Open Metals Studio :: Kerstin Nichols

(c) Jan 11-Feb 8 (s/d Feb 15)

(d) Feb 22-Mar 22 (s/d Mar 29)

Scultpures Inspired by Nature :: Kerstin Nichols

(a) Basic Forms :: Jan 13-Feb 10 (s/d Feb 17)

(b) Complex Forms :: Feb 24-Mar 24 (s/d Mar 31)

Hand-made Chains &  Charms :: Kerstin Nichols 6:30-9:30pm :: Jan 14-Feb 4 (s/d Feb 18)

Earrings with Beads :: Kerstin Nichols

6:30-9:30pm :: Feb 11 (s/d Apr 1)

Textured Earrings :: Kerstin Nichols

6:30-9:30pm :: Feb 25 & Mar 4 (s/d Apr 1)

Earrings with Stones :: Kerstin Nichols

6:30-9:30pm :: Mar 11-25 (s/d Apr 1)

Open Metals Studio :: 11:00am-4:00pm

(c) Jan 16, 30, Feb 13

(d) Feb 27, Mar 13, 27

“Green” Casting :: Paulette Werger

Jan 23 only

“Green” Casting :: Paulette Werger

Jan 23 & 24

One-on-One Instruction or Private Classes

Earrings with Stones

Kerstin Nichols

(a)

(b)

Thursdays, March 11-25 (snow date Apr 1)

10:00am-1:00pm

6:30-9:30pm

3 sessions, 9 hrs. Tuition: $100 ($90*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $30

Working with silver sheet and stones, you’ll leave learn to set stones while making at least one pair of beautiful post, clip, or dangle earrings.

Hand-made Chains

and Charms

Kerstin Nichols

(a)

(b)

Thursdays, January 14-February 4 (snow date Feb 18)

10:00am-1:00pm

6:30-9:30pm

4 sessions, 12 hrs. Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $35

Working in fine silver, sterling, and copper wire and sheet you’ll be introduced to a variety of chain and wire forms from ancient Greek to funky and contemporary. Regardless of whether you've already taken an introductory class, or if this is your first class, you’ll learn soldering, fusing, and metal forming skills you’ll find fun and challenging.

Sculpture Inspired

by Nature
Kerstin Nichols

While gaining a fundamental understanding of how to build 3-dimensional structures that can be applied to your sculpture or jewelry, you’ll learn to transform regular roofing and plumbing coppers into beautiful natural forms such as flowers, leaves, seedpods, and shells. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of the use of hammers and heat to explore the natural characteristics of copper, in addition to soldering techniques and basic heat patination (coloring).

Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

January 13-February 10 (snow date Feb 17). 5 sessions, 15 hrs

Tuition: $165 ($155*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $15-$25

You’ll learn how to make the basic forms you love and collect in nature, like leaves, twigs, and flowers.

Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

February 24-March 24 (snow date Mar 31). 5 sessions, 15 hrs

Tuition: $165 ($155*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $15-$25

You’ll take the techniques learned in the first class and make more complex sculptures of your own design.

Earrings with Beads

Kerstin Nichols

(a)

(b)

Thursday, February 11 (snow date Apr 1)

10:00am-1:00pm

6:30-9:30pm

1 session, 3 hrs. Tuition: $35 ($30*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $15

Make fun and beautiful creations of your own design by integrating silver wire with beads. Feel free to bring your own beads.

Gemstones:

Cabochons to Carving

Derek Levin

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm (NOTE NEW TIME)

January 12 & 19

January 26 & February 2

February 23 & March 2

March 16 & 23

snow dates: Feb 16 & Mar 20

2 sessions, 6 hrs. Tuition: $70 ($65*), or 8 sessions, 24 hrs $250 ($240*)

Materials fee, payable to the instructor: $25/session

Open Metals Studio Kerstin Nichols

Enjoy the creative camaraderie of people who share your love of making jewelry and small scale sculpture. This is an environment where the creative and technical exchange between students is as vibrant and important as that with their expert instructor. The only requirement, besides having basic technical skills, is a project of your own and an interest in learning from multiple points of view by following the work of the other students in the class.

(c)

(d)

Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm

January 11-February 8 (snow date Feb 15)

February 22-March 22 (snow date Mar 29)

5 sessions, 15 hrs. Tuition: $165 ($155*)

(c)

(d)

Designated Tuesdays, 10:00am-3:00pm

January 12, 26, February 9 (snow date Feb 16)

February 23, March 9, 23 (snow date Mar 30)

3 sessions, 15 hrs. Tuition: $165 ($155*)

(c)

(d)

Designated Saturdays, 11:00am-4:00pm

January 16, 30, February 13 (snow date Feb 20)

February 27, March 13, 27 (snow date Apr 3)

3 sessions, 15 hrs. Tuition: $165 ($155*)

“Green” Casting

Paulette Werger

(a)

(b)

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm

January 23 & 24, 2 sessions, 14 hrs

Tuition: $160 ($155*)

Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm

January 23, 1 session, 7 hrs

Tuition: $85 ($80*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $25/day

Reuse and recycle scrap, old work, and that old silver spoon that got caught in the garbage disposal! This two-day class is devoted to simple direct methods. Day one is an overview of all casting techniques including demonstrations. Day two allows you ample time and one-on-one instruction to incorporate these techniques into your personal aesthetic. All levels of experience are welcome! Soldering skills are helpful. Materials fee includes basic materials and a handout; additional materials will be available for purchase.