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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Create new work combining metals techniques taught in weekly demonstrations. Use silver, copper and brass in projects suggested to challenge and inspire creativity. Research, examine and discuss the work of various metal artists. Continue to learn soldering, forging and enameling techniques incorporating new acquired skills. Design a series of pieces that become your own body of work. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely...
Using design software, ceramicists learn how to design their own bowl and plate molds to use for the production of their work. Once designed, watch as your mold is beautifully cut out on the EAC’s laser engraver. Students of this workshop will be able to take the molds home the day-of the workshop and be able to use them in all of their classes. No experience necessary.
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
If you have never cut a stone before, do not worry, you will learn it this weekend. Saturday: Cabbing. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. Moving to free-forms cabochons cutting, students will cut a diversity of both hard material (such as agate and jasper)...
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Experiment with how the laser engraver and 3D printer can be utilized in your jewelry practice! The instructors will contact students directly about materials to bring to this workshop.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn how to fabricate your own unique chain bracelet and clasp, from brass or copper. Basic sawing, riveting, filing, twisting, and sanding skills will be taught. This is a great way to get your foot into metalsmithing. Expect to walk away with at least one unique bracelet!
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Start creating as the possibilities are endless when using resin! Using molds, premade bezels, and assorted materials, we will make one-of-a-kind resin pendants or key chains that are perfect for gifts or yourself. Jewelry beginners are invited to join, as well as returning jewelry students.
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
This class introduces the theory and techniques of faceting gemstones. During the course, students will learn to facet a gemstone with material and equipment provided Students will gain sufficient knowledge and techniques to continue faceting on their own. The class fee does not include stones. It will be available to purchase from the instructor staring at $20. Terms and condition: each student is responsible to clean his/her machine and...
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
Learn from the professional fine jewelry artist. While working on a project of your own design extend your knowledge in jewelry techniques including different stone setting techniques. This is an advance class. Note: You will need to purchase or bring your own stones for setting and some other materials. Supply fees of $20 is already included in the tuition. This is not a beginners Class.
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
Learn gems carving from the master, while carving your own chosen project. Depending on your chosen carving project, you may need additional time, which will be billed at $45 per hour. If the additional time will be scheduled on the different date from the original class, you will need to pay for 2 hours min. Each student will have their own equipment (1-2 students). Very small class size, new equipment. Preferred to have Cabochon cutting...
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
This class teaches you how to decoratively encase a cabochon using a square wire. You will learn how to bend and shape the wire against a flat backed stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Note: Base metal fee is $10. Stones could be purchase during the class. Sterling silver or 14K gold-filled square wir are available for $30.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, create two one-of-a-kind collage heart pendants. You will learn to work with Apoxie Sculpt and incorporate little beads, jewels, and charms to design two beautiful, original, heart pendants. It is amazing and fun to work with this product. All materials are included.
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
In this polymer clay jewelry making class you will learn how to make a variety of canes, sculpt, shape, carve and manipulate this amazing medium to create your very own wearable art. The series of projects are carefully planned to demonstrate several techniques and explore the limitless possibilities of mixing polymer clay with other media and materials.
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
Carve a beautiful gemstone in to the the Key-chain Talisman. Learn Gems Carving from the master. If you like the art you can continue to master it and become a real artist. This is the beginners 3 hours class. Depending on your chosen carving project and you motor skills, you may need additional time, which will be billed at $45 per hour. If the additional time will be scheduled on the different date from the original class, you will need...
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
In this class you will know how to cut a beautiful heart cabochon to exchange with your loved one. Award-winning instructor Gary Kamin teaches students how to cut cabochons. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. All skill levels are welcome. Those with...
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
Great way to set unusual shapes objects like see glass, amethyst slice or cabochon stone. This class teaches you how to decoratively encase a stone using a square wire. You will learn how to bend and shape the wire against a flat backed stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Note: Base metal fee is $10. Stones could be purchased during the class. Sterling Silver $25 included in the price.
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
During this beginners - intermediate metalsmithing workshop students will learn metal forming and cold connections techniques: sawing, piercing, doping to create this beautiful pendant. Folded pendant is the third project in the series, where the flat shape becomes a tree-dimensional design. There are form folding and embellishment techniques introduced here with trapping a gemstone cabochon between two parts of a metal pendant, holding it in place...
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School
If you have never cut a stone before, do not worry, you will at Beginners Cabochon Cutting Class. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. You will earn how to cut stones, using template. Each student will have their own equipment. Very small class size,...
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Personal attention will be given to every student according to his level. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. All skill levels are welcome. Those with previous experience will be encouraged to proceed at their own pace. Each student will have their...
Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
This class teaches you how to decoratively capture a stone wand or a tumbled stone to make a beautiful pendant using a square wire. You will learn how to shape the wire around a stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Base metal fee is $10 Stones are available for purchase. Sterling silver or 14K gold-filled square wire package are available for $25. Note: Tuition includes material fee.
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