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Learn the art of pottery and create your own unique ceramic pieces in these hands-on crafting classes in San Francisco.

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Pieces of You - Collage for Self-Discovery

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class will use collage to explore images, identity, and inner wisdom. Inspired by the expressive art method, SoulCollage®, participants will come away from class with a unique collage and a deeper appreciation for their multifaceted self.   Suggested Materials-  Collage images (sources can include magazines, postcards, calendars, catalogs, or other images you've collected over time)  Scissors  Glue  Approx....

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Beads & Brews @ The Brew Coop

Dragonfly Designs @ 137 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA

The beers aren’t the only thing that are crisp at this event. Beads & Brews is a fresh take on the classic paint night with new ways to have fun and a ton more beads (as you’d expect). Bring your buddies or your boo and make some jewelry with us! This is strictly a no experience necessary event. We provide the expert artists to guide you and you just bring yourself! What does your ticket include? High-quality beads in an assortment of...

(5) All levels 21 and older
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Community Nights: Art for All

Living Your Wild Creativity @ 4404 Ross Rd, Sebastopol, CA

Each class is open to everyone from ages 16 to 96 where you will get to create and learn and have something to take home as well.  ALL LEVELS WELCOME. So, if you are new to the neighborhood, would like to create and share with others, this is a perfect place to be. Bring your curiosity, your joy, your willingness to try something new!  Materials fee: $5 each class, paid to the instructor. Please Note: The school will send out a map,...

All levels 16 and older
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Glass Blowing Intensive

Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA

Become a bona fide glass blower in this set of cumulative glass blowing classes. Start with the basics, and with your instructor's guidance, work your way up to independently creating your own original work. Walk the walk and talk the talk by gaining a deeper understanding of the craft than you would in a shorter class.  Our goal is for you to have the confidence and know-how to rent time at a glass studio on your own and dive right in. Sign...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$800

4 sessions

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Jewelry 1

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Destination Jewelry! This is the first term of a series, designed to teach the ins and outs the hows and whys of jewelry fabrication. Jump on board to learn sawing, filing, soldering, texturing and finishing, cold connections, ring making, tool use and maintenance, metal forming, layout, and more.  Perfect for beginners, as well as students who want to keep improving their skills.  Materials fee of $30 due to instructor on first day.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$360

11 sessions

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Advanced Jewelry

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

What skills do you want to learn? Gracefully curved and soldered wire work? Mechanisms? New stone captures and settings? Hinges? A nifty box clasp? Maybe you want to incorporate enamels into your fabricated jewelry? Learn new techniques and use them in your next project! Get professional, personalized guidance, and expand your skillset with demonstrations and challenging exercises. Includes 1 hour of instructor-led open studio. Basic fabrication...

(13) Advanced 17 and older
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$305

10 sessions

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Introduction to Silversmithing

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Unveil the art of transforming silver into stunning jewelry with our hands-on course. Discover the intricate techniques of sawing, filing, and soldering as you craft your own exquisite multilayered pendant or earrings. Elevate your skills week by week, from wire bending to refined finishing touches, and unleash your creativity in a supportive environment.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$300

6 sessions

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Fundamental Jewelry & Metal Techniques

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Students pursue individual design ideas while learning the basics techniques of jewelry making including cold connections, soldering, texturing, sawing and filing, finishing techniques, stone setting and more. Required supplies for this program: 6X6” 20 Gauge Copper Brass OR Nu-Gold/Jeweler’s Bronze Sawblade Lubricant SAWBLADES – Size: 2/0 You might need a couple dozen to last you throughout the semester. Purchase from: Otto Frei or...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$255

8 sessions

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Glass Blowing Kickstart

Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA

Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the work bench. Create three items including a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight.  Note: Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!) and closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, boots = good!). Long pants are required for participants under the age of...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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$250
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Intro to Lapidary & Inlay Jewelry

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this class, create colorful and intricate inlay jewelry by hand. Learn to cut, shape, and fuse stones together to build complex and impressive motifs by using traditional techniques of lapidary and inlay.  Students will explore various inlay styles including mosaic, flush, and intarsia. After getting comfortable with foundational basics, students will complete two inlay projects of their choice using metal jewelry blanks. Learn to strengthen...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$265

8 sessions

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Beginning Glass Blowing

Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA

On day 1, get a handle on the basics. Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the workbench. Create a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight. Learn more advanced skills on day 2 to make a larger, colorful drinking glass, a bowl, and a delicate clear hollow orb. Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!)...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$250
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Gel Prints Into Journals

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This is a two part colaborative workshop series where you will learn how to make and design your own booklet, cover to cover. On the first morning, create beautiful, multi-hued gel prints with delicate or bold images made with a multitude of textural objects.  On the second morning, we will create a book structure incorporating these gel prints as book covers and end papers to blank journals we will bind ourselves. Take home detailed instructions...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$250

2 sessions

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Etching for Jewelry

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Unlock your creativity and learn the ancient art of metal etching at Richmond Art Center. Discover the techniques of cutting intricate designs into metal using chemical etchants, and create a sterling silver storytelling bracelet as your final project. Some experience with jewelry making is recommended.

(13) Beginner 14 and older
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$250

5 sessions

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Marbles, Pendants and More!

Richmond Art Center

Do you love glass marbles and pendants? Wonder how they are made? Now you can learn the fundamentals of glass torch work and make them yourself! Topics include a brief history of beads and glass technology, small sculptural items, safety procedures, tools and techniques.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Glass Blowing: Wine or Beer Glass

Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA

Learn how to blow an air bubble into molten glass and shape it into a finished pint glass or stemless wine glass for everyday use. Learn how to utilize a mold and various tools at the workbench. Choose from a selection of colors for a truly unique work of art. Class is held at Slow Burn Glass in Richmond: 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA 94804.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$160
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One-Day Pendant Workshop

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Need a present for the holidays? Make something cool-no soldering required. This One Day Workshop is perfect for beginners and others who want to experiment with sawn settings and saw-pierced designs. Be on time--first 90 minutes is your chance to learn and/or practice sawing, by making a sample pendant. Next, select a stone and metal, a template or pattern, (or use your own design) and get to work! You will learn lots, get some skills practice AND...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$180
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Earrings and Bezels

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

A class for beginners and experienced beginners! This project based course is designed to get you up to speed with basic skills like measuring, sawing, filing, soldering, hammering and forming, while making, hoop earrings and finally, bezel settings, for use in self designed pendants or as earrings. Twists and turns as well as additional projects are available for more experienced students. Personalized guidance for your own projects as well. Something...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$190

4 sessions

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Introduction to Metal Clay - Silver

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to make your own silver jewelry in this introduction to metal clay. We will cover basic techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, forming, sanding and finishing up to 3-5 pieces. Students are welcome to bring a notepad, pen and apron. Week 1 - Introductions and class overview, project expectations, studio use and safety, materials, and equipment. Week 2 - Review last class, how to connect metal clay to metal clay, sanding and prepping...

(13) Beginner 14 and older
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$180

4 sessions

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Origami for Kids (Ages 8 - 11)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Turn a flat piece of paper into a three dimensional object! Boxes, flowers and animals all out of paper? Origami will open up new worlds for you to explore. Come and try out the ancient art of paper folding. All materials will be provided by the Art Center.

(13) All levels 8 - 11 years old
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$130

11 sessions

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Happy Habitats

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Make art and learn about different habitats! We will be collaging together colored cardstock to make scenes of different habitats, from deserts to rainforests and all inbetween. We will learn how to cut, texture, and layer paper to make our own pictures!  Materials included. Week 1. Deserts Week 2. Temperate Forests Week 3. Rainforests Week 4. Oceans Experience Level: Beginning Ages 12+ Welcome Families with Youth 5+ Welcome with Adult...

(13) Beginner 5 and older
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$100

4 sessions

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