1. Beginning Jewelry Fabrication 1

   August 27

   Beginning Jewelry Fabrication 1 In this 10-week course, students will acquire working knowledge of jewelry and fabrication skills. Students will design and fabricate pieces in the studio and are encouraged to explore and examine contemporary trends in jewelry and metalsmithing through the study of working jewelry makers. The course will cover techniques commonly used in jewelry and metalsmithing, including sawing, piercing, sanding and…

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2. Intermediate Jewelry: Adding Color

   August 28

   Intermediate Jewelry: Adding Color In this 10-week course, we will focus on exploring ways to incorporate color into jewelry pieces using several different techniques. We will practice basic enameling on copper and on fine silver. In addition, we will explore techniques for creating anodized titanium pieces and adding intense or subtle color to the finished piece. Students…

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3. Forging Axes

   August 28

   Forging Axes When men and women like Daniel and Rebecca Boone headed west to build a new life on the frontier the belt axe was an essential part of their kit.  For collecting firewood, creating shelter, and carving utensils a hatchet is the perfect tool.  In this course we will forge a Kentucky Belt Axe…

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