Registration for Summer Classes Begins April 24!

MAC Metals Classes
Summer 2010

To register for MAC classes register online or you can call 480-644-6521, 480-644-6522 or 480-664-6523

Open Studio time is available to students registered in any jewelry class
(No instruction- students are limited to tools and techniques they have experience with)
Open Studio will be held Fridays 1.30 - 4.30 pm
June 4- July 23

One-on-one private lessons are available upon request. Please contact Billy Jones at
480-644-6541 to arrange your lessons.

Workshops | Sculpture Classes | Intergenerational | Michael David Sturlin Workshops

Metals and Jewelry Classes

Introduction to Jewelry: Fabrication Basics

Instructor: Jonathan Brown

8 weeks

• Entry level class. Designed for beginners, but advanced students may wish to brush up on skills and learn new processes from a new teacher
• Learn how to create earrings, rings, pendants and brooches in the beginning level class
• This intensive class focuses on basic skills needed for jewelry fabrication
• Learn the basics or use this class to refine your skills: sawing, filing, soldering and finishing as well as basic stone setting
• Please, no registrations accepted after class start date. It is important that students be able to attend the first class
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the start of class
• Please, no registration accepted after class start date. It is important that students be able to attend the first class.
• No Class July 5

CAS10JE007-01 | M/W | June 7- Aug 5 | 1.30- 4.30 pm | $257 R $307 NR
CAS10JE007-02 | M/W | June 7- Aug 5 | 6- 9 pm | $231 R $307 NR

Jewelry- Independent Studio

Instructor: Jonathan Brown

8 weeks

• Students work on self-directed projects assisted by the instructor
• Students may work with fabrication and casting equipment
• This intensive class focuses on basic skills needed for jewelry fabrication
• Students must have had beginning jewelry fabrication or casting to take this course
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the start of class

CAS10JE008-01 | F | June 4- July 23 | 6- 9pm | $131 R $156 NR

Casting- Intermediate/ Advanced

Instructor: Polly Smith

8 weeks

• Lost wax, found object/organic, and direct methods may be used as students work on creating their designs
• Impromptu demonstrations will be offered as student work progresses
• Students must have previous casting experience
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop

CAS10JE017-01 | TH | June 3- July 22| 6- 9pm | $131 R $156 NR

Metalwork for Beaders

Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison

6 weeks

• Beginning to advanced students welcome.
• Planned projects include:  headpins (plain and fancy), ear wires, simple clasps, jump rings and basic chains, lining larger hole beads with metal tubing
• Learn to use common jeweler tools including hammers, pliers, files, jeweler saw, and a  small gas-air torch.  We will also cover how to modify common tools to make them work better for you
• Learn the characteristics of common metals used for jewelry, and how to work with them to make unique elements for your bead-based jewelry
• Basic finishing techniques and patina will be discussed
• Bring your current hand tools and some beads to class.  NOTE:  bring beads you are willing to have damaged – not the goal, but a possibility
• During the first class we will discuss what specific projects / skills participants want to learn.  If possible, the planned projects will be modified to include other items
• We will not have time in this short class to learn soldering
• Copper and brass will be used for making samples and practice pieces
• Subsequent pieces can be made in silver, if desired
• Limited materials and supplies will be available for purchase during class
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAS10JE007-01 | T | June 1- July 6| 6 -9pm| $100 R $118 NR

Jewelry II- Deep Draw Press

Instructor: Teri Jo Kinnison
6 weeks

• Level: Intermediate / Advanced – prior soldering experience expected.
• Planned projects include small round box and seamless ring
• Limited materials will be available for purchase during classes
• Primary tools will be 20 ton hydraulic presses, tools for deep draw process and a torch for annealing and
  soldering.
• Copper and brass will be used for making samples and practice pieces.
• Subsequent pieces can be made in silver, if desired.
• Limited materials will be available for purchase during classes.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAS10JE006-01 | T | June 1- July 6 |1.30- 4.30pm | $100 R $118 NR

Creating Cabochons: Beginning/ Intermediate

Instructor: Bob Bortfeld

8 weeks

• Create beautiful stones for jewelry
• Here you will learn how to slice a pretty stone into slabs; then cut and polish them to make colorful cabochons for setting in rings, pendants or buckles
• These skills are also great for adjusting previously created cabochons to improve their look and fit in your jewelry designs
• Safe use of equipment and basic skill development will be emphasized
• Returning students are welcome to continue work on personal projects in an independent porjects format

CAS10LAP001-01 | M | June 7- Aug 2 | 6- 9pm | $131 R $156 NR

Precious Metal Clay

Instructor: Alison King

8 weeks

• Entry level class.
• Fine silver can now be shaped and worked like clay, then kiln fired and finished like cast silver.
• Learn to work this new, high-tech material.
• Use simple tools and hand manipulation to make rings, pendants, beads and small containers.
• Once fired it can be worked further with traditional jewelry tools such as files and hammers.
• Returning students are welcome to continue work on personal projects in an independent projects format.
• Estimated cost of supplies: $120
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAS10JE009-01 | W | June 2- July 7| 6-9pm | $131 R $156 NR

Enameling- Independent Studio

Instructor: Jewel Clark

8 weeks

• Intermediate/advanced level
• Students will work on their  own projects with guidance from instructor. There will be no formal demonstrations
• Please visit http://www.glass-on-metal.com/intro_to_enamel/ for a detailed explanation if you would like to learn more about the process
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class.

CAS10JE016-01 | W | June 2- July 21 | 1.30- 4.30 pm | $131 R $156 NR

Jewelry Workshops

Resin Jewelry: Mold Making and Casting

Instructor: Ashley Weber

 

• Learn to create rubber molds and use pre-made molds to cast rings, earrings, bangles and pendants
• Add three-dimensional, sculptural aspects to your work by molding and casting found objects and pre-existing pieces of jewelry
• Add interest to your jewelry by using pigments, encapsulating memorabilia, etc. into your pieces
• Material kit ($30) will be available in class for purchase
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW005-01 | SA/SU | July 17- 18 | 9am-5pm | $160

Hand Engraving on Metal:
Beginning and Intermediate

Instructor: Dave Jones

 

• Join renowned gun engraver Dave Jones for this entry level class
• The age old hammer and graver technique will be taught to give students greater ease and control in executing traditional designs
• Students will learn the basics of engraving patterns on steel, nickel and aluminum. Silver is optional
• Learn proper tool identification, use and care including tool shaping and sharpening.
• Class includes metal identification for engraving and design and layout
• Tool kit available for purchase during class, estimated cost is $60
• On hour lunch break

CAS10JW009-01 | Sa/Su | June 12- 13 | 9am- 5pm | $160

Casting: Wax Carving

Instructor: Polly Smith

 

• Entry level class. Designed for beginners, but advanced students may work independently
• Students will focus on learning to use carving wax by working on rings and pendants
• Design, layout, carving and finishing the model will be covered
• Finished wax models will be cast in silver, bronze or gold
• Wax will be available for purchase during class
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW002-01 | SA/SU | June 5- 6 | 9am-5pm | $160

Electro-Etching Metals for Patterned Surfaces

Instructor: Polly Smith

 

• Learn how to enrich the surfaces of your jewelry and metalwork with beautiful designs
• Etch any B&W image or photograph onto silver or copper
• Electro etching is a reverse plating process using a rectifier for electrical current. Etching with this method preserves the resist and creates a deeper, cleaner etch than standard acid bath etching
• Learn about safer etching acids and how to handle them
• Workshop covers a variety of resists and methods of application including P-N-P
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW010-01 | SA/SU | June 12- 13 | 9am-5pm | $160

Faceting Amethyst

Instructor: Ai Van Pham

 

• This is a rare opportunity to learn from award winning master gem faceter Ai Van Pham
• Learn to facet round and oval brilliant cuts on gem quality amethyst
• Materials kits including rough gem and polishing laps will be available for purchase
  during the workshop for $50
• Take home two beautiful stones that you have cut yourself in one weekend!
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW003-01 | SA/SU | June 5- 6 | 9am-5pm | $215

Vessels: Using the 50 ton Deep Draw Hydraulic Press

Instructor: Polly Smith

 

• Beginning to Advanced
• With the press of a button flat sheet can be formed into shapes that will create skillets and saucepans, vases, bowls and sculptural forms
• Copper will be the learning material used. Advanced students may take this opportunity to raise silver forms for hollowware
• If time allows we will cover making lips, handles and further hand forming of pressed forms
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW011-01 | Fri/SA/SU | June 18- 20 | 9am-5pm | $240

Making Bracelets on the Hydraulic Press

Instructor: Polly Smith

 

• Beginning level workshop, advanced students will be able to add complexity to their designs by soldering or fold forming
• Use the ease of the hydraulic press to form both synclastic and anticlastic bracelets. Choose to work in copper, brass, bronze or silver and gold
• Skills learned will include annealing, decorative patterning and finishing
• Don’t miss this opportunity to make two beautiful cuff bracelets in one weekend
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW003-01 | SA/SU | June 26- 27 | 9am-5pm | $160

Bronze and Copper Metal Clay

Instructor: Polly Smith

 

• Beginning level workshop
• Learn to work with this recently developed metal clay
• Works like clay, when fired fuses into beautiful bronze or copper
• Suitable for jewelry or small objects
• New firing methods insure consistent results for both thick and thin work
• A $65 materials kit including clay and tools is available for purchase during the workshop
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW007-01 | SA/SU | July 31- Aug 1 | 9am-5pm | $160

Argentium Sterling Silver

Instructor: Polly Smith

 

• Beginning level workshop
• Learn how to work with this beautiful new alloy of sterling silver
• Argentium produces no firescale when heated and is virtually tarnish free
• Unique properties make it very easy to fuse (joining without solder)
• Projects will include a pendant, earrings and rings
• Students will learn to fuse wires, bezels, and fabricate with and without solder
• $70 materials kit available for purchase during workshop
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to the class
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW006-01 | SA/SU | July 24- 25 | 9am-5pm | $160

Workshops by Michael David Sturlin

Michael David Sturlin is the recipient of awards from the World Gold Council and the American Jewelry Design Council. He is internationally renowned for his body of work focusing on minimalism in precious metal. Michael teaches goldsmithing and professional development at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. You can see Michael's jewelry at www.michaeldavidsturlin.com and www.goldcrochet.com. You can read his jewelry blog here

Artistic Entrapment: Creative and Innovative Stone Setting

2 days

• Level of experience required: this is an intermediate level workshop program. Participants should have general familiarity with basic jewelry tools, proficiency with saw and file, and experience with torch and flex shaft
• Examine a diverse range of traditional and alternative solutions to capturing and setting objects in the creation of studio jewelry and personal adornments
• Exploration evolves from a triangulation of concept, construction, and capture
• Working from five traditional stone setting perspectives: bezel, prong, channel, tube,and tension mount, students devise modified adaptations that enable them to use these basic approaches in innovative new configurations
• Primary emphasis of this workshop is on construction by metal fabrication, assembly by soldering and fusing, joining by cold connections and mechanical means
• Skill sets include forging, forming, dapping, drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, fitting, and assembly
• The practical exercises focus on project planning, precision layout and execution, and stone setting with simple tools, hammer and punch, pusher and pliers
• Students are invited to bring cabochons, faceted stones, minerals, glass, metal, bone, pearls, and other objects to explore in the creation of settings
• $75 materials kits is available for purchase during the workshop.
• One hour lunch break

CAS10JW004-01 | Fri/Sa/Su | July 9- 11 | 9 AM- 5 PM | $375

Sculpture Classes

Blacksmithing - Foundry- Welding - Workshops

Blacksmithing: Bladesmithing

Instructor: Frank Christensen

8 weeks

• Beginning to advanced level. 
• Learn to forge a knife blade to shape using a coke forge, hammers and anvil.
• Final shaping and finishing techniques for 1084 tool steel will be covered.
• Learn how to heat treat and temper using both forge and kiln.
• Complete the knife with a handle.
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to class.

CAS10BL003-01 | T | June 1- July 20 | 6-10pm | $173 R $207 NR

Introduction to Welding

Instructor: David Crenshaw (M) or Elena Martin (F)

4 or 8 weeks

• Beginners welcome!
• Learn to bend, shape, cut, weld and finish steel to make decorative objects for your yard or home.
• Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding
• Plasma cutting, shearing, grinding and other shop processes are used to manipulate and finish steel work
• Please wear cotton work clothes, leather closed toe shoes, leather gloves, safety glasses and hair tie or bandana
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop
• No class Monday July 5
  
  

  CAS10WLD001-01 | M | June 7- Aug 2 | 8 weeks | 6-10pm | $173 R $207 NR
  CAS10WLD001-02 | F | June 4- 25 | 4 weeks | 1-5pm | $89 R $106 NR
  CAS10WLD001-03 | F | June 4- 25 | 4 weeks | 6-10pm | $89 R $106 NR
  

 

 

Sculpture Workshops

Beginning Mosaic

Instructor: Elena Martin

 

• Beginners Welcome
• Learn to bend, shape, cut, weld and finish steel to make decorative objects for your yard or home
• Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding
• Plasma cutting, shearing, grinding and other shop processes are used to manipulate and finish steel work
• Please wear cotton work clothes, leather closed toe shoes, leather gloves, safety glasses and hair tie or bandana
• Make sure our registrar has your email address for contact by instructor prior to workshop
• One hour lunch

Registration # TBA | Sa/Su | May 29- 30 | 9am- 5pm | $160
Registration # TBA | Sa/Su | July 31- Aug 1 | 9am- 5pm | $160

Intergenerational Classes

Ages 14 and older

Casting: Wax Work

Instructor: TBA

8 weeks

• Entry level class.  Designed for beginners, but advanced students may work independently
• Students will focus on learning to use carving wax by working on rings and pendants
• Finished wax models will be cast in silver or bronze
• Wax will be available for purchase during class
• Estimated materials cost $30 and up

CYS10JE001-01 | Th | June 3- July 22 | 9.30am- 12.30pm | $113 R $125 NR

Please call the Mesa Art Center for more information or to register at 480-644-6521 or 480-644-6608.

Thank You.

 

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