Sunday, March 10, 2013

Spring 2013 Classes at The RAC


Jewelry 1 (Click for more info)
Explore the basics of jewelry and small metals fabrication. Learn the use of tools, how to saw, file, sand, and high temp silver solder with silver, copper, and brass. Create pierced sawing samples, band rings, and a bezel set stone
pendant.  Explore various finishing techniques and surface treatments including polishing, rolling mill texture, patinas, and more.
No Class May 27. 8 weeks
Class # SP19J • Mon, Apr 1 – Jun 3, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $194 • Nonmember $215





Jewelry Sampler (Click for more info)
An introduction to special techniques. Jewelry I or equivalent experience
recommended, but not required. Learn the basic skills for jewelry and small
metals in Acid Etching, Lost Wax Casting, and Vitreous Glass Enameling. This class is fast paced and designed to demonstrate techniques, it will not necessarily result in completely finished projects. Each student will finish a sampling of each technique. 8 weeks
Class # SP20J • Wed, Apr 10 – May 29, 2013 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $194 • Nonmember $215



Richmond Art Center Classes
2540 Barrett Avenue Richmond, CA 94804