Visual Arts Concentrations
Metal Techniques: Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Basics- All Levels
WORKSHOP DATES :
November 15-16,2008
The metals program will be two days of learning to use the tools and techniques of metalsmithing, ( including 'hard' soldering with a torch, for previous students.) Tools and materials are provided for use in the class (silver extra). A list of suggested optional personal tools will be available on registration.
Prior students will continue exploring designs and metalsmithing techniques. For the continuing student raised metal projects will be explored.
The first day will introduce basic jewelry techniques and tools like, forming, shaping, finishing with pliers, hammers, stakes, files, etc. A jeweler's saw will be used in "piercing designs" in sheet metal (cutting out intricate shapes and connections techniques employed to join pieces, including using 'hard' solder and a soldering torch. 
The student will design and being construction of projets in metal sheet and/or wire. Some precious stones will be available for use in designs, or students can bring their own stones.
The second day, students will contine working in sheet metals and wire, using brass and copper (silver and other stones available at cost). Designs may include pendants, pins, earrings, bracelets or other jewelry, other possible projects: box, bookmark, small vase.
Sarah S. Lock, Instructor: M.A. from JMU; artist for 30+ years.
Enrollment: Minimum 5; maximum 8
Tuitions $195 for both days
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Techniques for Clay: All Levels
WORKSHOP DATES :
Hand Building
October 25-26,2008
This 2 day program will cover structure, building, and designs. 
This is a concentration course emphasizing problem solving in clay.
Hand Building:
This workshop epxlores the fundamentals of forming in clay. Explore new and old approaches to experience techniques of forming. Pinching, coiling, doweling, drape molding, and slab construction will be explored. Texture and design will also be utilized.
This stoneware clay fires to a higher temperature.(2380 degrees) and is stronger and more functional than many clay bodies. It is not porous. This clay can withstand winter temperatures. Clay, set of tools, glaze and firing included. Glazing and firing at a later date (approximately 2-3 weeks later) will be done in not more than 2 groups.
Instructor: Paula Brown-Steedly, MFA, Louisiana State, artist for 30years.
Enrollment: Minimum 5; Maximum 10
Tuition $130 + $30 materials fee for 1 day average- 1-3 hour return for glazing.
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Future Workshops will include:
* Metalsmithing
* Handbuilding Pottery
* Basketry
* Clay Workshop
Currently workshop- for clay/pottery and jewelry/ metal smithing occur every 2 months.