I will be teaching at the
Virgina Beach Art and Soul Retreat 9/29 - 10/1/14. The venue is at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel, it's charming
and comfortable..and on the BAY!! I would love to have you join me; here are my classes:
VA154 - Cool Copper Cuffs 101
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9/29/14 6:30 - 9:30, Mon Eve
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$
85
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Using hammers and simple tools, students will transform copper sheet
metal into big, bold, beautiful, wearable works of art. Students will
explore basic metal working techniques including forging, texturing, and
cold connecting while fabricating 2 funky and organic copper cuffs.
Patina applications will also be covered.
Pre-requisites: None
Supply List: Oval bracelet mandrel,
rubber mallet, shears , flush cutter, chasing hammer, metal file, steel
block, sharpie, tape measure, brass brush, 1.5 mm metal hole punch,
$35 kit fee includes; 20 ga copper sheet, 24 ga copper sheet, copper nail head rivets, optional patina, polishing pack,
Charles Lewton-Brain developed fold forming; a series of metal folding
techniques which allow rapid development of three dimensional surfaces
using simple equipment. If rapid and simple have a place in your jewelry
making repertoire, then this class is right up your alley! Techniques
covered include; line folds, applied textures, cold connections and
patina applications. Students will create 2 funky and organic copper
cuffs. Ear protection is recommended as there will be a lot of
hammering.
Pre-requisites: None
Supply List: Oval bracelet mandrel,
rubber mallet, shears , flush cutter, chasing hammer, metal file, steel
block, sharpie, tape measure, brass brush, 1.5 mm metal hole punch,
$35 kit fee includes; 20 ga copper sheet, 24 ga copper sheet, copper nail head rivets, optional patina, polishing pack,
Heavy-gauge wire can act like wire or sheet metal, allowing exploration
a variety of basic metalsmithing techniques such as forging, texturing,
wire working, and cold connecting. In this project, sculpted swirls of
wire form a smooth rosette, becoming the centerpiece of a copper bangle
that can be worn on its own, or riveted to a textured copper cuff.
Whether your design aesthetic runs toward the delicate bangle or the
heavier cuff, this bracelet has you covered!
Supply List: oval bracelet mandrel,
heavy-duty flush cutters, shears, metal file, texturing hammer, 1.5 mm
hole punch pliers, steel block, rubber mallet, chasing hammer, brass
brush,
Materials Fee: $20 kit fee includes; 12-gauge copper wire, 20 ga copper sheet, copper nail-head rivets, optional patina, polishing pack,
VA156 - Cool Copper Cuffs 102
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$
85
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Using hammers and simple tools, students will transform copper sheet
metal into big, bold, beautiful, wearable works of art. Students will
explore basic metal working techniques including forging, embossing, and
cold connecting while fabricating 2 funky and organic copper cuffs.
Patina applications will also be covered.
Pre-requisites: None
Supply List: Oval bracelet mandrel,
rubber mallet, shears , flush cutter, chasing hammer, metal file, steel
block, sharpie, tape measure, brass brush, 1.5 mm metal hole punch,
$35 kit fee includes; 20 ga copper sheet, 24 ga copper sheet, copper nail head rivets, optional patina, polishing pack,
VA155 - Eye of the Storm
Learn to create “sheet metal” from wire and open up a whole new world
of design possibilities! Students will incorporate this unique wire
working technique to create a funky and organic cuff with a stunning
turquoise focal. Several rings will also be created as time allows.
Supply List: Oval bracelet mandrel,
ring mandrel, heavy duty flush cutters, round nose pliers, chain nose
pliers, rubber mallet, steel block, sharpie, tape measure, brass brush,
Materials Fee: $35 kit includes;
turquoise focal bead, ring focal beads, 14 ga copper wire, 16 ga copper
wire, 18 ga copper wire, optional patina, polishing pack,
Using the 'chasing on air' technique, students will complete one cold connected cuff embellished with Swarovski margarita beads.
Pre-requisites: None
Supply List: Oval bracelet mandrel,
rubber mallet, shears , flush cutter, chasing hammer, metal file, steel
block, sharpie, tape measure, brass brush, 1.5 mm metal hole punch,
$35 kit fee includes; 20 ga copper sheet, 24 ga copper sheet, copper nail head rivets, optional patina, polishing pack,
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