Jun 14th
5–8pm PDT
Meets 6 Times
2 classes have spots left
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Do you dream of making your own handmade silver creations? Then join us in this exploration of the secrets of silversmithing and get started making your silver dreams come true! We will learn professional jewelry making skills using sawing, filing and soldering techniques to create a multilayered pendant or earrings. This class will cover some basics using techniques that are fundamental to jewelry making, however those with more experience are...
Wednesday Jun 14th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
(6 sessions)
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
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...
Tuesday Jun 27th, 10am–12:30pm Pacific Time
(4 sessions)
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
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, chain making and more. Required supplies for this program: 6X6” 20 Gauge Copper Brass OR Nu-Gold/Jeweler’s BronzeS awblade Lubricant SAWBLADES - Size: 2/0 You might need a couple dozen to last you throughout the semester. Purchase...
Join us for a fun morning of Jewelry Making Spend some quality time together & take a jewelry making class with mom or dad while both have fun learning some simple bead stringing jewelry making techniques together. We’ll supply the beads, guidance & inspiration to create a stunning piece of jewelry for each of you! This class is appropriate for an Adult (Mothers/Fathers/Grandparents/Caregiver) & Children ages 6 and up!
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
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...
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Dragonfly Designs @ 1121 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
The drinks aren’t the only refreshing thing at Crafts & Cocktails! We’ve got a fresh take on evening crafting and it doesn’t involve paint. With us, it’s all about those…BEADS! Grab your friends and join us for an evening or afternoon of jewelry-making and a cold drink (or two)! Experience one of Pacifica’s most amazing small batch distilleries that uses organic ingredients and hand-crafts spirits on site while hand-crafting your...
Dragonfly Designs @ 1439 Egbert Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
The beers aren’t the only refreshing thing at Beads & Brews! We’ve got a fresh take on afternoon crafting and it doesn’t involve paint. With us, it’s all about those…BEADS! Grab your friends and join us for an evening of jewelry-making and a cold one (or two)! Experience the San Francisco Bay Area’s Micro-Breweries, Tap Rooms, Wine Bars and best-kept-secret neighborhood gems while making stunning pieces of handmade jewelry,...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn the secrets of working with wax. Hard wax and soft wax, carving, filing, welding,wax burrs, wax carving tools, tricks of the trade, and more, are all part of this class for your jewelry designs or small sculpture designs. The wax finished products can be sent off site to be cast for a fee dependent on the metal's current market value used. Base metal choices are gold or silver. Some working knowledge of jewelry making recommended. Working knowledge...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn the history of jewelry mold making, and current low tech methods. Learn how rubber molds are made with the “Vulcanizer”and how they are cut. Instead of the same old printed jewelry, there are several other low tech ways to repeat the waxes. The wax finished products can be sent off site to be cast for a fee dependent on the metal's current market value used. Base metal choices are gold or silver. Working knowledge of jewelry making...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Fusing powdered glass to metal creates exquisite colored design that is unique to the individual artist. This vitreous glass enamel is a beautiful addition to jewelry making, small scale sculptures and wall pieces - and can be done on different types of metals creating many different looks. Beginners will learn basic techniques that include all the important safety guidelines needed for working with powdered glass, different types of enamels and...
Dragonfly Designs @ 819 Valencia St,, San Francisco, CA 94110
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...
Dragonfly Designs @ 55 Nursery Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Journey deeper into the world of Jewelry Making, Leatherworking & Metalsmithing, and Textile & Fiber arts! Our art classes are designed to spark curiosity and develop life-long skills. We encourage individual creativity in every project, some of which may include making stamped rings & necklaces, leather cuff bracelets, embroidered patches, felt essential oil diffusers, macrame wall hangings and more! Students can learn...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
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...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn to make beautiful jewelry using Precious Metal Clay. This six week class will provide an introduction to working with bronze and silver metal clay. Projects will include pendants, rings, stone setting and mold making with a focus on different methods for creating, firing and finishing designs. Materials to purchase before class: Fastfire Bronze Clay 100g: https://www.cooltools.us/FASTfire-BRONZclay-p/ffb-p.htm ...
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
With a plastic tupperware dish and a bit of plaster, you can create new magic in your clay production. In this one day class, we will discover the myriad of ways to use a single block of plaster. You will learn how to mix plaster, make sprig and press molds, and create clay stamps using one side of the plaster block. With the other side of the plaster block, we will discover ways of mono-printing -- a simple and effective printmaking technique...
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