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Blacksmithing Classes in Eatonville | hosted by Mathewson Metals |
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Enamel Jewelry Basics | September 9 - FULL | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $150 |
Enamel Practice Day | September 10 | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $150 |
Practice Class | September 16 | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $150 |
September 29/30, October 1 | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $450 | |
Practice Class | October 8 | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $125 |
Flush Setting | October 14 | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $155 |
Tube Setting | October 15 | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $155 |
October 27/28/29 | 10:30am - 5:30pm | $450 | |
email: TMAclasses@gmail.com | to be notified of new dates |
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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description: Enameling is a great way to incorporate color into your jewelry. Learn to add contrast and impact using images and lines in your enamel pieces. This class will cover enamel basics such as how to apply and fire enamel to a copper base and use various simple techniques to create colorful patterns. You will also learn various effects in enameling such as line application, sgrafitto, stencils, and graphite. You will leave this class with a few pieces ready to wear as jewelry. This class will cover kiln firing and torch firing. Materials: Most materials included, optional to bring small paint brushed, rubber stamps and stencils if you have them. An N95 or KN95 mask is required for enameling. Prerequisite: None, this class is for all levels.
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Course description: This is a day for previous Tacoma Metal Arts students to practice what you learned in enamel classes with help from Amy. Bring in unfinished projects or start something new. Amy will be able to help you with tool use, technique and review of what we covered in class. Materials: most materials included. Silver and stones available for purchase. An N95 or KN95 mask is required for enameling. Prerequisite: At least one enamel class or similar experience. Not sure if you qualify? email info@tacomametalarts.com with your questions |
to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description: This is a day for previous Tacoma Metal Arts students to practice what you learned in classes with help from Amy. Bring in unfinished metalsmithing projects or start something new. Amy will be able to help you with tool use, technique and review of what we covered in class. Questions about whether your project is appropriate? Email Amy at info@tacomametalarts.com Materials: most materials included. Silver and stones available for purchase. Prerequisite: At least one class at the TMA studio. Students should be familiar with the studio.
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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome. Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver available for purchase. Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing. Prerequisite: None.
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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description: This is a day for previous Tacoma Metal Arts students to practice what you learned in classes with help from Amy. Bring in unfinished metalsmithing projects or start something new. Amy will be able to help you with tool use, technique and review of what we covered in class. Questions about whether your project is appropriate? Email Amy at info@tacomametalarts.com Materials: most materials included. Silver and stones available for purchase. Prerequisite: At least one class at the TMA studio. Students should be familiar with the studio.
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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description: Learn to set round faceted stones in flush mounts, it's not as hard as you think!. Learn the tricks with the flex shaft to set stones quickly and easily. We will practice with 2 mm - 3 mm faceted round stones. We will start by practicing setting stones in copper sheet. Materials: Price includes copper sheet & cubic zirconium stones, silver available for purchase. Or, you can bring a project to set your stone into. Prerequisite: Beginning jewelry, ring class or equivalent |
to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description: Add a new stone setting to your repertoire! We will set 3mm round, faceted stones in sterling silver tube mounts in this short workshop. Amy will show you tricks with the flex shaft that will help you to set stones quickly and easily. Materials: Includes silver tube and 3 mm round cubic zirconium stones. Additional silver and stones available for purchase. N95 or KN95 mask is recommended for polishing. Prerequisite: Beginning jewelry or previous metalworking experience.
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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome. Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver available for purchase. Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing. Prerequisite: None.
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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
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Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome. Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver available for purchase. Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing. Prerequisite: None.
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more dates coming soon....
to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com
3833 6th Ave. Tacoma, WA 98406 |
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Retail Hours: Wednesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm All other days by appointment only.
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