I am pleased to announce new and returning classes for teens this summer in the metals department.
*NEW*
"Teen Metal Pet Tags"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Lauren Beaudoin
Monday, July 7, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 class / All Levels / Metals Studio
Your pet can be just as stylish as you! During this workshop
students will design and make a copper or brass pet tag for their
animal friend. Techniques such as texturing, roller printing, sawing
and finishing will be discussed. You can even stamp the name of your
pet onto their tag! Students are encouraged to bring in pictures of
their pet to get inspiration for their tags. Class limited to 8
students.
"Teen Projects in Metal & Enameling"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Lauren Beaudoin
Monday, July 7 – Wednesday, July 9, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 classes / All Levels / Metals Studio
Silver soldering, cold connections and enameling are just a few of
the skills students will develop in this fun and explorative class in
jewelry/metals. Working alongside a professional artist, students will
create one of a kind projects such as bookmarks, pendants, rings and
small metal sculptures. Surface texture, metal forming and the use of
colored enamels will inspire students to develop individual ideas for
student projects. Class limited to 8 students.
*NEW*
"Teen Projects in Polymer Clay"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Lauren Beaudoin
Monday, July 14 – Wednesday, July 16, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 classes / All Levels / Enameling Studio
Polymer clay is a sculptable material that can be worked into
various shapes and forms that are then cured or hardened through a
heating source like an oven. In this 3 day class students will be able
to work with the material to create projects such as pen covers, beads,
a pair of earrings or animal sculptures. Students will go home with
small kits that will allow them to continue creating with polymer clay.
Class limited to 8 students.
*NEW*
"Teen Projects in Precious Metal Clay"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Joanne Snow
Wednesday, August 13 – Friday, August 15, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 classes / All Levels / Enameling Studio
PMC is microscopic particles of silver suspended in an organic
binder which creates a material similar to clay. This fun and exiting
material can be shaped and textured to create amazing pieces of fine
silver jewelry. In this class we will explore basic techniques for
making fine silver jewelry with PMC. Topics covered include: types of
PMC, tools, basic shaping, texturizing, stone setting, firing,
burnishing, finishing, and patina. No previous experience with PMC is
required. Class limited to 8 students.
For further information about these classes with complete
description as well as information about other glass, metal, ceramic,
wood, fiber and photography classes please visit our online catalog at:
http://www.worcestercraftcenter.org/
To register call 508-753-8183
Hope to see you there or in future metals/jewelry courses at the Craft Center.
Best regards,
Lauren Anabela Beaudoin
Interim Metals Department Head
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605
508-753-8183 x 3004
www.worcestercraftcenter.org