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updated Mar. 4, 2010

 

BEADING 101 - Necklaces and Bracelets
Learn to make Necklaces and Bracelets using basic finishing techniques. Class instructions will cover all basic information needed to get started. All students will have the opportunity to finish one to two pieces by the end of the class. List of necessary materials and tools will be provided. Tools will be available to share.

Cost: $42, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1 Pre-requisite: none

Chagrin Falls

Sunday
| Mar. 14 | *12:30 - 3:30pm

Tuesday
| Mar. 30 | *6:15 - 9:15pm

Saturday
| Mar. 27 | *10:30 - 1pm

Rocky River

Wednesday
| Mar. 10 | *6:15 - 9:15pm

Monday
| Apr. 5 | *6:15 - 9:15pm


 

BEADING 201 - Earrings and Pendants
Learn to create Earrings and Pendants using wire-wrapping techniques. List of necessary materials will be provided. Tools are available for sharing,

Cost: $32, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1 Pre-requisite: none

Chagrin Falls

Sunday
| Mar. 14|*12:30 - 2:30pm

Tuesday
| Mar. 9 |*10 - 12pm

Rocky River

Wednesday
| Mar. 10 |*6:30– 8:30pm

 

 

Embellished Cabochons (NEW!!)
Wire wrapping now has a new Twist! Learn to set cabochons and flat stones with wire. This new design will tantalize your creativity and take cabochons to a new dimension. Most students will complete the project at the end of the class.
Cost: $48, Tools: Some tools available to share,

Sessions: 1,

Chagrin Falls
Monday
| Mar. 15 | *6:15 - 9:15pm

 

 

BASIC SOLDERING I - SPIRAL CHAIN
Learn the basic concepts in soldering while creating a Spiral Chain. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully solder simple joints. Students will complete a spiral bracelet by the end of class.
Cost: $57, Skill Level: Confident Beginner, Sessions: 1
Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to share. Optional Soldering Kits $125.

Chagrin Falls

Tuesday
| Mar. 30 | *6:30 - 9pm

Rocky River

Monday
| Mar. 29 | *6:30– 9pm

 

BASIC SOLDERING I - Charms
Learn the basic concepts in soldering while creating a Message Charm with a silver edge. This project will allow you to create a more polished look to your stamping projects. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully solder simple joints.

Cost: $62, Skill Level: Confident Beginner, Sessions: 1
Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to share. Optional Soldering Kits $125.

Chagrin Falls
Tuesday
| Mar. 30 | *9:30 - 12:30pm

 

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Soldering & Forming- Lentil Charms
Expand your silversmithing skills with shaping and forming to create beads ands lentils. This unique project will help set you apart from ordinary charms.

Cost: $38, Skill Level: must have knowledge in basic soldering and stamping metal, Sessions: 1 Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to share.

Chagrin Falls
Tuesday
| Mar. 30 | *1:30 - 3:30pm

 

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Bezel Setting - Intro to Silversmithing


If you are looking for a fresh approach to jewelry making try metalsmithing. This class will teach you how to create sterling silver bezels to set cabachons for pendants.
Cost: $135, Tools: Available to share,

Skill Level: Advanced, Sessions: 1, Pre-requisite: : students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch, teach approval is required.

Chagrin Falls

Saturday
| Mar. 13 | *9:30 - 3:30pm

 

Stacking Rings - Tube Setting (New!!)
Handcrafted stacking rings are fun and easy to make. In this class students will learn to tube set gem cut stones and make rings. Most students will finish 3 rings.
Cost: $48, Tools: Some tools available to share.

Sessions: 1, Pre-requisite: : students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch.

Chagrin Falls
Sunday
| Mar. 28 | *12:30 - 3pm

Etched Pendants
In this class you will learn a simple process for etching copper and brass along with several finishing techniques. You will combine several etched pieces into a layered pendant that is uniquely yours. A variety of ideas for incorporating etched pieces into your work will be presented.

Cost: $45, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Materials: Required kits available for purchase from instructor.($10) Tools: Tools will be provided to share.

Please note: Groupon values are not valid towards materials fees.

Chagrin Falls

Sunday
| Apr. 25| *12:30 - 3:30pm

Rocky River

Monday
| Mar. 8 | *6:15 – 9:15pm

 

 

 

 

 

Rockin' Rivets
If you have been collecting beach glass, shells, river rock or beads that that don't have holes we have creative ways to make them useful. This class will offer hands on experience with a flex shaft and how to properly use it. Students will have the opportunity to drill holes, create a channel and finishing techniques.

Cost: $34, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Chagrin Falls
Wednesday

| Mar. 31 | *6:30 - 8:30pm

 

 

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Silver and Ice - Pave Made Easy
Get your Flex shaft on! This sophisticated project is perfect for beginners! Steady hands and magnifiers is the key to completing this project. Materials: Kits available $30

Cost: $38, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Chagrin Falls
Thursday
| Mar. 11 | *6:30 -9pm

Rocky River
Saturday
| Mar. 27 | *10:30 - 1pm

 

Charming Impressions Trio -

(EZ spiraling ring, charms, bracelet)

Create lasting impressions through jewelry. In this class you will learn basic techniques of metalworking, stamping and finishing sterling silver. Students will have the opportunity to work on all 3 projects.

Cost: $48, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Chagrin Falls
Saturday
| Mar. 27 | *2 - 4pm

Wednesday
| Mar. 31 | *9:30 - 12pm

 

 

PMC 101
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is the alternate answer to creating fine jewelry without metalsmithing. Students will learn basic techniques for handling and finishing PMC from a certified PMC instructor. Some of the pieces created will be kiln fired (one firing) and there will be a torch firing demo. Pieces that do not make it in the first kiln firing will be available for pick up at the store 1 week after class. Tools will be provided by instructor for sharing. Class registration must be 10 days before class to allow for ordering of materials.

Materials: Clay may be purchased from instructor 16 g. pkgs available. Market pricing will apply.

Cost: $87, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

 

Rocky River
Friday
| Mar. 6 | *10 - 3pm

 

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Pendant shown are completed student pieces.

Dichroic Pendants (NEW!!)

Learn how to make beautiful Dichroic Pendants. In this class you will learn how to properly handle glass; cutting, assembling and firing. By the end of the class , not only will you have enough knowledge to repeat the process on your own you will have TWO beautiful pendants. If you have been working with PMC you will be able to use your PMC kilns.

Cost: $42, Skill Level: Any, Sessions: 1, Materials: $20
Please note: Groupon values are not valid towards materials fees.

Chagrin Falls

Sunday
| Mar. 21| *12:30 -3:30pm

 

 


Wrap Around Shabby Chic Bracelet (NEW!!)

This hot new bracelet will have you all Wrapped up with the celebs! A fresh look with Swarovski crystals will have you all set for Spring. In this class you will learn to weave Swarovski crystals onto leather cording. Most students will finish a double wrap bracelet while others will finish a triple.

Cost: $42, Skill Level: Any, Sessions: 1

Chagrin Falls

Wednesday
| Mar. 31| *6:30 - 9pm

 

 

Viking Knitting - Introduction
Knitting is not just for yarn…come to this exciting class and learn the ancient art of Viking Knitting. Instead of needles and fiber, this technique uses Sterling Silver, Gold Filled or Art wire. You will learn how to loop the wire into a tube of silver and transform it into a bracelet.

Cost: $48, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Chagrin Falls
Thursday
| Mar. 28 |*12:30 - 3:30pm

 

 

So you wanna sell your STUFF?!
How to successfully sell at Arts/Craft Shows If you are considering the plunge into art & crafts shows here is a way to get a head start. This seminar style class is designed to show you the ins and outs of retail and wholesale shows. You will learn the how to's of show applications, displays, credit card sales, selling your product, license requirements, collecting sales tax, etc…. Although the focus will be on jewelry, questions will be answered for other arts as well. By the end of the seminar you will know how to prepare for the upcoming season and what to anticipate for your first show. Materials: Paper and pen to take notes.

Cost: $75, Skill Level: ALL, Sessions: 1

Tools & Materials: Please bring notepad and questions.

Chagrin Falls
Saturday

| Apr. 24, 2010 | *6:30 - 9:30pm

Rocky River
Friday
| Aug. 29 | *6:30 - 9:30pm