Lapidary with Jewelry Designers Don and Cheryl Benson

Tues/Thurs 4:00-6:00 p.m.

February 28, March 2, 7, 9

Class Fee: $95 ($90 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

This class is designed to provide an experience few people will ever have an opportunity to try. Each participant will learn to cut, shape and polish a stone in preparation for creating a one-of-a-kind pendant. Next, students will design a silver setting for their stone. Open studio time will be available during the course. Bring your own stone or select from our supply. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with master jewelers.

Needle Felting with Olivia Johnson: Necklace

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

September 29

Class Fee: $30($25 Members)

Ages 12-Adult
This is a new felting idea from Olivia. In this class students will use colorful wool roving and barbed needles to make a collection of round beads. These beads will be strung together to make a very artistic fashion statement for fall. Each participant will receive a kit to continue felting at home.

Intermediate Lapidary Workshop with Don and Cheryl Benson

Wed./Th. 4:00-6:00 p.m.

October 19, 20, 26, 27

Class Fee: $95($90 Members)

Ages 16-Adult

Lapidary experience required
Now that you have some lapidary experience it is time to take it to the next level. Join Don and Cheryl as they share their years of experience in jewelry making. Open studio time will be available during the course. Please bring your own stone or select one from our supply.

Stunning in Silver with Cristine Grimm

Monday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

August 22

Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members)

Age 14-Adult

Come and join certified Art Clay instructor, Cristine
Grimm, in exploring Art Clay the clay that turns to
99.9% pure silver when fired. Make earrings or small
pendants with basic techniques that can be used
anywhere, anytime, without a kiln. Cristine is a master
instructor who will bring all the tools and tricks necessary
to create something beautiful! Cost includes silver
clay, the use of all necessary tools, and a necklace and
jump ring for wearing out the door.

Persian/Box Chainmaille Bracelet Level 2 with Casey Bemis

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

July 28, August 4

Class Fee: $50($45 Members)

Ages 16-Adult

Prerequisite: Previous chainmaille class
Continue your jewelry making experience by learning a
new style of chainmaille bracelet making – the Persian/
Box. This bracelet is constructed by interlacing jump
rings together to create a bold, woven design.

Stunning in Silver with Cristine Grimm

Monday

6:00-9:00 p.m.

May 23

Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members)

Age 14-Adult

Circle this date on your calendar. Join certified Art Clay instructor, Cristine Grimm, in exploring Art Clay, the clay that turns to 99.9% silver when fired. Start out small, making earrings or small pendants with basic techniques. Cristine is a master instructor who will bring all the tools and tricks necessary to create something you enjoy wearing or adding to your next beading project. Cost includes silver clay, the use of all necessary tools, and a necklace and jump ring for wearing your completed piece out the door.

Stunning in Silver with Cristine Grimm

Monday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

February 8

Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members)

Age 14-Adult

Come and join certified Art Clay instructor, Cristine
Grimm, in exploring Art Clay the clay that turns to
99.9% pure silver when fired. Start out small, making
earrings or small pendants with basic techniques
that can be used anywhere, anytime, without a kiln.
Cristine is a master instructor who will bring all the
tools and tricks necessary to create something you’ll
enjoy wearing or adding to your next beading project.
Cost includes silver clay, the use of all necessary
tools, and a necklace and jump ring for wearing out
the door.

Stunning in Silver: Leaf Ring with Cristine Grimm

Monday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

January 25

Class Fee: $85 ($80 Members)

Ages 16-Adult

Prerequisite: Stunning in Silver Class

Now that you have taken the basic class with Cristine it
is time to advance to the next step. In this class you will
use Art Clay, the clay that turns to 99.9% silver to create a
beautiful leaf ring. Keep it simple or take the time to add a
colorful cubic zirconia.

Jeweler’s Bench: Metalsmithing Pendant with Casey Bemis

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. September 10, 17, 24

Class Fee: $85 ($80 Members) Ages 14- Adult

This is a rare opportunity to explore the art of crafting metal jewelry. Just imagine wearing a one-of-a-kind pendant made by your own hands. Students will learn to combine found objects and traditional metalsmithing techniques such as cutting, texturing and forming metal. Cold connections will be employed to make unique pieces. Bring your imagination and let’s make some jewelry! Check out Casey’s jewelry in the NCCA-Artsplace Artist Market.

Jeweler’s Bench: Beaded Necklace and Earring Design with Julie Prins

Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m. August 27

Ages 14-Adult

In this class participants will learn to use basic jewelry making tools and findings while designing their own matching set of necklace and earrings. Julie will skillfully guide you in exploring the endless combinations of interesting and colorful beads as you create your own unique fashion statement. Equipped with these new skills, students will be able to continue creating pieces at home. Call a few friends and take this class together.