Jewelry Making Superstars

ArtCenter is very fortunate to have incredibly talented Jewelry instructors. I have taken Art Jewelry, Beading and Wax Casting. All fun classes that have endless creative possibilities.

Take a look at these images provided by Beverly Stone. Beverly is a longtime Art Studies student who has taken classes with Ruth Avra and Leslie LaCombe. Beverly, you missed my birthday but the holidays are coming and either of these would be a great gift! Just kidding. Ok, well, maybe I'm only half joking...

ART JEWELRY Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Ruth Avra 

www.ruthavra.com

Six Mondays 12-3pm or Six Mondays 6:30-9:30pm or

Six Wednesdays 1-4pm
800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$220 class tuition plus $25(+tax) additional material fee This all-levels class teaches basic through advanced jewelry techniques.
Through individual help and group demonstrations, you’ll learn about
chain-making, metal fabrication, piercing, soldering, forming, stone
setting, finishing & surface patinas. Learn to become comfortable in the
jewelry studio environment, or expand your basic knowledge and develop
your metal working skills.

WAX CARVING IN JEWELRY Skill level: All levels
Instructor: Ruth Avra

www.ruthavra.com

Six Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 pm

800 Lincoln Rd. #109

$220 class tuition plus $25(+tax) additional material fee
Learn the traditional art of wax carving and let your imagination take charge. This relaxing class will teach you to mold and manipulate wax

projects that will become metal - bronze, silver, gold or platinum - jewelry through the process of lost wax casting (not done in class). We also experiment with the ancient casting method of cuttlefish in class. Group demonstrations, individual help and your creativity will provide you with limitless possibilities to create unique pieces with this fun process. No previous experience necessary. Please note: Additional costs for casting will depend on each student project. 

BEADING

Skill level: All levels
Instructor: Ruth Avra www.ruthavra.com

Six Tuesdays, 1-4 pm or Six Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

800 Lincoln Rd. #109

$220 class tuition plus $25(+tax) additional material fee
Make beautiful and unique beaded jewelry in this fun class filled with instant gratification! With a little design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made and will be able to craft anything you dream up, as well as repair your own broken jewelry. Techniques covered: beginning through advanced wire wrapping, findings/endings, multi-strand, pearl knotting, stringing memory wire, Chinese knotting and bead weaving.

Leslie LaCombe will be returning in November

One Day Workshops!

Wrapper’s Delight: Basic Wire Wrapping (Earrings and Necklace)

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday: October 29 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $25 material fee

Students will create a necklace and a pair of earrings. Learn to identify and use basic tools, work with various earring components (ear wire & headpins), make your own pendant, and gain basic wire wrapping skills.

Back to Basics Bracelets

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday: November 19 or December 17 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $25 material fee

This workshop will allow students to make three different kinds of bracelets. Students will learn how to crimp, creating one beaded bracelet with a clasp and extender chain. The second bracelet will be knotted on elastic. The third using leather and a unique center piece, with a clasp.

Basic Earrings

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday: December 3 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $25 material fee

This workshop will allow students to make three different styles of earrings. Learn how to wire wrap, wrap top drilled briolettes, use head pins, and chain.

Amber Waves Necklace

Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Kasey Billitz

Offered Saturday:  December 10 from 10:30am-12pm800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$40 plus $30 material fee

Create a necklace using beautiful amber beads. These warm late summer, early fall tones will be a great addition to any wardrobe. Learn to identify basic beading tools, basic stringing & how to crimp. These skills will allow students to make necklaces and bracelets.