Applied Arts

Jewellery CLASSES

Jewellery Fundamentals

Mon. 7:00 - 10:00 pm Mélie Vézina-Méthé
(12 wks; fall: starts Sept. 20; winter: starts Jan. 17)

Tues. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Claudia Gravel
(12 wks; fall: starts Sept 21; winter: starts Jan. 18)

Thurs. 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mélie Vézina-Méthé
(12 wks; fall: starts Sept. 23; winter: starts Jan. 20)

Thurs. 7:00 -10:00 pm Cynthia Hawkes
(12 wks; fall: starts Sept. 30; winter: starts Jan. 20)

Sat. 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cynthia Hawkes (mixed levels)
(12 wks; fall: starts Sept. 25; winter: starts Jan. 22)

Unique and beautiful jewellery can be made using simple techniques. Beginners will be introduced to the basics of jewellery construction (sawing, filing, soldering) and encouraged to use these methods creatively to make a ring, earrings, and pendants in sterling silver and other materials. Materials may be purchased from the instructor. Students may complete two or three pieces during the session.

$330 + materials

Exploring Design and Technique in Jewellery

Tues. 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mélie Vézina-Méthé
Tues. 7:00 - 10:00 pm Mélie Vézina-Méthé
(12 wks; fall: starts Sept. 21; winter: starts Jan. 18)

This course offers training in jewellery construction techniques while encouraging students to choose their own projects. Introduction to roller embossing, fold forming and the lost wax process will inspire many new design possibilities. These techniques are perfect for further use in a modest home studio. Work at your own level with guidance at each step. Materials available from the instructor. Prerequisite: two sessions of Jewellery Fundamentals.

$330 + material

Precious Metal Clay Jewellery (PMC)

Sun. Oct. 17, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Gabrielle Desmarais
Sun. Feb. 27, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Gabrielle Desmarais

Innovative and revolutionary, Precious Metal Clay (PMC) has the feel and working properties of modeling clay. The workshop will introduce the tools and techniques required to shape and sculpt this material and to create a variety of textural surfaces. The clay is then heated in an enamel-oven or with a torch to become a permanent silver piece. During the day, each participant will create two pieces, such as a pendant and a pair of earrings. No experience required.

$130 + $65 materials