Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreLearn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreThis class will focus on inspiration and strategies to improve your design skills. We will work on creating new avenues of exploration through design prompts, model making and critiques.
read moreLearn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreExperiment with alternative casting techniques that can be used in almost any environment. We’ll explore ways to cast silver objects using water, coffee beans, frozen vegetables and spaghetti. We’ll also explore charcoal casting techniques. You’ll work toward creating components that you can use to create future jewelry pieces such as charms and pendants.
read moreLearn to combine metal clay and a molded element with a custom-made, framed back plate to create a vintage-looking medallion. You’ll learn to use a two-part compound to replicate any flat backed item of your choice and emboss a frame design into an easy-to-use texture sheet. Later, you’ll join these two elements to form a […]
read moreWe'll be making a unique hollow-form bead in order to understand and learn how to create dimension in our designs. Students will assemble a number of pieces together to make a bed-pillow-shaped bead then finish off designs with texture.
read moreLearn to work with metal clay, a malleable, metal-bearing material that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail and texture. You’ll fire the metal clay to transform it into a silver object. Add a new skill to your repertoire each week and […]
read moreMake a cuff bracelet. Explore shaping and texturing using various hammer techniques to create your unique cuff design.
read moreIn this 6 week course, students will learn a variety of basic stone setting techniques including bezel setting, tab setting, prong setting, flush setting, and bead setting. Each week we will introduce a new setting skill. Over the 6 weeks students will be asked to design jewelry that houses any of the stone setting techniques […]
read moreWire earrings! Learn to manipulate wire using pliers, mandrels and hammers to create unique styles. We will experiment with flat and dimensional ideas. You will work in copper and make final earrings in Sterling silver.
read moreSleeve Rings are a great way for beginners and advanced students alike to integrate alternative materials and nonferrous metals such as copper and brass into ring form with a silver sleeve that will elevate the wearability of these materials.
read moreCreate a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreWorking with variety of tools in the studio we will make (3) stacking sterling-silver rings with different surfaces. You will form & solder each ring using either wire or sheet. Demos will include using a roll mill, flex shaft (burs, cutting discs, silicone wheels), hammers and hand files to help you create a variety of […]
read moreIn this workshop for making tools, students will make basic chasing tools out of tool steel. Chasing tools are some of the foundational tools used in a metalsmith's studio. We will also discuss how to modify tools in our personal studios, create wax working tools, and even how to make tools from reclaimed steel.
read moreMake several textured and forged bangle bracelets. Using simple hammering and forging techniques, create textured and varied dimensional wire bangles. We will be working in copper and brass for practice, then you will be provided silver wire for two bracelets.
read moreLearn basic small metalworking techniques to make small containers, jewelry boxes, or other hollow form sculptures. To create your piece, we'll learn sawing, filing, sanding, forming, texturing, annealing, multiple styles of soldering, and patination. We'll focus on laying out different sculptural shapes, high temperature soldering, and tension lid construction. While this is a beginner class […]
read moreJump right into working with sterling silver for jewelry. Basic jewelry fabrication techniques will be demonstrated or reviewed including sawing, drilling, sanding, polishing, and soldering. You can expect to leave class with one finished piece of jewelry. This class is accessible to the beginner but is also ideal for someone looking to polish their beginner […]
read moreIn this 5 day intensive students will create their own glass and mixed media artwork in the form of collage or assemblage. Bring in the things you are interested in incorporating with your glass work like photos, parts and pieces of things such as jewelry and other memorabilia. Materials which can be used range from […]
read moreDuring this 5-day intensive, students will make small-scale 3D glass castings. Possibilities are paper weights, a bas relief tile or bowl, a small lidded box and small sculptures. Techniques include working from found and natural objects, sculpting forms, making duplicates, mold making and finishing. No previous experience is necessary.
read moreDiscover the fundamental concept of jewelry design and learn basic techniques for working with metals in this introductory class. The class begins with instruction on techniques such as drilling, sawing, texturing, working with wire, and finishing techniques. Soldering with a torch will also be introduced. Students will then use these skills to make a piece […]
read moreLearn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreThis class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. Use this class to finish working on projects already started or begin a new project. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your creative practice with glass!
read moreStudents will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreExplore the world of flameworking and sculpting with glass. You’ll learn basic sculpting and forming techniques for borosilicate glass on the torch and gain an understanding of welds and connections by constructing flowers and other organic forms.
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