Fall classes will begin in a couple weeks at The Richmond Art Center
Casting Organics is back with another week added on!
If you like the casting classes you will want to take the Mold Making workshop
The Independent Studio is a great class if you need extra time to get those Holiday gifts completed
If you don't think you will have time for a full class this session, as long as you have completed a beginning jewelry class, consider doing some drop in day or nights. TheRAC.org
FYI, there were some discrepancies in the class codes for two of my classes in the printed catalog. The correct codes are below and what is on the website is correct.
Amazed by the world around you? Do you bring home objects every time you go for a walk? Want to preserve them for a lifetime? Learn an interesting twist on the Lost Wax method of casting molten metal. Use organic materials and found objects such as seed pods or plastic toy parts to convert to silver or bronze. 5 weeks
Class # FA23J • Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 18, 2013 10:30 am – 1 pm
RAC Member $126 • Nonmember $140
Beginning Jewelry - Monday Evening
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. 8 weeks
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. 8 weeks
Class # FA19J • Mon, Sep 16– Nov 4, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $198 • Nonmember $220
An introduction to casting Cuttlefish and Organics for Jewelry or Small Sculpture. Learn to cast molten metal into Cuttlefish bone to achieve interesting textures. Explore a twist on the Lost Wax method of casting using organic materials and found objects such as seed pods or plastic toy parts to convert to silver or bronze. 5 weeks
Class # FA24J • Tue, Sep 17 – Oct 15, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $126 • Nonmember $140
Practice already learned techniques on your own time with instructor guidance. This is a great opportunity to utilize the studio to work on those special projects you have in mind or Holiday gifts for your friends and family. As per class interest may learn intermediate techniques for working with jewelry and small metals fabrication. Beginning Jewelry or equivalent experience required. 5 weeks.
Class # FA25J • Tues, Oct 22 – Nov 19, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $126 • Nonmember $140
Learn the process of making a rubber mold of your original cast metal pieces using Natural and Silicone Rubber. This workshop is for those who already have a cast piece of their own that they wish to make multiples of, such as a part for an earring or links for a chain. Students will also learn the process of injecting wax into a finished mold. 2 days
Class # FA14JW • Sat, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 10, 2013, 11 am - 3 pm
RAC Member $108 • Nonmember $120
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