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