Classes
This beginner / intermediate class is interesting for those who want to learn how to make jewelry from metal sheet and wire. You will learn how to use basic hand tools (pliers, hammer, saw, files etc) and power tools (flex shaft, torch etc) with which we make several pieces of jewelry. You will learn about metals, stones, settings, chain making and other techniques.The goal is to make you feel comfortable using all the tools mentioned above, and to be able to design and fabricate your own ideas. Edith will teach you to bring out your creative side, she will inspire you and show you how to translate an idea into a piece of wearable art. Projects are:
- Dangling Earrings
- Chain Maille Bracelet
- Textured Pendant
The class fee includes basic materials, like brass, copper sheet and wire, Sterling Silver scraps, flux, solder, propane, oxygen etc.
If you want to work in Sterling Silver or Gold, Edith can order that for you at wholesale prices.
If you have basic hand tools at home, bring them to class (flat nose plier, round nose plier, chain nose plier, wire cutter, jewelry hammer / chasing hammer, jewelry saw & sawblades, bench pin, needlefiles). If you don’t have any of those, please DON’T buy them prior to class; we will talk about them at the first meeting, then you know better what to buy or Edith can order them for you for wholesale prices.
This class is a beginner / intermediate class; after completion you will be allowed to register for open studio.
Where and When:
Jewelry classes at Deborah’s Palm in Palo Alto
Jewelry classes at blue lemon in Carmel
Fees and Registration:
$ 240 / 4-week class / 12 hours of instruction
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“Open Studio” possibilities
For all returning and advanced students I just started offering an “Open Studio”. If you have taken jewelry classes before and you want to work on your own projects, you can have the opportunity to use my studio with all equipment. I will be present and can help you with your questions, I can teach you how to use specialty tools and we can talk about design ideas and how to translate them into beautiful jewelry.
The price is $240 for 12 hours of “Open Studio” time, included is the equipment use, instruction, expertise and, of course basic materials.
Where and When:
Monday 2-5pm at Deborah’s Palm, Palo Alto
Thursday 10am-1pm at blue lemon, Carmel
Fees and Registration:
The price is $240 for 12 hours of “Open Studio” time, included is the equipment use, instruction, expertise and, of course basic materials. In order to be part of “Open Studio”, please contact me.
Special technique workshops
For advanced students only! In these workshops we will concentrate on learning special techniques that require basic jewelry knowledge. Special technique classes will be offered as a 2-day workshop Saturday & Sunday at blue lemon in Carmel.
- cold connections – March 1st & 2nd 2014
- hollow forms – April 12th & 13th 2014
- fold forming – May 3rd & 4th 2014
- cold connections – june 14th & 15th 2014
- advanced chains – July 12th & 13th
Fees and Registration:
Cost for the 12 hours of instruction (6 hours each day) will be $360. Workshops are limited to 5 students per class, so sign up early!DP_Jewelry_registration 2014