Multi-Artist Holiday Art Sale at Glow Glass Studio

Fall 2014 Richmond Art Center Metals & Jewelry Classes

Beginning Jewelry
Holly Carter
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.
Approximate supply cost $100; some materials
available for purchase in class. Teens welcome.
FA19J • 9 classes • Mon, Sep 8 – Nov 3, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250

Intermediate Jewelry & Metals
Holly Carter
Advance your metal working skills—learn
riveting techniques to connect metal and
alternative materials, forging and tube stone
setting. Exercise your soldering skills, learn
techniques to marry metals and how to
create a deconstructed hollow form. Come
prepared with supplies and tools to work
on first day. Approximate supply cost $50+;
some materials available for purchase in class.
Beginning Jewelry or equivalent experience
required. Advanced students may use class for
independent study.
FA20J • 9 classes • Tue, Sep 16 – Nov 11, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250

Casting for Jewelry & Small Sculpture
Holly Carter
Learn the centrifugal method of casting molten
metal and carve wax models for lost wax
casting. Sprue, invest, cast in a centrifuge and
finish your piece for jewelry or small sculpture.
We’ll discuss the use of organics and found
objects for casting. Come prepared to work
the first day; some materials available for
purchase in class. Approximate supply cost
$50+. Advanced students may use class for
independent study.
FA33J • 9 classes • Wed, Sep 10 – Nov 5, 11 am – 1:30 pm
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250
FA33J2 • 9 classes • Wed, Sep 17 – Nov 12, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250

Summer 2014 Metals Classes Richmond Art Center

Metals Classes at The Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Ave. Richmond, CA 94804
www.therac.org • (510) 620-6772
Instructor: Holly Carter

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 including
polishing, rolling mill texture, patinas, and more. 9 weeks
Class # SU19J • Mon, Jun 16 – Aug 11, 2014, 6:30 – 9 pm
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250

Enameling Sampler
An introductory class. Learn the techniques  of Vitreous Glass Enameling, fusing glass to metal. Emphasis will be placed on mastering the basics: sifting and wet packing, kiln firing, and knowledge of color interactions. $20 materials fee paid to instructor. 6 weeks
Class # SU7J • Tue, Jun 24 – Jul 29, 2014 6:30 pm – 9 pm
RAC Member $148 • Nonmember $165

Casting for Jewelry & Small Sculpture
Learn Centrifugal and Direct Pour methods of Casting molten metal. Will discuss the use of Cuttlefish, Tufa Stone, and Charcoal block to carve molds for direct pour casting. Learn to carve wax models for Lost Wax casting. Sprue, Invest, Cast in a centrifuge, and Finish your piece for Jewelry or Small Sculpture. Please come prepared to work the first day, some supplies will be available in class for purchase. Supply costs vary $50+. May also be used as independent study for experienced students. 8 weeks
Class # SU33J • Wed, Jun 25 – Aug 13, 2014 6:30 pm – 9 pm
RAC Member $198 • Nonmember $220

Intermediate Enameling
Focus on the enameling techniques of Basse Taille, Champlevé, and Cloisonné. Use various methods of texturing metal such as roller printing and acid etching to cover with glass for the Basse Taille. Create cavities to fill with glass by acid etching for Champlevé and small wire to create cloisons to fill for Cloisonné. Previous enameling experience preferred. 8 weeks (No Class July 4th)
Class # SU5J • Fri, Jun 13 – Aug 8, 2014 10 am – 12:30 pm
RAC Member $198 • Nonmember $220

Metals & Jewelry Camp
(ages 12 +)
Join us in the metals studio to create jewelry and works of art in this one-week camp!
Learn to saw, file, and sand a pendant or key chain fob.
Design and pattern an acid etched bracelet and roller printed earrings or decorative plaque.
Then use your newly learned skills to create a piece to be enameled with colored glass fused to metal.
Inspiration is endless!
Class# SU6YC, 4 classes, Instructor: Holly Carter
Tue – Fri, Aug 5 – Aug 8, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
RAC Member $135, Nonmember $150

Art in the Community 2nd Annual Student Show

Richmond Art Center invites you to the

Art in the Community 

2nd Annual Student Show

Join us in admiring the creativity of Richmond’s children and teens! 

The exhibit will feature art created by elementary, middle- and high-school students who have participated in our Art in the Community programs. Students created ceramics, mosaic, paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber art, mural painting, metals, jewelry, and screen-printed pieces under the direction of experienced teaching artists. This year, we are excited to feature works by teens in one of our newest programs — a painting class held at the Richmond Art Center and in collaboration with the RYSE program. 

Our Art in the Community programs are free to the students, and bring art to sites across Richmond including the Richmond Public Library Main Branch, community centers, Youth Enrichment Strategy Camps, Richmond and San Pablo’s public schools and the Richmond Art Center.

Exhibition dates: May 3 – May 30

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 3 – 5pm; light refreshments will be served

Where: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue (at 25th), Richmond

More info: 510-620-6772 or www.therac.org