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July 2-6, 2012
course fee $445 + $105 course supplies
Students will learn basic jewellery making skills, including stone-setting, soldering, piercing, riveting, hot-forging, finishing, etc. Everything you need to make professional quality jewellery can literally fit into a large shoebox! Keep costs to a minimum with tricks and tips for re-using/re-purposing common household items and hardware. Learn that knowledge, not gizmos, will ultimately set your work apart. Work just about anywhere with your new portable "Shoebox Studio". Materials kit includes copper sheet, wire, and tubing, silver solder, small stones, and much more. If you would like to work with sterling silver, please bring some with you.
Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA), Victoria, B.C..
http://www.missa.ca/
Registration begins January 31st, 2012!
(Or January 20th if you become a "Friend of MISSA" when you register.)
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July 7-8, 2012
course fee $185 + $97 course supplies
Learn to use a crochet hook to Crochet Knit very fine silver wire into a remarkably flexible and delicate tube. Then learn to make two linked chain patterns: Jens Pind Chain and Turkish Round Maille. The lovely narrow rope of the Jens Pind chain (perfect for showing off pendants) contrasts beautifully with the richly textured Turkish Round Maille chain. Both linked chains are constructed from sterling silver jump-rings. Simple fastening mechanisms and findings, including ear wires, are taught so that each student may finish two bracelets and one pair of earrings. Materials kit includes 1.5oz. of silver wire and rings.
Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA), Victoria, B.C.
http://www.missa.ca/
Registration begins January 31st, 2012!
(Or January 20th if you become a "Friend of MISSA" when you register.)
Turkish Round Maille Earrings
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July 9-13, 2012
course fee $445 + $105 course supplies
Build on your basic jewellery making skills to take your knowledge to the next level. Experiment with marriage-of-metals, fusing, forging, tool making, hinges, box clasps, and setting faceted stones. If you took Shoebox Studio: Jewellery Basics, you probably already have all the tools you need in your shoebox. Now you'll learn to do more with them! Materials kit includes copper & brass sheet, wire, rod and tubing, faceted stones, fine silver wire, and much more. If you would like to work with sterling silver, please bring some with you. Prerequisite: Shoebox Studio: Jewellery Basics or equivalent fundamental jewellery class.
Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA), Victoria, B.C.
http://www.missa.ca/
Registration begins January 31st, 2012!
(Or January 20th if you become a "Friend of MISSA" when you register.)
Desert Sun Pendant
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August 2-5, 2012
course fee $295 + $95 course supplies
Learn basic jewelry making skills, including soldering, piercing, riveting, hot-twisting, finishing, etc. You can make professional quality jewelry with tools that can fit into a large shoebox! Keep costs to a minimum with tricks and tips for re-using/re-purposing common household items and hardware. Learn that knowledge, not gizmos, will ultimately set your work apart. Work just about anywhere with your new portable Shoebox Studio. Materials kit includes copper sheet, wire, and tubing, silver solder, and much more. Students will make numerous samples to practice techniques, and may also design projects to complete on their own.
Sitka Center for Art & Ecology
http://www.sitkacenter.com/classes/recordlist.lasso
Early registration for Sitka Center members begins on February 27, 2012. Registration opens for all on March 12, 2012. If you are not already a member and wish to join when you register for a workshop, you will be entitled to the members-only early registration period. Registrations are accepted online or by mail, fax, or phone.
 
Ammonite pendant (front)
Ammonite pendant (back)
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QUICK CLASS LIST:
(scroll down at the left for class details.)
The Shoebox Studio - Jewellery Basics
July 2-6, 2012
Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA), Victoria, B.C.
Beginners Chain Jewellery
July 7-8, 2012
(MISSA), Victoria, B.C.
Shoebox Studio, Too! -- Intermediate Techniques
July 9-13, 2012
(MISSA), Victoria, B.C.
The Shoebox Studio - Jewellery Basics
August 2-5, 2012
Sitka Center for Art & Ecology
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