AD: Ongoing classes Jewelry and Metalsmithing - Craft Students League NYC

The Craft Students League
YWCA of The City of New York
www.ywcanyc.org/csl

Classes begin in April. See below for descriptions of the following
jewelry and metalsmithing classes:

-Jewelry & Metals - Beginners Only
-Jewelry & Metals - Beginners - Part Two
-Jewelry & Metals - All Levels
-Jewelry & Metals - Intermediate/Advanced
-Forming
-Bangles and Cuffs - All Levels
-Introduction to Gold Fabrication
-Introduction to Gold Fabrication 2
-The Art of Enameling - All Levels
-Enameling on Metal - All Levels
-Introduction to Wax Carving
-Wax Carving - All Levels
-Jewelry Rendering
-Chain Making - All Levels
-Introduction to Kiln Formed Glass Pendants

Registration: 212-735-9722
Information: 212-735-9731

Location: 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10022
Corner of 53rd and Lexington
Transportation: E, V, 6 trains to Lexington Ave.

Jewelry & Metals - Beginners Only
Basic metal techniques including sawing, forming, soldering,
fabrication, cold connections, polishing, filing and use of the
flexible shaft are introduced through demonstrations and individual
hands-on instruction.
Patricia Daugherty/Janna Gregonis/Shella Robinson
12 sessions $325
Tue. & Thu. Jul. 13–Aug. 19 6:00–9:00pm(JG) 109-10704
11 sessions $300
Fri. Apr. 16–Jun. 25 6:00–9:00pm(SR) 109-10403
10 sessions $270
Sun. Apr. 18–Jun. 27 12:00–3:00pm(SR) 109-10402
(No class May 30)
6 sessions $195
Wed. Jul. 14–Aug.18 6:00–9:00pm(PD) 109-10705

Jewelry & Metals - Beginners - Part Two
For those who have taken a Beginner Jewelry and Metals class and need
a refresher or simply feel they need more beginner level instruction.
See demonstrations geared to prepare you for more advanced classes.
Receive individual guidance on projects of your own design.
Kathleen DiResta
12 Sessions $325
Thu. Apr. 8–Jun. 24 6:00–9:00pm(KD) 109-10401

Jewelry & Metals - All Levels
Basic metal techniques are covered in these multilevel classes.
Demonstrations are provided for the experienced student.
Tamiko Ferguson/Janna Gregonis/ Shella Robinson/Kathleen Diresta
12 sessions $325
Tue. Apr. 6–Jun. 22 10:00am–1:00pm(TF) 109-10407
Tue. Apr. 6–Jun. 22 2:00–5:00pm(TF) 109-10408
Wed. Apr. 7–Jun. 23 10:00am–1:00pm(TF) 109-10409
10 sessions $270
Sun. Apr. 18–Jun. 27 4:00–7:00pm(JG) 109-10410
6 sessions $195
Mon. Jul. 12–Aug. 16 6:00–9:00pm(SR) 109-10711
Thu. Jul. 15–Aug. 19 6:00–9:00pm(KD) 109-10736

Jewelry & Metals - Intermediate/Advanced
Receive individual instruction and fabricate projects of your own
design.
Tamiko Ferguson/Janna Gregonis
12 sessions $325
Tue. Apr. 6–Jun. 22 6:00–9:00pm(TF) 109-10412
Mon. Apr. 5–Jun. 28 6:00–9:00pm(JG) 109-10413
(No class May 31)

Forming
Construct and shape hollow, three-dimensional forms. The techniques
covered may be used to create decorative items including vases, cups,
bowls, and candlesticks, as well as sculptural forms for jewelry.
Basic jewelry & metals experience required.
Natasha Wozniak
12 sessions $325
Mon. Apr. 5–Jun 28 6:00–9:00pm 109-20413
(No class May 31)

Bangles and Cuffs - All Levels
Create bangle and cuff bracelets using forging and forming techniques.
Learn how to manipulate wire and flat stock to fashion bracelets with
simple, bold form. You may also create wide bracelets from sheet
incorporating techniques of surface design and decoration.
Natasha Wozniak
6 sessions $195
Mon. Jul. 12–Aug. 16 6:00–9:00pm 109-20714

Introduction to Gold Fabrication
Learn how to work with gold to create fine jewelry. This class will
cover basic fabrication, soldering, polishing, and some stone setting.
No previous experience of working with gold is necessary although a
strong intermediate level of soldering and jewelry making experience
is required. Materials fee: $30.
Sayumi Yokouchi
12 sessions $325
Wed. Apr. 7–Jun. 23 2:00–5:00pm 109-50415

Introduction to Gold Fabrication 2
Learn more techniques of working with gold and receive individual
guidance to develop your skills in making and designing fine jewelry.
Strong intermediate level of soldering and jewelry making experience
is required. Materials fee: $30.
Sayumi Yokouchi
12 sessions $325
Wed. Apr. 7–Jun. 23 6:00–9:00pm 109-50416

The Art of Enameling - All Levels
Learn a variety of enameling techniques with an emphasis on design,
color and composition. Work on individual projects, including jewelry,
wall pieces and small objects in copper and silver. Instruction
includes both traditional and innovative approaches.
Katharine Wood & Sally Wright
12 sessions $325
Wed. Apr. 7–Jun. 23 2:00pm–5:00pm 109-30417
Thu. Apr. 8–Jun. 24 6:00–9:00pm 109-30418

Enameling on Metal - All Levels
Explore cloisonné, traditional and experimental techniques using
copper, silver or gold to create jewelry or small objects.
Individualized instruction will emphasize design.
Sandra Kravitz
11 sessions $300
Thu. Apr. 8–Jun. 24 10:00–1:00pm 109-30419
Thu. Apr. 8–Jun. 24 2:00–5:00pm 109-30420
(No class Apr. 22)

Introduction to Wax Carving
Learn the basics of wax model carving for jewelry and other
small-scale objects. Sawing, filing, flexible shaft techniques and the
finishing of wax will be covered in detail. Students may then have
models cast at a casting house and returned for sanding and polishing.
Basic Jewelry & Metals required.
Rachel Bertoni
12 sessions $325
Wed. Apr. 7–Jun. 23 6:00pm–9:00pm 109-40421

Wax Carving - All Levels
Learn the process of wax model carving for jewelry and other
small-scale objects. Create designs in wax by sawing, filing, using
the flexible shaft, and then finishing the wax. Work may be cast by a
casting house and brought to class to finish. Previous jewelry & metal
experience helpful but not required.
Boris Goynatsky
12 sessions $325
Tue. Apr. 6–Jun. 22 10:00am–1:00pm 109-40422
Tue. Apr. 6–Jun. 22 2:00–5:00pm 109-40423
Tue. Apr. 6–Jun. 22 6:00–9:00pm 109-40424
6 sessions $195
Tue. Jul. 20–Aug. 24 10:00am–1:00pm 109-40725
Tue. Jul. 20–Aug. 24 2:00–5:00pm 109-40726

Jewelry Rendering
Learn the basics of technical drawing for jewelry design. Techniques
covered will include dimensional sketching, shadowing, and rendering
of different metal and stone textures from opaque to semi-transparent,
and colored. All levels of experience welcome. Bring paper and a
pencil to first class. Materials list will be discussed first class.
Boris Goynatsky
6 sessions $195
Tue. Jul. 20–Aug. 24 6:00–9:00pm 109-50727

Chain Making - All Levels
Learn how to make jump rings, the first step in making a chain. A
large range of possibilities will be covered by varying the
combination, arrangement and size of the links. This class will cover
the fusing and soldering of jump rings.
Shella Robinson
6 sessions $195
Wed. Jul. 14–Aug. 18 6:00–9:00pm 109-50728


Introduction to Kiln Formed Glass Pendants
See page 16
Kiln-formed Jewelry - Beginner See page 16
Silver Clay – PMC Plus - All levels See page 9
Wire Weaving with Beads and Fine Silver See page 5