We’ve reorganized our class announcements a little bit. They are now under the “Class Descriptions” tab at the top of the page, organized by month of the year.
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Please check the class listings for June 2012 for details on these and other classes for the month. This class has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 2nd. Look for the new class listing under the “class descriptions” tab at the top of the main page, then click on “June 2012″.
Dates: Sunday May 27th , 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 are 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 or solder paste, 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 May 15th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Dates: Sunday May 20th, 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 $52.00 (Women ring material) $64.00 (men’s ring material) 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 1/2″ x 1/2″ 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 May 7th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Date: Saturday May 12th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Bring a lunch or buy nearby. Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level), Annapolis, MD
Description: Learn how to create a spinner or “worry” ring with Precious Metal Clay. There is room for up to 7 students in this class. If you have your own PMC3 and tools and would like to bring them for your personal use, you may. We will make 1 ring. Fees: Class fee $40.00, $60.00 non-member, payable in cash or by check. Materials fee of $75.00 will include a 25 gram package of PMC3 and 3 gemstones Note: Students may supply their own 25 gram package of PMC3 and gemstones. Check with instructor as all stones may not be fired in place. A $5.00 materials fees will still be charged for those who supply their own PMC3 and gemstones. 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 April 25th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Date: Saturday, May 12th, from 1-5 PM Location: the home workshop of Ena-Laurie Kearns. Directions provided upon registration. Description: Use inexpensive materials to create three fun and comfortable bracelets! Learn how to properly open and close anodized aluminum jump rings, and use them to connect non-latex rubber o-rings. Each item will be made using various colors of non-latex rubber o-rings and aluminum rings, and several color choices will be available for each pattern. Fees: $20 member, $40 non-member, payable in cash or by check made out to the PLG. Materials for each item can be purchased CASH ONLY the day of class. Students may make one, two or three bracelets. Cost for each bracelet (shown left to right in the photo) is listed below: Project 1: Inverted round weave: $6 Project 2: Helm weave: $4 Project 3: European 4-in-1: $9 Tools: Two pairs of non-serrated jewelry pliers, such as straight chain-nose, flat-nose, or bent chain-nose. Students may bring their own tools or use those available in class. To register for this class: Email the instructor, Ellie Barna, at ecba...@verizon.net , by May 5th . No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay 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.
Date: Saturday, 12 May, from 1-5 PM Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: Although an Intermediate weave, Full Persian is a difficult weave to understand at first. Each student will receive instructions to complete a bracelet up to 9” long and graduated earrings in either Sterling Silver or Gold Fill. Fees: Class fee: $20 ($40 for non-members), payable in cash or by check made out to the PLG. Materials fee: Students may bring their own materials. Otherwise, materials fees should be paid to the instructor the day of the class. Kits will be made to suit size/materials specified by student. Instructor will offer additional materials as required and will buy back overages. Please let the instructor know if you wish to work in Sterling Silver (SS), Yellow Gold Fill (YGF) or Rose Gold Fill (RGF). One of a kind box clasps will be available for purchase at additional cost. Pricing: Project 1: Full Persian 6-in-1 bracelet: 16g 7mm up to 160 rings, 18G 3.5mm 8 rings, toggle clasp: SS 6”= $70, 7”= $80, 8”= $90, 9”= $100 GF 6”= $100, 7”= $115, 8”= $130, 9”= $145 Project 2: Graduated Full Persian 6-in-1 earrings: 18g 3.5mm 2 rings, 16g 7mm 8 rings, 18g 5.5mm 8 rings, 20g 4.5mm 8 rings, 22g 3.5mm 8 rings, ear wires: SS: $15, GF: $20 To register for this class: Email the instructor, Tara Slifer, at tara...@gmail.com by 27 April to reserve your place in the class. No deposit is necessary, but be prepared to pay at the start of the class. A minimum of 2 students is required for the class to run, but will be limited to 5 students. Your place will be reserved when you receive a confirmation email from the instructor.
Date : Sunday May 6th , from 9 AM to 5 PM (1 hour lunch break) Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: Students will make projects on copper by torch firing enamel. Students will work on torch skills 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 image above is intended as a sample only – students will create their own designs. Fees: Class fee $40.00 members, $60 non-members, payable in cash or by check made out to the PLG. Materials fee: $60.00, payable to the instructor. Materials will include: one Schauer Enamel Sampler Kit (12 colors) in the choice of: Basic Sampler kit (lead free), Cool Color Transparent, Warm Color Transparent, Cool Color Opaque, Warm Color Opaque. A sifter, brush, sifting mesh pans (set of 3) and copper blanks. You may bring additional copper of your own if desired. 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 8 students. Please sign up BEFORE April 15th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply.
Date : Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th , from 1PM to 5 PM both days. Location: PLG workshop, 169 Defense Highway (lower level) Annapolis, MD. Description: Students will explore a variety of easy to make patina and some commercial readymade patinas. The images above are intended as a sample only – students will only be testing patinas on sample squares of base metals. We will be fuming and using dry and liquid solutions. Fees: Class fee $40.00, $60.00 non-member, payable in cash or by check. Materials fee: $20.00, payable to the instructor. Materials will include: solutions, containers and base metals. (Students may bring readymade personal pieces to patina – please note the instructor or PLG will not be responsible for outcome of personal items) Requirements: Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and an Optivisor if they own one. To register for this class: Email the instructor, Donna Madej, at litt...@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 April 10th so your materials can be ordered. Your place will be reserved when you contact the instructor and receive a reply. |
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