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

Fall 2013 Classes at The Richmond Art Center

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.

Casting: Organics and Found Objects

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

Class # FA19J • Mon, Sep 16– Nov 4, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm

RAC Member $198 • Nonmember $220

Casting - Alternative Methods & Materials

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

Independent Studio - Instructor Guided

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

Rubber Mold Making for Casting (Weekend Workshop)

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

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