The PLG board has approved a new weekly open shop, to be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 PM, beginning on January 17th. Silversmithing instructor Victoria Tom will be leading the open shops, focusing on silversmithing and PMC work. Our regular Thursday night open shops will continue as well–this is just an extra opportunity for members to make use of our workshop. Enjoy!
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Date: Saturday, February 25th AND Sunday February 26, 9AM to 5PM both days with a lunch break Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level in back), Annapolis, MD Description: Learn to create unique jewelry with Precious Metal Clays by molding and shaping this versatile material. Students will complete bronze copper and silver projects. This is a 2-day class due to firing times required for the different metals. Fees: Class fee $80.00, $100.00 non-member, payable in cash or by check. Materials fee $75.00, which will include 16 grams of PMC3 (silver), 30 grams copper PMC and 30 grams bronze PMC and use of all needed supplies and tools. Please contact the instructor with any questions regarding materials. Please note: material fees may fluctuate due to rising and lowering of silver costs at the time of ordering. To register for this class: Email the instructor, Donna Madej, at littlewings@mdonline.net or call 410-215-1774. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. A minimum of 3 students is required for this class to run, and class size will be limited to 7 students. Please sign up BEFORE February 15th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Date : Sunday, February 12th , from 9AM to 5 PM (1 hour lunch break) Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: Students will make an inlay band ring. Students will work on jeweler’s saw skills, silversmithing, lapidary techniques, and finishing techniques. Students may bring their personal tools if desired. This is an advanced class and students must already have some silversmithing and lapidary experience to take this class. This class is intensive, please be prepared to focus and work hard. The image above is intended as a sample only—students will create their own designs. Fees: Class fee $40.00, $60.00 non-member, payable in cash or by check. Materials fee additional $60.00 includes 6″ x 1/2″ 16 gauge silver and 6″ x 1/2″ 24 gauge silver, starbond and solder. Students will supply their own stone material either agate, jasper or other hard stone. Contact the instructor if you wish to supply your own materials. Please note : material fees may fluctuate due to rising and lowering of silver costs at the time of ordering. Requirements: Students MUST have some silversmithing and lapidary experience to take this class. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and an Optivisor if they own one. To register for this class: email litt...@mdonline.net or call the instructor, Donna Madej, at 410-215-1774. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. A minimum of 3 students is required for this class to run, and class size will be limited to 7 students. Please sign up by February 1st so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Dates: February 11th & 12th, from 10-4 PM Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: Students will learn the basics of lost-wax casting, including spruing and investing wax patterns; casting, and finishing. We will start with a pattern from the Guild’s extensive collection and end with one or two finished pieces of Argentium Sterling silver jewelry. Fees: Class fee: $60 for members, $80 for non-members; payable in cash or by check made out to the PLG. Materials fee: $45, payable in cash or by check made out to the instructor. Fees include 1 ozt. of Argentium 935-Pro Silver Casting Grain, waxes, and investment. While casting your old silver scrap is certainly possible (and encouraged!), a certain amount of virgin silver is always suggested and therefore all students will be required to buy at least 1/2 ozt. of casting grain. Please let the instructor know at least two weeks in advance if you will only be purchasing 1/2 ozt of casting grain. Requirements: Bring your own Optivisor if you have one. If not, bring your pulse. To register for this class: Email the instructor, Eric Hoffman, at ephoffman@gmail.com by 28 January to allow ordering of materials. No deposit is necessary; fees are due at the start of the class. Class size will be limited to 6 students. Your place will be reserved when you receive a confirmation email from the instructor. Students who reserve a seat and do not show for class without prior notification to the instructor may be required to pay in advance for their next class.
Dates: Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level in back) Annapolis, MD. Description: Some silversmithing experience is helpful but not required. This class is intensive, please be prepared to focus and work hard. Students will make 1 pair of filigree earrings. The image shown is what the students will create. Students may bring personal tools if desired. Please contact the instructor with any questions. Fees: Class fee $40.00, $60.00 non-member, payable in cash or by check. Materials fee: Silver kit is $40.00 which includes, Chip Solder, 2 feet filigree wire, 1 foot 1mm square sterling silver wire and a charcoal block. Please contact the instructor for details if you would like to bring your own materials. Please note : material fees may fluctuate due to rising and lowering of silver costs at the time of ordering To register for this class: call or email the instructor, Donna Madej, at litt...@mdonline.net or 410-215-1774. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. A minimum of 3 students is required for this class to run, and class size will be limited to 7 students. Please sign up BEFORE January 25th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
European 4-in-1, Roundmaille Date: Saturday, February 4, from 1-5 PM Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: European 4-in-1 is the most recognizable chainmaille pattern utilized in chainmaille jewelry. Its roots are in the chainmaille worn by European Knights. It is an intermediate pattern, but beginners are welcome. Roundmaille is achieved by first weaving European 4-in-1 then joining the sides to make a circle. The joining can be difficult to achieve, not well suited for beginners. *Not familiar with Niobium? Please talk to the instructor before selection. Although cheaper, it is far easier to damage the finish during chaining. The instructor will buy back damaged Sterling for scrap, not Niobium. Fees: Class fee: $20 members, $40 non-members, payable in cash or by check made out to the PLG. Materials fee: Materials fees should be paid to the instructor by cash, check, or credit the day of the class. Students may also bring their own materials. The instructor will assemble kits for 6- 9” bracelets per the student’s instructions. The length of the bracelet affects the amount of materials which in turn directly affects the materials cost. Prices for niobium rings, sterling silver rings and sterling components are as follows: Project 1: Sterling Silver European 4-in-1 bracelet: 16g 4MM up to 280 rings, plain SS box clasp: 6”= $85, 7”= $100, 8”= $115, 9”= $130 Niobium European 4-in-1 bracelet: 16G 4.5MM up to 240 rings, plain SS box clasp: 6”= $40, 7”= $45, 8”= $50, 9”= $55 Project 2: Sterling Silver Roundmaille bracelet: 18G 3.75MM up to 380 rings, SS toggle clasp: 6”= $60, 7”= $70, 8”= $80, 9”= $90 Niobium Roundmaille bracelet: 18G 3.75MM up to 380 rings, SS toggle clasp: 6”= $30, 7”= $35, 8”= $40, 9”= $45 To register for this class: Email the instructor, Tara Slifer, at tara.slifer@gmail.com by 21 January so that materials can be ordered. Please denote which weave and metal you intend to use during the class. The instructor will also bring some limited edition box clasps that may be exchanged for the plain box clasps in the offering; prices will range from the same price as the plain box clasp to an additional $30. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. Class size will be no less than 2 students, no more than 5. Your place will be reserved when you receive a confirmation email from the instructor. This class will be reposted when it is rescheduled. If you had already registered, please contact the instructor for further information.
Silversmithing: Ring or Pendant with a Bezel Dates: Sunday January 29th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: Some silversmithing experience is helpful but not required. This class is for beginners or a refresher for everyone, please be prepared to focus and work hard. Students will make 1 bezel set stone with a bail OR simple ring shank . Students will need to supply 1 small to medium cabochons 1/2″ to 3/4″ in size. Students may bring personal tools if desired. Cabochons may also be purchased at class – please contact the instructor with any questions. Materials fee: Fine silver kit is $45.00 which includes 2″ x 2″ .999 fine silver sheet, 1 foot flat .999 fine silver bezel wire, 6″ silver double half round wire and a 1″ x 1″ medium solder sheet. Contact the instructor for details if you would like to bring your own materials. Please note : material fees may fluctuate due to rising and lowering of silver costs at the time of ordering. To register for this class: call or email the instructor, Donna Madej, at litt...@mdonline.net or 410-215-1774. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. A minimum of 3 students is required for this class to run, and class size will be limited to 7 students. Please sign up BEFORE January 18th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Fusion with Argentium Earrings Date : Sunday January 22nd , from 9 AM to 5 PM (1 hour lunch break) Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: Students will make 1 pair of earrings using fusion. Students will work on jeweler’s saw skills, fusion and finishing techniques. Students may bring their personal tools if desired. Some silversmithing experience is helpful but not required. This class is intensive, please be prepared to focus and work hard. The images above are intended as a sample only – students will create their own designs. Note: There is no soldering in this class, all bonds will be made by fusing metal on metal. Fees: Class fee $40.00 members, $60 non-members, payable in cash or by check made out to the PLG. Materials fee: $85.00, payable to the instructor. Materials will include: 26 gauge argentium sheet (3″ x 4″ each) and 2 foot argentium square wire and a charcoal brick. Please note : material fees may fluctuate due to rising and lowering of silver costs at the time of ordering. Requirements: Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and an Optivisor if they own one. To register for this class: call or email the instructor, Donna Madej, at litt...@mdonline.net or 410-215-1774. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. A minimum of 3 students is required for this class to run, and class size will be limited to 7 students. Please sign up BEFORE January 11th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Basic PMC (Precious Metal Clay) Date: Saturday, January 21st , 9AM to 5PM with a lunch break Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level in back), Annapolis, MD Description: Learn from a certified instructor how to create unique jewelry with Precious Metal Clay by molding and shaping this versatile material. Students will complete at least 2 silver projects. Fees: Class fee $40.00, $60.00 non-member, payable in cash or by check. Materials fee $65.00. which will include a 25 gram package of PMC3 and use of all needed supplies and tools. Please contact the instructor with any questions regarding materials. Please note : material fees may fluctuate due to rising and lowering of silver costs at the time of ordering. To register for this class: call or email the instructor, Donna Madej, at litt...@mdonline.net or 410-215-1774. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. A minimum of 3 students is required for this class to run, and class size will be limited to 7 students. Please sign up BEFORE January 11th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply. |
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