Danaca Design FALL Class Schedule 2016 October, November, December

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1 Danaca Design FALL Class Schedule 2016 October, November, December Kiln Fire Enameling Basics I Instructor: Linnie Kendrick Saturday, October 1, 10:30 5:00 Class Fee: $145 Basic materials included Get a taste for the timeless beauty of colored glass on metal. In this fast-paced one-day workshop students will be introduce to enameling with a kiln for optimum control over desired results. Students will learn how to properly apply richly colored opaque enamels onto flat and domed sheet metal by both sifting and wet-laying. They will have the opportunity to experiment with stencils and sgraffito in order to create exciting patterns or designs and explore controlled firing or, alternately, allow for the interaction of enamels and the kiln to surprise and delight. Finished pieces can be completed with simple findings or with settings construct afterward. No experience necessary. Students will be provided with copper and a wide variety of enamel colors to work with. Precut copper shapes, stamps, stencils, lead free enamels Students are welcome to bring 20g-22g fine silver sheet if they want to experiment with silver. The silver must be fine and not sterling. Kiln Fire Enameling Basics II Instructor: Linnie Kendrick Sunday, October 2, 10:30 5:00 Class Fee: $145 Basic materials included If the first class left you inspired yet out of time, this is the class for you. Refine what you learned in Enamel Basics I and explore many new possibilities by adding transparent enamels to your palette, special effects with glass shards and beads and rubber stamp images. Continue investigating how firing time and temperature affect results and discover the quick beauty of liquid enamels. Students are encouraged to bring their own pre-cut copper shapes, stencils, rubber stamps, and lead free enamels to experiment with in class. Prerequisite: Kiln Fire Enameling Basics I or equivalent. Students will be provided with copper and a wide variety of enamel colors to work with. Precut copper shapes, stamps, stencils, lead free enamels Students are welcome to bring 20g-22g fine silver sheet if they want to experiment with silver. The silver must be fine and not sterling. The Original Imaginative Captures Instructor: Andy Cooperman October 7-10, Friday - Monday, 9:30-5:00 Class Fee: $580 $25 materials fee payable to instructor Do you have a stone, enamel sample or little found treasure that s been lying on your bench just waiting for a great way to be incorporated into something? Well, imagine that you could take a workshop that would give you the strategies and tools to make that piece and along the way give you a new way to look at how you re approaching your work and your workspace. This is Capturing.

2 Based on many of the things we already know (the basic principles of stonesetting) Imaginative Captures can help you develop new, elegant, more fully integrated setting solutions and break down some of the rigid walls that exist between ideas, process and materials. This information packed workshop is designed to liberate the problem solver within by discussing the whys along with the how s and offering a wide variety of tricks, shortcuts, studio tips and some really bad jokes. Among the topics demonstrated and discussed: cold connecting, caging, back setting, the flex shaft and advanced soldering techniques. Participants must have basic jewelry skills and a familiarity with tools and studio equipment. Required skills include drilling with the flex shaft machine, sawing, filing, silver soldering and basic bezel setting. Students should have experience with: the rolling mill, torches, hammers, buffers, etc. Those who enroll must be able to solder unattended. Copper and brass wire for riveting Finishing materials, such as sandpapers/emery and polishing compounds METAL: Sheet: 18-22ga.Appox. 6 X 6 - Whatever metal you wish from which to make several small brooches or jewelry objects: Sterling, copper, brass, bronze (even small amounts of gold). (Remember, we can always roll down thicker material.) Clean (no solder) scrap (sterling, gold, bronze - if you have some): This can be handy to melt for wire or small amounts of sheet or simply to play with, fuse, etc. Wire for possible forging or forming: 8, 10 or 12 g. (We can even make wire from scrap) Sawblades: 2/0, 6/0 Silver solder: wire or sheet: easy, medium and hard Drills: any you have, especially: 1mm (18ga) approx. #58,.8mm (20ga) approx. #66 Magnifiers (loupes/optivisors) - if you need them Measuring devices (if you have or use them) Sketchpad and pencil Dust mask Several objects to incorporate: Participants should bring to class some small artifact, gemstone or found object that you find interesting-- or in some way compelling for examination and even group discussion. Time permitting, these objects can be included in or even serve as points of depart for a piece of jewelry or a nonwearable item. Flex shaft tools: any burs, buffs, abrasives, etc. that you might like to use favorite pliers, files, Small riveting or goldsmith's hammer or any hand tools Solder pick (if you use one) Using the Smith Little Torch Instructor: Micki Lippe October 22, Saturday, 10:00-4:00 Class Fee: $95 Materials list While there are several torch options, one of the most popular among bench jewelers is a mixed fuel, oxy-propane, and one of the best is the Smith "little-torch". Micki Lippe will show you why as she demonstrates the versatility and precision of this well-loved tool. Whether you own a mini-torch or not this is a great opportunity to pick up some soldering tricks from a seasoned professional while exploring

3 the ways in which the "little torch" can benefit you. Set up and basic maintenance will be covered and students are encouraged to bring their "soldering problems" to class! Basic soldering experience required. Solder Scrap brass and copper to practice with Scrap sterling for practice (additional silver sheet and wire available in studio store) Samples of your work, especially problem pieces Current projects to discuss and practice using the torch Personal "little -torch" and tips Sterling Silver Sheet - 28, 26 - about two square inches of each Sterling Silver Wire - 22, 20, 18, 16 and 14 gauge - about 6 inches of each Beginning Jewelry Series: Introduction Instructor: Dana Cassara October 29 and 30, Saturday and Sunday 10:30 5:00 Class Fee: $285 Basic materials included This Beginning Series Workshop is an ideal introduction to the fundamental aspects of silversmithing. Explore jewelry design while learning the fundamentals: to saw, file, texture, form and solder nonferrous metals like copper, brass, and silver. Students will develop a good understanding of soldering and setting stones into bezels and will complete two pieces of jewelry. Get a taste for working in metal while gaining the foundation necessary to pursue the art of silversmithing. No experience necessary. Copper to make samples Sterling silver to make pendant Cabochon stone If you choose to work larger than the samples shown in class there may be an additional materials fee." Additional sheet metal (available in studio store) A cabochon (available in studio store) Faceted Stone Setting, Theory and Applications: Round Stones Instructor: Kirk Lang November 5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday, 10:30-5:00 Class Fee: $325 Basic materials included Setting faceted stones doesn t have to be a daunting task. No really! As long as you understand the unique characteristics of the gemstone you are working with, there is nothing to be intimidated by. This intermediate level stone-setting workshop will teach you how to set round faceted gemstones safely, securely and with confidence. Three settings will be covered in detail including prong, flush, and heavywalled bezel setting. In addition, you will also learn the theory behind stone-setting, gemstone characteristics, how to make setting tools, how to create your own settings, and how to design with beautiful gems in mind. You may choose to create one complex piece of jewelry or a series of three

4 simple pieces, as long as all of the aforementioned setting styles are incorporated. Beginning Series or equivalent experience required. Round CZs to practice stone settings (1.5, 2, and 5mm) Beadsetting tool to alter Prefabricated heavy wall bezel Heavy armed sterling prong setting 2 brass rings to make samples (2x5mm) 3 fine sanding drums of different grits Solder and other soldering supplies Use of stonesetting tools and supplies Sponge (to be cut up into small squares) Small metal or plastic container for sponge Soft bristle toothbrush Bic lighter Small can of compressed air Stainless steel fork tines (to make into burnisher -can get at Goodwill) Chain nose pliers (available in studio store) Flush cut snips (available in studio store) Digital calipers or brass slide gauge (brass available in studio store) Selection of saw blades (available in studio store) Visor w/ magnification is recommended (available in studio store) Band ring (min. 5mmx2mm) or other finished piece of jewelry of similar dimensions to set stones into Chasing hammer (available in studio store) Jewelers saw frame (available in studio store) Tweezers to hold small stones (available in studio store) Set of needle files (available in studio store) Hand file (medium coarseness) (available in studio store) Diamond hand file 10x loupe (available in studio store) 3/32 shank broken burs (to make burnisher) Set of round burs, cup burs, fine cut heart burs Graver block with attachment set to hold items GRS system GRS graver handle, collet holder and quick change collets Flat graver Knife edge fine pumice wheel and mandrel (available in studio store) Double tip carbide scribe (available in studio store) Replaceable tip divider (available in studio store) Just Hot Enough: Mixed Metal Surfaces Instructor: Keith Lewis November 11-13, Friday - Sunday, 10:00-5:00 Class Fee: $480 Some materials included, Materials list

5 Numerous beautiful and complex mixed-metal patterns and compositions can be created both by soldering and by exploiting the different melting points of common jewelry metals. In this workshop we will explore various ways of combining metals to create rich effects through experimentation with soldering, fusion and inlay, further enhanced by rolling and roll-printing and the application of a series of simple patinas that enhance the contrast between metals. The main focus will be on using metal scraps and powder to create yardage which can then be usedmuch like mokume-gane- as a part of finished jewelry pieces. Emphasis will be on understanding the ways in which the properties of different metals can be fully exploited to create rich and unexpected effects. Beginning Series or equivalent required. Copper and brass to make samples Soldering supplies Some things from the list below! Any thick (12G +) copper, Sterling, Nu-gold (Dix-gold/Jeweler s Bronze/rich low brass) sheet that you have. (Metalliferous sells it as rich low brass in both 12 & 8G) 18 and/or 22K Gold/silver bimetal sheet (some will be available for purchase) or you can buy a few square inches from Hauser-Miller. The workshop is about making a little go a long way! Interesting scraps from your scrap bin. All non-ferrous metals, including sterling- including both wire and sheet, cut outs and cool small shapes are the best. Any silver or gold granules that you might have lying around. Filings (lemel) of silver, gold or other nonferrous metals. These must be CLEAN of all steel filings or sawblade shards. Use a magnet to extract ALL steel! Any metal stamps, dies or chasing tools that you have that might make a good repeated pattern Copper or brass mesh or window screen. MUST NOT be steel or aluminum!!!! Small brass hardware parts (nails, screws, washers). Again, these MUST NOT be plated steel. Roll-printing materials such as: 3 x 5 cards, manila folders, construction paper, tulle, nylon screen, cloth scraps, cheesecloth, tamale wrappers (hojas de maiz), lace, etc. Remember; nothing that is harder than the rolling-mill roller (such as sandpaper)!!!!! Beware of steel wires along the edge of ribbons!!! (Extra-thick copper, Nu-gold, gold/silver bimetal and Frip s Flux in spray bottles will be available for purchase from the instructor.) Beginning Jewelry Series: Rings Instructor: Dana Cassara November 19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday 10:30 5:00 Class Fee: $285 Basic materials included This Beginning Series Workshop focuses on the basic construction of fabricated rings, with and without stones. Each student will construct a simple, textured band ring as well as a ring with a bezel-set stone. In the process of designing and constructing these rings, students gain new soldering skills and become familiar with some of the three-dimensional possibilities and challenges of working with heavier gaged metal. Leaving with a couple of rings is a bonus. No experience necessary. Materials to produce two sterling silver rings Cabochon stone

6 If students choose to work larger than the samples shown in class there may be an additional materials fee. Additional sheet metal or wire (available in studio store) A cabochon (available in studio store) The Big Ring Instructor: Juan Reyes November 30 and December 7, Wednesday nights, 6:00-9:00 Class Fee: $95 Materials List If you like big rings, this is the class for you! Hollow rings can be big, bold, and tough while maintaining a remarkably light weight. In this quick workshop you will learn some simple construction tricks and increase your fundamental understanding of jewelry fabrication. Students will design and then employ the ancient techniques used to build a statement ring that is not only impressive on the hand but durable enough to stick around for a good long time. Intermediate level. Beginning Series or equivalent. #2/0 - #4/0 saw blades (available in studio store) Silver solder/hard, medium and easy (available in studio store) 24ga sterling, at least a 2""x 4"" piece (available in studio store) Anything else they might want to incorporate into the ring like a stone and some bezel wire. (bezel and cabochons available for sale in studio store) Basic Bead and Wire Jewelry Instructor: Dana Cassara Friday, December 2, 10:00am - 1:00pm Class Fee: $75 Basic materials included Learn the simple tricks to cold working wire to create linkage systems for earrings, necklaces, ear wires and clasps. This class will give you the basic skills to start making jewelry for yourself, as gifts, or to begin selling! Using basic hand tools, we will explore linkage systems for making earrings and necklaces. Projects will include one or two pairs of earrings and a bracelet. Student will make their own clasps and ear-wires, and learn basic small scale forging to add distinctive accents to their pieces. No soldering. No experience necessary. 24g silver for bracelet 20g silver for earrings 16g sterling for bracelet clasp Various glass beads Additional beads Needle Felting Forms for Jewelry Instructor: Cynthia Toops December 3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-5:00 Class Fee: $295 Basic materials included

7 Make large jewelry with a distinctive look that is practically weightless! How, you may ask? Felting is an excellent way to do it. Spend a relaxing and inspiring weekend learning to shape a ball of soft wool into amazing 3-dimensional objects using a felting needle. The pieces produced can be worn as pendants, strung like beads, incorporated into a ring or (since it s that time of the year) used as a tree ornament! Students will start by making felted beads and a variety of other basic forms. From there the class will create a bigger piece, adding sculptural details, patterns, color and found objects. You will probably poke your finger a few times but you will have lots of fun and discover a new exciting medium. No experience necessary. Felting needles Foam Roving Items to embellish the felt, seed bead, metal objects, wire, cat whiskers Bronze Precious Metal Clay Instructor: Suz O'Dell December 10, Saturday, 10:30-5:00 Class Fee: $95 Materials kit: $30 payable to instructor Striking jewelry can be made easily and inexpensively with Bronze Precious Metal Clay, bronze clay that when fired in a kiln results in pure metal! This workshop will focus on exploring components for earrings and pendants. Let your imaginations go wild creating different patterns and shapes, exploring the wide range of possibly with this remarkable material. This is an excellent opportunity to get introduced to Bronze PMC and/or expand on basic PMC skills. No experience necessary however intermediate level students are encouraged as well. Material KITS Include: One package of PMC Bronze PMC slip Rubber mold-making material A tool kit to use during class. An object to mold. Rubber stamps or fabric for textures Precious Metal Clay Basics I Instructor: Suzette O Dell December 11, Sunday 10:30 5:00 Class Fee: $95 Materials kit $75 payable to instructor Discover what can be made with Precious Metal Clay+ (PMC+), a marvelous material that can be worked just like clay yet when fired results in pure metals, in this case fine silver. Students will have the opportunity to construct and fire two or three of pieces, gaining a strong foundation to pursue the material in the future. This one-day class is designed to give you a taste of what is possible! No experience necessary. Material KITS Include: One package PMC+ PMC slip

8 Rubber mold-making material A variety of stones Tool kit to use during the class Rubber stamps or fabric for textures Fantastic Fold Forming! Instructor: Juan Reyes December 16, Friday, 10:00-1:00 Class Fee: $95 Basic materials included Fold forming is an exciting technique wherein sheet metal is manipulated and hammered to create fabulously textured, 3-dimensional, organic forms. This is a relatively quick process, so students will have the opportunity to create a variety of basic forms. Students will cut, file, and practice annealing metal as well as develop a fundamental understanding of how to use a jeweler's hammer. This workshop is an excellent precursor to any forging and hollowware classes you may take in the future. All levels. Copper for a variety of samples will be provided. 24g Silver sheet (available in studio store) Light weight leather work gloves Mentored Independent Study Instructor: Juan Reyes, Tuesday PM, 6pm-9pm, October 4 December 20 Instructor: Dana Cassara, Thursday AM, 10am-1pm, October 6 December 22 (No class November 24) *Class fees: 3 weeks = $115; 4 weeks = $145; 5 weeks = $180; 6 weeks = $215; Drop-in=$20/hour; Punch cards = $150/12 hours *Prepaid, consecutive week students have access to Practice Hours! DROP-IN STUDENTS AND PUNCH CARD HOLDERS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO PRACTICE HOURS Tackle a wide range of projects with instructor guidance in an on-going class developed for independent study-students. Use class time to game-plan, problem-solve or just work in the studio taking advantage of the space and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to explore challenging projects that you want feedback on or need technical advice to execute. Demonstrations are tailored specifically to the current class needs. Register for 3-6 weeks for a discounted rate; drop-ins are also welcome. Classes are offered both mornings and evenings. Basic metalworking skills required. Students enrolled in multiple week classes are eligible, and encouraged, to work outside of class on class projects during Practice Hours; there is no additional charge to attend. All consumable materials including metal, saw blades, drill bits, sandpaper and solder. Projects to work on! *PRACTICE HOURS Students enrolled in multiple week classes are eligible and encouraged to work outside of class on class projects during Practice Hours. There is no additional charge to attend. Practice Hours: Sundays and Thursdays, 5-9. Tuesdays, 10-2 (check website for exceptions and details)

9 Scheduled EVENTS: September 15, 5:30-8:00, TRUNK SHOW Jennifer Lawrence Bennett and Lexi Lee October 27, 6:00 9:00, BITS AND BOBS, Exhibition opening and party November 17, 5:30-8:00, TRUNK SHOW, TBA December 9, 6:00 9:00, ANNIVERSARY PARTY AND TEACHER STUDENT EXHIBITION!

Danaca Design Winter 2018 Downloadable Class Schedule

Danaca Design Winter 2018 Downloadable Class Schedule Precious Metal Clay Basics I Instructor: Suzette O Dell January 13, Saturday 10:30-5:00 Class Fee: $95 Materials kit $75 payable to instructor Discover