March 2021
Metal Clay Jewelry Workshops: Embellished Rings
Complete a different project in each Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop! Join us this month to create a set of 3 embellished, stacking rings. In this workshop you will make a set of 3 embellished, stacking rings using a combination of fine silver metal clay and sterling silver wire. First, you will make 3 dainty bands using sterling silver wire. Then you will learn how to make decorative elements from silver clay using a variety of molds and textures: shells, flowers,…
Find out more »Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Tube Set Stone
Complete a different project in each Sunday Jewelry Workshop! Join us this month to create a ring with a tube set stone. Beginners welcome! In this class, students will learn the basic tube setting technique by creating a ring with a silver tube setting. Students will fabricate a ring from sterling silver wire, then add a premade tube setting and set a stone. This workshop is taught by longtime Maitland Art Center instructor and artist Jim Hosner. Workshop is for…
Find out more »April 2021
Metal Clay: Charming Charms
Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $65 + $55 materials fee In this workshop you will learn how to use a silicone compound to make reusable molds from a variety of small items that you bring from home or are available from the instructor. Then, using your handmade molds and fine silver metal clay, you will create charms for bracelets, earrings, or pendants. Additionally, you will learn how to set gemstones and embed jump rings into…
Find out more »Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Stackable Ring Set
Instructor: Jim Hosner Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $50 + $5 materials fee If you have little or no experience in metal work, this workshop is for you! You will learn the three steps of cut, weld, and polish to create a set of three rings in your size and style. Register >>
Find out more »Jewelry Workshop: Cold Connections
Join us for this workshop to learn the basics of jewelry making! Students will utilize various techniques to create a beautiful pendant. Learn the basics of jewelry making! This is a great introduction to the art of creating beautiful jewelry. In this workshop you will complete one metal project without soldering. You will learn to use a jeweler’s saw, cut jump rings, cut metal sheet, and various polishing techniques to create a beautiful pendant. The material fee will provide you…
Find out more »Intro to Jewelry Making
Instructor: Anastacia Santspree Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $50 + $35 materials fee Learn the basics of jewelry making! This is a great introduction to the art of creating beautiful jewelry. In this workshop you will complete one metal project without soldering. You will learn to use a jeweler’s saw, cut jump rings, cut metal sheet, and various polishing techniques to create a beautiful pendant. The materials fee will provide you with your own set of jewelry pliers,…
Find out more »Intro to Jewelry Making
Instructor: Anastacia Santspree Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $50 + $35 materials fee Learn the basics of jewelry making! This is a great introduction to the art of creating beautiful jewelry. In this workshop you will complete one metal project without soldering. You will learn to use a jeweler’s saw, cut jump rings, cut metal sheet, and various polishing techniques to create a beautiful pendant. The materials fee will provide you with your own set of jewelry pliers, files,…
Find out more »May 2021
Wire Wrapping Pendants
Instructor: Anastacia Santspree Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $50 + $25 materials fee Learn to wire wrap marbles, gemstones, and crystals. Anyone can learn these techniques to create beautiful, wire wrapped pendants. In this workshop you will learn basic wire wrapping for retro childhood marbles, gemstone pendants, or crystals. The materials fee will provide you with your own set of jewelry pliers; choice of marbles, gemstones, and crystals; wrapping wire; one chain for your finished piece; and informational sheets…
Find out more »Wire Wrapping Pendants
Instructor: Anastacia Santspree Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $50 + $25 materials fee Learn to wire wrap marbles, gemstones, and crystals. Anyone can learn these techniques to create beautiful, wire wrapped pendants. In this workshop you will learn basic wire wrapping for retro childhood marbles, gemstone pendants, or crystals. The materials fee will provide you with your own set of jewelry pliers; choice of marbles, gemstones, and crystals; wrapping wire; one chain for your finished piece; and informational…
Find out more »Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Spinner Ring
Instructor: Jim Hosner Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $50 + $5 materials fee Learn to create a ring with a unique form! In this workshop, you will make an anticlastic ring which flares out at the ends, allowing a second ring to spin freely around the outside. Register >>
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