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Workshops
Saturday, July 24, 2010 Lost Wax Casting
A popular method that jewellers use to mold pieces is called lost wax casting. In a nutshell, this involves making a wax model, surrounding that in a plaster like substance called investment, and then melting the wax out of the investment to create the mold. Molten metal is then poured into the ca more...
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 Katazome with Karen Miller
On the first day, we will use Karen’s personal stencils and apply paste that has already been prepared to fabric so that it will have time to dry overnight. Then we will carve two stencils from Japanese paper and apply silk mesh to strengthen them. While the stencils are drying, we will learn to ma more...
Friday, August 13, 2010 Quick Earrings
Join in on this beginner’s workshop in the art of earring making. Students will learn how to design and make unique earrings that they can easily make at home! Students will be exposed to wire bending techniques (using sterling silver), cold connections, hammering effects, beading compositions, al more...
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