COURSES INFO & REGISTRATION
STERLING SILVER TEXTURED RING
Follow every step, to create a silver ring band to take home with you. you will be using an assortment of silversmithing tools to create and learn the ancient art of using metal to join metal.
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Duration
$140
Feb 11, 2022 10pm-4pm
BEZEL SETTING - LEVEL 1
You will learn how to build a standard bezel setting for a round or oval cabochon stone that you could use as a pendant. I will have available before the start of class for those that wish to buy their own cabs. You will be supplied with: -A round or oval cabochon no bigger than 15mm round or 20x15mm oval preferred. -20 or 22GA (0.8 or 0.6mm) sterling silver sheet metal large enough to cover the bottom of your stone with a little extra around it. -Fine silver bezel wire (preferably the tall 5mm. You can always make it shorter.) -Medium silver soldering wire -Wire to make a jump ring All the tools you will need will be provided.
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Duration
$150
Feb 25, 2022, March 27, 2022... Last Sundays of every month
PMC BEGINNER COURSE
An introductory course into the art of Precious Metal Clay Fine Silver. You will learn where PMC came from, how its was invented/constructed and it properties. Along with to handle it properly. You will also learn how to roll, paddy, stamp, dry, sand, refine and create a beautiful framed pendant with PMC+ incorporating a stamp or template design of your choice. All tools and materials are provided and included in the course amount. The instructors will fire the piece(s) for you to take home!
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Duration
$150
March 3, 2022 5pm-8pm
PMC RING CLASS LEVEL 1
In this PMC RING CLASS LEVEL 1 you will learn to manipulate Precious Metal Clay and all the unique ways to construct a sturdy fine silver ring using templates and fine silver slip to attach bezels and crystals.
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Duration
$175
March 12, 2022 10:00-5:00pm
BOOK CLUB
We plan to meet once a month at the remodeled makerspace in Parksville on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. During our visit we can discuss what the current book evoked in us as readers. Once we get started in the book club, we can choose the current book as a group, with a focus on the topic we decide to discover.
Drop in Fee of $5 is required, to secure your seat in each book club. Please register every month to save your spot (*participants must register here*) - We look forward to seeing you!!
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Duration
$5.00
Last Wednesday of the month 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
PMC RING CLASS LEVEL 2
A level 2 course using the art of Precious Metal Clay to create a structured ring including a bezel for a CZ stone in 99.9% pure Fine Silver. You will create a beautiful ring with PMC+ and your choice of stamped designs. You have the choice of a CZ stone and all materials needed to create and design a ring. The instructors will fire the piece(s) for you to take home!
Price
Duration
$225
March 12, 2022 10:00-5:00pm