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Armstrong offers an ever changing class schedule generally dealing with working with metal and wire. This page will list those classes by subject matter, date of class, a brief description, and the cost of the class. Pre-registration & a non- refundable deposit of 1/2 the listed fee are required for all Armstrong classes, with the balance due on the first day of class. Classes require a minimum of 3 students .Registration will close 2 days prior to the class. Cancellation refunds will only be available if cancelled because of not having enough students enrolled . If you have a group of 3 or more, but find that our schedule does not fit yours, please inquire about special class arrangements. |
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Please join us in welcoming Dan Neville to our existing teaching staff of; Mary Kernahan, Lesley Di Piazza, Signe Lawson, Kathy Ruffin, Lori Brauer, Heidi Posh, and Andrew Coppola! |
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AUGUST 2010 CLASSES |
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Note: Prices for class kits/ supplies are approximations only as the metals market fluctuates daily. |
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Introduction to Metals, Tools, & Techniques with Dan Neville This is the perfect class if you are new to the jewelry & metalsmithing world, or just want to enhance your fundamental skill set. Among the basic techniques that will be covered are sawing, drilling, hole punching, filing, sanding, & dapping. Tool care & maintenance will also be addressed. Students will gain valuable hands-on-experience & practice. One session, 3 hours Tuesday August 3, 6-9 p.m. $45.00 plus supplies (approximately $5) Spinner Rings with Kathy Ruffin Everyone loves rings, & spinner rings are no exception. Whether it is their contrasting metals, textural embellishment or the movement of one layer spinning over the other, spinners have a fun universal appeal. Join Kathy for this fun class & make one that reflects your own personality. Basic torch soldering skills required. One session, 3 hours Wednesday August 4, 6-9 p.m. $45 plus supplies (approximately $4.00 in base metal) Intro to Etching with Lesley Di Piazza Introduce yourself to acid etching in this exciting class. Students will learn how to use a variety of resists including PNP blue, which allows you to transfer any black & white image to your metal for etching. Basic forming finishing techniques will also be covered, & students will leave with a beautiful one of a kind piece of jewelry. One session, 3 hours Thursday August 5, 6-9 p.m. $50.00 plus supplies (approximately $7) Freeform Wire Wrap I with Sig Lawson This class is a great introduction to freeform wire wrapping, & has quickly become a favorite among our students. Between Sig's fresh design ideas & her "no rules" approach, you are sure to have fun & come away with a plethora of unique jewelry pieces. One session. 2 hrs. Wednesday August 11, 6-8 p.m. $40.00 plus supplies ( approximately $12)
Basic Soldering with Lesley Di Piazza Whether you are new to soldering or looking to increase your skills, this class is for you. Lesley will guide you through the theory & practice of butane & acetylene torch soldering. Students will get hands-on experience in class & leave with the knowledge & confidence to solder at home. This class fills quickly, so sign up early! One session, 3 hours. Thursday August 12 6-9 p.m. $50.00 plus supplies (approximately $5)
Freeform casting with Mary Kernahan If you want to create interesting organic shapes or just want to find an outlet for using up all of that scrap metal, then you should definitely consider this class. This direct casting method is a low tech approach using a variety of readily available materials to produce highly dimensional forms. Casting for this session will be done with pewter. One session, 3 hours Saturday August 14, 9:30- 12:30 p.m. $50.00 plus supplies (approximately $8.00) Making Bead Caps with Dan Neville Unique embellishments can make the most ordinary beaded piece into one that is extraordinary. Join Dan & let him show you how to craft the ultimate embellishment- your own custom bead caps. This class is a great introductory class that combines basic metalsmithing techniques with more advanced techniques like disc cutting & dapping, allowing you to create your own custom caps for your beaded creations. One session, 3 hours.
Tuesday August 17, 6-9 p.m. $45.00 plus supplies (approximately $6.00 in base metal) Introduction to Bezel Setting with Kathy Ruffin If you have always wondered how to bezel set stone, this is your class. Using pre-made bezel cups, jump rings, wire and a torch, Kathy will guide you through the "sweat soldering" process, culminating in a simple sterling silver pendant, which will then be bezel set with a cabochon stone. If time permits, students will also be able to make a matching set of post earrings. Basic soldering skills are required for this class. Wednesday August 18, 6-9 p.m. $45.00 plus supplies (approximately $10) Solder Inlay with Lesley DiPiazza Learn how to use solder inlay to diversify your jewelry & metalsmithing projects. Solder inlay allows students to easily incorporate color contrast, making the simplest designs more unique. Working with brass, copper & silver solder, you will explore this technique, making multiple samples & will leave with the knowledge to enhance your future designs. Thursday August 19, 6-9 p.m. $55.00 plus supplies (approximately $8.00) Forged Wire Earrings with Sig Lawson Forging is one of the most basic & useful metal working techniques. Sig will share her tips for using hammers & pliers to shape, forge, & form wireworks into the next dimension! Students will leave class with multiple examples & finished projects. One session, 2 hours Tuesday August 24, 6-8 p.m. $40.00 plus supplies (approximately $6) Patinas on Metal with Mary Kernahan Surface enhancement can turn the most ordinary jewelry piece into a one of a kind masterpiece. If you are ready to turn your work into masterpieces, then this is the class for you. All patina types will be covered, from heat patinas to commercial patinas, to those made from simple household chemicals. You will never produce ordinary work again. One session, 3 hours. Wednesday August 25, 6-9 p.m. $45.00 plus supplies (approximately $5.00) Forging Tapers with Dan Neville Forging, the controlled shaping of metal through the force of hammer blows, is one of the most ancient forms of metal work. Join Dan & let him guide you through the steps in learning to successfully forge tapers in your designs, allowing for changes in form, thickness & providing graceful transitions in planes.
Tuesday August 31, 6-9 p.m. $45.00 plus supplies (approximately $6.00)
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