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Jewelery Exploration
April 23-25, 2010
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We are currently accepting applications for class proposals. If you are interested in teaching during the Exploration please contact us.
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Gadgets
and Gizmos
Expand your tool collection with the latest
Gadgets and Gizmos. This seminar will demonstrate all the
latest tools in the jewelry industry.
Cost:
$7 Reservations a MUST!
Chagrin
Falls
Friday
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Apr. 23 | *2:30 - 4:30
| Apr. 23 | *6:30 - 8:30 |
Rocky
River
Thursday
| Apr. 22 | *6:30 - 8:30pm |
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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.Tools will be available to share.
Cost:
$42, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1 Pre-requisite: none |
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
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Apr. 24 | *9 - 12pm |
Rocky
River
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *9:30 - 12:30pm |
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BEADING
201 - Earrings and Pendants
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. Tools will be available to share.
Cost:
$32, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1 Pre-requisite: none
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 |*3:30 -5:30pm
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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
Sessions: 1,
Chagrin
Falls
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *11:30 - 2pm
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Rocky
River
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *1 - 3:30pm |
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EZ Cabochons (NEW!!)
Guest Instructor Carla Meinburg
A new, quick and unusual way to capture your
favorite gemstone. Round, oval or square shapes work best
in this project. Students will also have the option to oxidize
their finished piece. Skill
Level: Beginner
Cost:
$48
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *12:30 - 2:30pm
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Abstract
Forms - Resin...continues
Blaze your own trails with this new technique. Learn to create
your own frames to work with resin and create one of a kind
pendants and earrings.
Cost: $42, Pre-requisite: Beading 201 Skill Level: Intermediate,
Sessions: 1
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 |*4 - 6pm
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Rocky
River
Sunday
| Apr. 18 | *3 - 5pm
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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
Wednesday
| Apr. 21 |*6:30 - 9pm
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Rocky
River
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *12:30 - 3pm
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Stackable 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:
$62, Tools:
Some tools available to share.
Sessions: 1, Pre-requisite:
: students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch.
Chagrin
Falls
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *12 - 3pm
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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 knowledge in basic soldering and stamping
metal, Tools: Tools will be provided to share.
Chagrin
Falls
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *4 - 6pm
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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
Sunday
*7 - 9:30pm
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Etching
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
Chagrin
Falls
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *12:30 - 3:30pm
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Rocky
River
Saturday
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Apr. 24 | *2 - 5pm |
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Falling
Leaves - Fold Forming
A great class introducing students to the movement
of metal by forging Students will learn how to anneal, cut,
hammer and desired shape metal. Class also includes oxidizing
and heat patina techniques.
Cost: $62, Skill Level: Beginner
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *9:30 - 12:30pm
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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: $38, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Chagrin
Falls
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *9 - 11:30am
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Dichroic
Pendants
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 you will have enough knowledge
to repeat the process on your own. Every student will have
the opportunity to work on 2 pieces. Due to long firing times
fused pieces will be available for pick up the following week.
If you have been working with PMC you will be able to use
your PMC kilns.
Cost:
$42, Skill Level: Any,Materials: $20

student samples
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Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *9 -12pm
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Bronze
Metal Clay
Step up your PMC skills. Welcome to Bronze Metal Clay. This
new material will tantalize your PMC creativity. Learn proper
handling and firing techniques while making great pieces to
enhance your jewelry designs. (Due to long firing times, finished
pieces will be available for pick up the following week.)
Cost: $62, Skill Level: Beginner
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 |*9:30 - 12pm
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Rocky
River
Sunday
| Apr. 18 | *11:30 - 2pm
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PMC
Toggles - Precious Metal Clay
Learn to make your own toggle findings to add a custom look
to your jewelry desigsn.
Cost: $98, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 |*1 - 3pm
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class project will use round shapes |
Fun
with Color - Torch Fired Enameling
Add a new dimension to copper, brass and silver
without breaking your budget! Torch fired enameling is a great
way to add color to metals. Learn proper firing techniques
to easily add color to metal. Students will create fun charms
for pendants, earrings or bracelets
Cost: $52, Skill Level: Confident Beginner Sessions: 1
Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to
share.
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *6:30-9:30pm
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Celestial
Pendants (NEW!!) - Cold Connections
Make
Connections…Cold! Create fun pendants using mixed metals while
learning how to rivet. No need to solder.
Cost:
$34, Skill Level: Any, Sessions: 1
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *1 - 3pm
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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
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *2:30 - 5pm
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Rocky
River
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *3 - 5:30pm |
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Charming
Impressions Trio
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(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
| Apr . 24 | *4 - 6:30pm
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Rocky
River
Friday
| Apr. 23 | *6 - 8:30pm |
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Chain
Maille - Full Persian
Learn to weave a traditional decorative chain
using Jump Rings in your choice of metal. You will learn the
proper way of opening and closing jump rings. Student may
need additional time to complete the project.
Cost: $34, Skill Level: Confident Beginner Sessions: 1
Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to
share.
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *4 - 6pm
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Rocky
River
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *12:30 - 2:30pm |
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Pearl
Knotting
PEARL KNOTTING Learn the age-old technique
of Pearl Knotting using a modern day device, a Tri-Cord Knotter.
This technique may also be used to create new interest to
your current bead designs. Materials list will be provided.
Class sign up must be 10 days prior to scheduled class to
allow for the shipment for the Tri-Cord Knotter if you do
not have one.
Cost: $34, Skill Level: Beginner Sessions: 1
Chagrin
Falls
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *1 - 3pm
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Rocky
River
Sunday
| Apr. 25 | *3- 5pm |
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Spiraling
Butterfly Bracelet
Cost: $48, Skill Level: Intermediate must have 201 experience
Sessions: 1
Chagrin
Falls
Sunday
| Apr. 24 | *2:30 - 5:30pm
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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 |*6:30 - 9:30pm
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Rocky
River
Saturday
| Apr. 24 | *9 - 12pm
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