Learn to etch metal and complete a copper bracelet to take home.  Etching opens a new world of design possibilities!  Students will use stencils or markers to create a resist design and then etch the exposed surface for 60 minutes. All materials are provided.  Prepayment is required to ensure spot, class size 8 students. Registration […]

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Sunday June 20 or July 25 from 11am to 2 pm. Students will learn how to cut, saw, make a bezel and back plate, solder, polish and set a stone. There are two parts to this class; the first three- hour session is scheduled by contacting instructor Michelle Grigore at mgrigoretgrh@gmail.com at least a week […]

Friday June 25, 7:00-8:30. Students will learn how to photograph their gems & jewelry using the camera they own. Topics covered: Camera & Lens options Camera Settings Lighting Recommended equipment (light tent, reflectors & lights, tripods, etc.) Bring your own cab or jewelry if desired and your camera if desired. Members pay $10, non-members $20. […]

Intro to Enameling- make and take pendant Saturday July 24 from 12 to 3 pm. Learn a new art form without committing to weeks of class. In this 3-hr session, students will learn how to prep metal and then apply and fuse colorful powdered glass in a kiln. The result will be an enameled pendant […]

Sunday June 20 or July 25 from 11am to 2 pm. Students will learn how to cut, saw, make a bezel and back plate, solder, polish and set a stone. There are two parts to this class; the first three- hour session is scheduled by contacting instructor Michelle Grigore at mgrigoretgrh@gmail.com at least a week […]

Etched Copper Bracelet or Pendant- Sunday Aug. 1 from 1 to 4 pm. Learn to etch metal and complete a copper bracelet or pendant to take home. Etching opens a new world of design possibilities! Students will use stencils or markers to create a resist design and then etch the exposed surface for 60 minutes. […]