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A NOTICE ABOUT OUR CLASSES - Monday, January 11, 2010

I would like to thank all of our loyal students for seeing us through our first two years of jewelry making classes.  We couldn’t have done it without you!  You inspired us to reach for bigger and better and we have been overwhelmed by your talent and creativity. 

With growth, comes change.  Starting in January 2010 we will be clearly delineating levels for each of our classes.  You will see a series of classes offered for beginner, intermediate and advanced students.  Of course, advanced students are welcome in all levels to brush up on their skills, but we would ask beginners to be realistic about their skills in choosing classes.  We want you to be happy and have success, not be frustrated.  Only you know your own frustration level and we are happy to have you in any class that you feel you are ready for. 

As always, we ask your cooperation in arriving to classes on time.  If you need to select materials, please allow yourself enough time prior to the starting time to gather your supplies.  We are going to try to keep to the two hour class time as much as possible this year and an on time start will help us achieve this goal.

We would like to add “series” classes to advance your skills in specific areas.  Please let Camille know if you are interested in a PMC, Resin, Glass Fusing or Mixed Media series.  Once we have a core group we will schedule these classes at your convenience.  Keep in mind that we will grow each class on techniques learned with class prior.  Attendance will be necessary to keep up.  Projects may take more that one class session to complete.

We hope these changes will be beneficial to you.  We are always looking for your input and suggestions.  Keep your creative juices flowing!!

Camille and Staff

 
  
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All classes require a $10 deposit to reserve your space. Please reserve at least one week in advance to assure that the class will run. Deposits are non-refundable, but may be applied to a future class in case of an unforeseen cancellation. Please call 516-612-3595 to reserve your space.


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PRIVATE LESSONS ALWAYS AVAILABLE 
COST IS $35 PER HOUR
PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 

 

 Adult Classes

 PMC RING (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 2-4pm

 

Many of you have asked for a ring class.  Well, ask and you shall receive.  We will be working with precious metal clay to fashion a ring just for you.  Working dimensionally can be challenging at times so we have rated this class on an intermediate level.  Prior experience with PMC is helpful.  You must pre-register well in advance for this class and provide us with your desired ring size so that the proper supplies may be ordered.   Some extras will be on hand, but with limited sizes.  These items will be fired and polished and ready for pick up the following week.  $35 class fee plus materials.

 MATERIALS LIST

                PMC3 Metal Clay

                Hatties Patties in Desired Ring Size

                Ring Mandrel

                Pin Tool

                Soft Paint Brush

                Non-Stick Mat and Rolling Pin

                Olive Oil or Balm

 

 

 

LADIES NIGHT: “MAKING WAVES”:

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 7-9PM

 

Help us to celebrate summer!  We will be making a 3-strand wave bracelet inspired by long summer days spent at the beach.  Project cost is $25. Reservations required.   Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.  BYOB.

 

 

SATURDAY TUTORIALS (ALL LEVELS):

SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2010 2-4PM

 

Join us for our every other month “Saturday Tutorials” series.  This is the best opportunity to learn a new finishing skill or brush up your techniques.  For one hour we will practice crimping and working with jump rings and for the second hour we will practice wrapping pins.  Join us for one or both.  Remember that practice makes perfect!  Please note that there is no project associated with tutorials.  If you have a started project that you want to finish, please do so after the scheduled tutorial time.   Cost is $5 per tutorial plus materials. 

MATERIALS LIST:

                Beading Wire

                Crimp Tubes

                Jump Rings

                Crimping Pliers

                Flat Nose Pliers

                Round Nose Pliers

                Head Pins

                Optional:  Wire (26g)

 

 

WIRE WRAPPED BEZEL PENDANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010 2-4PM

 

Pattie is once again working her magic with wire.  Bring a favorite beach shell or piece of sea glass to turn into a beautiful focal pendant.  You will be forming a bezel with wire to highlight your piece and bring it into the spotlight.  Some wire experience is helpful for this project.  Cost is $25 plus materials.   

MATERIALS LIST

Shell or Large Piece of Beach Glass

Wire in Choice of Finish 26G, 20G or any thickness you prefer

Round Nosed Pliers

Flat Nosed Pliers

 

 

VERTEBRAE CHAIN MAILLE (ADVANCED LEVEL):

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010, 2-4pm

 

You asked for more chain maille and here it is.  Liz is ready to challenge you.  This beautiful stitch looks like a spinal column and would make a great pendant or pair of earrings.  Please note that this is an advanced level class.  Knowledge of opening and closing jump rings is essential.  Cost is $25 plus materials

MATERIALS LIST:

                Jump Locks 6mm and 8mm

                2 Pair Flat Nosed Pliers

                Headpins (optional)

                Beads (optional)

                Earring Findings (optional)

 

 

MOTHER AND CHILD CLASS

MOSAIC MIRROR (BEGINNER LEVEL)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010 2-4pm

 

Our Mother/Daughter class was such a success that we decided to do it again.  This month we will be working on creating a mosaic mirror.   Parent/child teams will be working with glass tiles that will be nibbled and cut to form a design of your choice.  Due to drying times, an at home grouting kit will be provided with full instructions. Please note that parents and children work together on this project to foster cooperative skills.  $45 class fee for parent/child pairs which includes all materials.

 

 

STITCHED TENNIS BRACELET (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 2-5PM

 

If stitching is your thing then you will enjoy this class.  Work with Right Angle Weave to create this beautiful tennis style bracelet.  Embellished with Swarovski crystals, this bracelet is simple and elegant.  Please note the length of this class to allow for completion of the project.  Some homework may be required depending on your speed of work.   Cost is $35.  Materials sold separately.  

MATERIALS LIST:

                6lb Fireline

                #12 Beading Needle

                Clasp of Choice

                11/0 Seed Beads

                4mm Swarovski  Bicone Crystals

                3mm Metallic Round Beads

                5mm Faceted Hex Spacer Bead

                Scissors

 

 

LADIES NIGHT “MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE”:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010, 7-9PM

 

Don’t you just wish you could carry a little bit of summer with you all year round?  Well, you can if you come to Ladies Night!  We will be creating little memory keepers to keep your summer dreams safe and close to your heart.   Project cost is $25.  Reservations required.   Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.  BYOB. 

 

 

BEADED LEATHER BRACELET (ADVANCED LEVEL):

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010, 2-4pm

 

Join Liz and create a wrap-around beaded leather bracelet.  This casual and sporty bracelet can be as long as you like to wrap around your wrist or ankle.  You have seen these in stores costing over $100.  Join us for this class and save!  Cost is $25 plus materials. 

MATERIALS LIST:

                1 or 2mm Round Leather Lace

                6lb Fireline or Nymo

                4 – 6mm Beads

                Bead or Button for Closure

 

 

OCEAN BREEZE EARRINGS (INTERMEDIAT LEVEL):

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2010  2-4pm

 

Create a pair of earrings that capture the feelings and colors of a summer day.  Fresh water pearls and Caribbean ocean inspired beads lend their beauty to sterling silver circles to make these fun earrings.  Knowledge of wrapping pins is a must for this project.  Cost is $25 plus materials. 

MATERIALS LIST:

                Sterling Silver Earring Findings

                10mm or Larger Closed Ring

                Fresh Water Pearls

                Blue Swarovski Crystals

                Blue Bead Soup
  
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