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Silver Foxtail Chain

Chain making is a series of studies from basic loop-in-loop process to more complicated versions and styles for silver chain. Focus on making a Foxtail chain bracelet using 24-gauge fine silver wire. Learn soldering rings with the flame torch, integrate the rings, install clasps, and finish polishing the chain. All supplies provided.

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Gypsy-Flush Style Stone Setting

Learn how to incorporate gemstones into your jewelry designs. Perfect for small stones, the application works for facet stones or flat back. Workshop includes 2.5 mm and 3 mm CZ’s for practicing. All supplies provided. (Participants can bring their own pre-fabricated jewelry.)
Prereq: Intermediate to advanced jewelry fabrication skills.

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Hollow Construction Jewelry Making

Learn the hollow construction technique to create three-dimensional sculptural jewelry. Combine traditional techniques like metal forging, forming, cutting, assembling, and soldering with flame torch. Hollow metal construction is a surprisingly versatile technique allowing lightweight jewelry designs for earrings, necklaces, rings, pendants, metal bead ornaments, etc.

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Intro to Silversmithing Jewelry 11 am

Explore the fundamental processes of cutting, forging, metal texturing, hammering, sawing, and soldering silver. The course includes: bezel stone setting for cabochon gemstones, polishing techniques and combining sterling silver sheet metal with fine silver wire, etc. Make silver rings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
* To learn proper techniques, students will only work on projects planned by the instructor.
**Silver is provided for use in class. The amount of silver or gemstones is limited to the instructor-planned projects. Material fees for silver and stones are included in class tuition and are based on current market values. If a student, for any reason, exceeds the required amount of silver, there will be an extra charge for materials.

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Silver Filigree

Explore the art of filigree jewelry. Make pendants, earrings, rings focusing only on silver filigree process and procedures. Learn the ancient art of filigree fabrication. There will be specific projects planned by the instructor with samples, demonstrations, and hands-on projects. This class does not include any stone setting techniques.
* To learn proper techniques, students will only work on projects planned by the instructor.
**Silver is provided for use in class. The amount of silver is limited to the instructor-planned projects. Material fees for silver are included in class tuition and are based on current market values. If a student, for any reason, exceeds the required amount of silver, there will be an extra charge for materials.

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Photoshop & Lightroom

***Hybrid class, Studio 3 and Zoom***

In this hybrid class, learn the fundamentals of image processing with today's most popular image processing tools and image enhancement techniques. Learn a step-by-step workflow that combines the best features of Lightroom, Photoshop and Epson inkjet printers to create expressive and aesthetically pleasing photographs. Topics will include creating and maintaining an image archive, image enhancement techniques, effective use of metadata, preparing images for online publishing, and the fundamentals of inkjet printing.
Prereq: PH147 or similar exp.
Special Notes: 1st class meeting will be held in Studio 3 on the main campus. All other meetings on Zoom.

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Digital Photography II

Through in-depth assignments and image reviews, students more deeply explore composition, lighting, lenses and flash photography. A field trip on the 5th Saturday of the session will further develop skills for real time applications. Demonstrations on basic image processing and printing techniques along with preparing photographs for on-line presentation will be included. Prereq: PH147 or similar exp.

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Silver Metal Clay Jewelry Design

Unlock the magic of fine silver metal clay and transform a seemingly simple piece of clay into pure fine silver jewelry! Guided step-by-step, roll, imprint, and shape the fine silver clay into a unique pendant or earrings. Witness the magic as your creation is fired and transformed into a wearable work of art. All supplies provided.

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iPhone Photography

In this 4-week course, learn to use the iPhone camera to achieve amazing results. Explore various iPhone camera photography modes and useful camera and image processing apps. There will be interactive demonstrations and image reviews.

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Framing Your Artwork

Learn to cut your own mats. Bring your 2D art and a frame and you’ll cut windows and assemble your piece to hang in your home, or submit to exhibits.