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Classes
taught by Kieu Pham Gray are also available in several areas around
the northeast. If you are a store or facility looking to expand
your class offerings, please contact her directly for more information.
Costs for classes and materials vary between venues.
Current
Offerings
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COOL,
CUFFED AND CONNECTED
Learn how to stamp metal AND work with leather.
Students will learn to cut and finish leather in the first
part of the class. In part two, students will learn metal
stamping. Add all the pieces together and you will set the
latest trend in fashion!
Skill
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: 2.5 Hours
Beadfest
Wire April 14, 2012 8-11am |
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UNLOCKED
- BASIC SOLDERING (SS)
Why rummage to find cool keys when you can
make your own from sterling silver. In this class we will
touch on basic soldering and sawing. By the end of the class
you will have Unlocked the possibilities.
Skill
Level: Intermediate
One
Session: Three Hours
Bead
and Button 2012 -
June 8 - 1-4pm
Art
Unravelled - Aug. 2 |
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COLOURS
IN BLOOM - Enameling
Learn to make Enameled and copper ball pins,
to create a bracelet that is blooming in color! Wire wrapping
and torch patina will complete this project. Students may
choose 2 enamel colors from available colors. Additional materials
and tools maybe purchased from instructor.
Skill
Level: All
One
Session: Three Hours
Bead
and Button 2012 -
June 8 - 5-8pm
Beadfest
Wire April 14, 2012 6-9pm |
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ELEMENTS
IN HEAT
Add a new dimension to copper and silver without
breaking your budget! Learn proper firing techniques to easily
add color and design to metal. Students will create fun charms
for pendants, earrings or bracelets. Additional materials
and tools maybe purchased from instructor.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: Three Hours
Bead
and Button 2012 -
June 9 - 9-12pm
Beadfest
Wire April 14, 2012 1:30-4:30pm |
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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.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner
One
Session: Three Hours
Bead
and Button 2012 -
June 9 - 2-5pm
Proposed
For Beadfest 2012 |
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ROCKIN'
RIVETS
If you have been be 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.
Skill Level: Beginner
One
Session: Three Hours
Tools
& Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.
Bead
and Button 2012 -
June 6 - 4-7pm
Proposed
For Beadfest 2012 |
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POP,
ROCKS and RIVETS
Create one of a kind rings and pendants with
river stones and silver. This class will offer hands on experience
with a flex shaft and how to properly use it. Students will
learn how to drill several pieces, create rivets and bend
wire for a simply Pop creation! Enough material will be provided
to complete both projects. (Stones will vary in color and
size.) Tools and equipment is available for purchase from
instructor.
Skill Level: Beginner
One
Session: Three Hours
Tools
& Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.
Bead and Button 2012 -
June 7- 8:30-11:30am |
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WRAP-AROUND
SHABBY CHIC BRACELET
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.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner
One
Session: Three Hours
Bead
and Button 2012 -
June 6 - 12-3pm
Beadfest
Wire April 15, 2012 8-11am |
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LENTIL AND BEAD STEW
Expand your silversmithing skills with shaping
and forming to create beads ands lentils. This unique project
will help set you apart from ordinary charms.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: 2.5 Hours
Bead
and Button 2012 -
June 7 - 12:30-3:30pm
Proposed
For Beadfest 2012 |
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BOX RING
Create
a hollow ring while refining your sawing and soldering techniques.
If you are looking to challenge this class will surely impress.
Every step will refine your skills and give you experience
with that tool (saw) you have been avoiding. Soldering experience
a must.
Skill Level: Advanced
One
Session: Six Hours
Bead and Button 2012 -
June 5 - 9:30-5:30pm
Art
Unraveled - July 31, 2012 |
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Fluted Pipes
Add a new dimension to copper without breaking your budget! From copper piping, wire and enamel we will create a vibrant bracelet. In this class we will touch on torch fired enamel, sawing, and shaping techniques.
Skill Level: Advanced
One
Session: 3 Hours
Art
Unraveled - Aug 1, 2012 |
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BEACHIN' RIVETS
Long
walks on the beach have yielded pockets full of glass and
nowhere to go. Here is a way to make them useful. Learn to
drill glass and rivet the holes for a great finish. 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 into stones and create rivets for a great finish! Flex
shafts will be provided for every students.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: Three Hours
Bead and Button 2012 -
June 5 - 7-10pm
June 8 - 8:30-11:30am
June 10 - 9-12pm
Proposed
For Beadfest 2012 |
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BALL
AND LOOP - Silver Fusing
Create an elegant chain from the fine art of
fusing. For this class, all you will need is wire! The best
things in life are the simple.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: Three Hours
Bead and Button 2012 -
June 6 - 8-11am
Proposed
For Beadfest 2012 |
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Cut Outs - Sawing Made Easy
If you have been fighting wtih a saw, this
class will help you win. Learn the proper way to handle this
essential tool to create great cut out pieces from any metal.
Skill
Level: ALL
One
Session: Three Hours |
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STACKING - Tube Setting
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.
Pre-requisite: basic soldering.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: Three Hours |
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BUBBLE FUSION
Silver
Fusing with a twist. Learn to fuse fine silver wire while
adding beads seamlessly. Through repetition you will master
silver fusing. This technique will expand your skills in silversmithing
while making a fun and playful bracelet. Students will use
fine silver with glass beads to complete project. Students
with smaller wrists will have enough beads to also make earrings.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: 2.5 Hours |
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METAL E-SQUARED
Metal
Etching and Enameling. Designed to kick up your creative juices.
This class will teach you how to etch copper And torch fire
enamel. Students will not only walk away with finished pieces
but also an etching and enameling kit so they can start working
immediately after the class.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
One
Session: Six Hours |
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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.
Skill
Level: Advanced
One
Session: Six Hours
Pre-requisite:
students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch,
teach approval is required. |
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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.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
One
Session: Three Hours |
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BASIC
SOLDERING - Rings and Bangles
Learn
the basic concepts in soldering and metal stamping while making
rings and bangles. By the end of this class you will have
an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully
solder simple joints and stamp metal. Students will have time
to make at least 1 ring and 1 bangle. Students who work quickly
will be able to finish 3 rings and 1 bangle.
Skill
Level: Beginner
One
Session: Three Hours |

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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.
Skill
Level: Beginner
One
Session: Three Hours |
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CAPTURED
- Cold Connections
Learn to make connections cold! No soldering needed. During
this class we will touch base on sawing, texturing and making
connections.
Skill
Level: Confident Beginner
One Session: 2.5 Hours |
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MOBIUS BRACELET
Learn to create twists and coils from wire
to make a statement. Additionally, students will learn to
torch patina copper to create rich colors.
Skill
Level: Beginner
One
Session: Two Hours |
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BAUBLE-LICIOUS
Create the most sparkly of bracelets with a
tubular weave and your choice of crystals. This two part class
will teach you how to create a bangle of beads. In the first
class, students will learn how to begin and continue the weave.
In the second class, students will bring back their completed
weaves to learn how to finish the technique.
Skill
Level: Beginner
Two
Sessions: Two Hours/Session |
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