collection
Join us on Earth Day as we spend time hiking in nature. Test your tree identification or become acquainted with new plants. Observe which species are already out in full leaf and which buds have yet to unfurl. Take note of what you see and compare it to next year’s Earth Day. Listen to the bird migration already under way. Learn about plant preservation and museum techniques. This event is shine only. Details TBD. 5/4 Leaf Jewelry 103
Love our Eastern Woodlands style with the botanicals set in resin? Now’s your chance to create your own. Bring along your own pressed leaves (less than an inch long and bring multiple back-ups) or choose from a variety we have prepared. We will be focusing on resin techniques more than metalworking at this class. A necklace pendant bezel will be prepared for you to resin-set your little piece of natural art. We’ll start at 6pm. The estimated time to complete the project is 1.5 hours. Class cost (all materials included) is $55. For questions or to register, contact us.
5/11 Soldering 101: Simple Hammered Earrings
Take a night out and make a lovely pair of simple, hammered wire earrings. This make-and-take class will run a little over an hour. Basic metalworking skills will be taught, and we will practice soldering. Materials are included in this class at $35. We’ll start at 6pm. This entertaining evening is meant as a time and space to exercise your creative side in a relaxed atmosphere. BYOB and let’s make something together! For questions or to register, contact us.
6/8 Garden Art 102: Copper Sconce
Want to work with metal but not wear your creation? We hear you. Join our debut event featuring an elegant sconce created from copper. We will use thick copper wire and a votive candle in a glass holder to create a sconce perfect for your outdoor garden space. We’ll start at 6pm. This class will take 1.5-2 hours and cost $45. For questions or to register, contact us.
7/13 Textures 102: Riveted Bangle Bracelet
Guests will create an open bangle bracelet, accented by rivets and textured. It’s a simple and classic design that will involve work with mandrels, hammers, and drills. We’ll start at 6pm. This class will take 1.5 hours at $45. For questions or to register, contact us.
7/15 Metal Etching 202
Join us for this one-day workshop exploring the technique of salt-water etching on copper. Salt water etching does not use the harsh chemicals traditionally associated with metal etching. Each guest will be provided with copper, resist materials, and a small power supply to use during the workshop. The cost is $75. Guests should bring a packed lunch. The workshop will run from 9AM-3PM (including a lunch break). For questions or to register, contact us.
8/5 Soldering 202: Silver Stone-set Ring
Join us to create a small silver stone-set ring at the metalledwith studio. Participants will learn basic soldering, ring forming, texturing, stone-setting and polishing. You will become familiar with various hand tool techniques and content that covers multiple basic metalworking skills. Materials and tools, including gemstones and sterling silver, are covered in this 3-3.5 hour course for a fee of $75. We’ll start at 9am. For questions or to register, contact us.
8/31 Textures 102: Impression Earrings
Participants in this class create a set of earrings while exploring the next level of texturing. Impression Earrings introduces roll printing and stamping. Texturing by hammer may also be included, if desired. We’ll start at 6pm. This class will take 1 hour at $35. For questions or to register, contact us.
10/12 Soldering 101: Simple Hammered Earrings
It’s American Craft Week! Take a night out and make a lovely pair of simple, hammered wire earrings. This make-and-take class will run a little over an hour. Basic metalworking skills will be taught, and we will practice soldering. Materials are included in this class at $35. We’ll start at 6pm. This entertaining evening is meant as a time and space to exercise your creative side in a relaxed atmosphere. BYOB and let’s make something together! For questions or to register, contact us.
10/21 Findings 201: Clasps and Earwires
Ah, findings: the little-celebrated but very important pieces of jewelry which hold everything together. Join us for this workshop where we will build simple, yet effective clasps and ear wires. Participants will also learn how to use jump rings and pliers properly and practice a wrapping technique guaranteed to elevate both the form and function of your jewelry. This class will start at 9am, take 3 hours and costs $65. For questions or to register, contact us.
11/9 Forming 101: Ornaments
Let’s make ornaments together! Looking for a fun night out that can double as a lesson to prepare you in handmade gifts? We’ll have design options to choose from and teach you how to create ornaments that can serve as a fun memory on your own tree or can be given as gifts to others in plenty of time before the holidays begin. We’ll start at 6pm. This class will take 1.5 hours and cost $35. For questions or to register, contact us.