Intro to Metal Smithing – Cabochon Bezel Setting

Intro to Metal Smithing – Cabochon Bezel Setting
Thurs., September 15, 22 and 29 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$75 ($70 Members)
Andrea Huntley will discuss the different metals available to create jewelry, and the hardness of the metals. Pre-made cabochons will be selected at the time of class. Working with sterling silver or argentium silver, we will create a backed bezel setting, learn the basics of soldering, the importance of pre filing to ensure a perfect fit, and options for attaching a bail. Students will complete a pendant set in a silver bezel, with an understanding of soldering basics.

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings
Wed., August 10 and 17 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Create beautiful pieces with Leland Blue or Frankfort Green slag glass. Learn where to collect these beautiful man made “rocks” and the challenges of cutting and polishing slag glass. Students create a beautiful pair of 8 mm round Leland blue prong easy-set earrings.

Hunter the Hedgehog: Creative Critters Art Quilt Class with Dr. Kruszynski

Hunter the Hedgehog: Creative Critters
Art Quilt Class with Dr. Kruszynski
Tues., August 9 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 16+

Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members) + Materials Kit Fee: $30
You will amaze yourself at how easy it is to create a simple fabric landscape a whimsical hedgehog. Learn to use freezer paper templates, focus on layering, fusing and creative quilt stitching too add texture and dimension to your fiber art quilt. Check for tools/supplies list. You can see Dr. Kruszynski’s work featured in the NCCA-Artsplace Quilting Kaleidoscope exhibit.

Creating Stamp Art Books with Olivia Erlewein

Creating Stamp Art Books with Olivia Erlewein
Wed., July 27 and August 3 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 12-18

$15
Using fine papers, Japanese binding, paints, print blocks, and more students will learn how to create signature or printer spread, layout both word and images to create a one of a kind art book. Each student will combine their printer spread with other class members to create a collaborative book!

Humble Houses with Dawn Campbell

Humble Houses with Dawn Campbell
Thurs., August 11 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$15
Use recycled a wild variety of artistic ephemera to create your very own little house. It can be spooky, it can be fun, a creative abode. Dawn will guide you through this fun creative exercise.

 

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings
Mon./Wed, July 25 and 27 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Create dainty dangle agate earrings featuring a natural edge/live edge with both faces polished. Learn how to identify agates, what makes an agate a true agate, agate look alike and wannabes.

Splashy Lake Painting with Jane Stroschin

Splashy Lake Painting with Jane Stroschin
Sat., July 23 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$40 ($35 Members)
Jane will guide students through a lake or river water inspired acrylic painting using bold color and textures. Students will each complete an acrylic painting on an 11” x 14” canvas.

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Creating Gifts with Rocks and Minerals – Petoskey Vase

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Creating Gifts with Rocks and Minerals –
Petoskey Vase
Sat., June 25 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$55 ($50 Members)
Students will learn to drill and polish Petoskey stones to create a unique bud vase finished with a high shine epoxy. The result will be a beautiful centerpiece to show off fresh cut floral arrangements great for gift giving. Pick up vases following week for epoxy drying time.

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Our great lakes state – Petoskey Cabochon Class

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Our great lakes state – Petoskey Cabochon Class
Mon./Wed., June 13 and 15 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Plan, shape, and cut your cabochon from pre-slabbed Petoskey, the Michigan state stone, grind, shape, and polish the cabochon. Drill and set a bail to create your own finished pendant.

Etching / Intaglio Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame

Etching / Intaglio Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame
July 8 and 9 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$85 ($80 Members)
How to prepare, etch, ink and print a metal plate onto fine printmaking papers, using a variety of tools, grounds, acid baths and our printing press. All materials provided for this intensive workshop.