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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Skills for jewelry making: faceted stone setting

Tuesdays, June 11 - July 2

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Instructor: Leslie Hartwell
$350

Stone setting is an important part of a bench jeweler’s repertoire. Working with silver and bronze prong-heads, students set round, faceted stones using different shaped burs and cutting methods. The prerequisite for this class is silver soldering experience from NBSS Fundamentals of jewelry making I or the equivalent. Students shoudl be familiar with the flexshaft, have basic sawing skills and have basic soldering skills.

Leslie is a graduate of the North Bennett Street School Jewelry Making and Repair Program. She has been an instructor at Metalwerx for several years, as well as at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. She is a recent studiomate of the Metalwerx community. Her emphasis is on building strong basic skills as the foundation for fine craftsmanship, preparing students to develop their designs with confidence and independence. Her 25 years as a graphic designer and continuing interest in textiles contribute to her particular interest in the relationships between surface and volume.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Fundamentals of jewelry making I

Monday - Friday, July 8 - 12

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Leslie Hartwell
$675

The career of a bench jeweler involves the lifelong development and refinement of hand-skills and techniques and an understanding of the characteristics of metals and stones. Learn the fundamental skills that are needed when fabricating and repairing jewelry -- sawing, filing, and shaping metals. This workshop offers an overview for individuals considering entering the field of bench jewelry, those already employed in the retail business, and anyone simply interested in learning more about how jewelry is made and repaired. Students spend the majority time practicing hands-on application.

Leslie is a graduate of the North Bennett Street School Jewelry Making and Repair Program. She has been an instructor at Metalwerx for several years, as well as at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. She is a recent studiomate of the Metalwerx community. Her emphasis is on building strong basic skills as the foundation for fine craftsmanship, preparing students to develop their designs with confidence and independence. Her 25 years as a graphic designer and continuing interest in textiles contribute to her particular interest in the relationships between surface and volume.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Skills for jewelry making: bezel setting

Tuesdays, July 9 - 30

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Instructor: Leslie Hartwell
$350

Working with silver, students in this workshop make round bezels stones. Students then cut seats and set the stones in a ring or pendant of their choice. As time permits, students have the opportunity to be more creative in their choice of bezel shapes. The prerequisite for this class is NBSS Fundamentals of jewelry making I or an equivalent. Students shoudl be familiar with the flexshaft, have basic sawing skills and have basic soldering skills.

Leslie is a graduate of the North Bennett Street School Jewelry Making and Repair Program. She has been an instructor at Metalwerx for several years, as well as at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. She is a recent studiomate of the Metalwerx community. Her emphasis is on building strong basic skills as the foundation for fine craftsmanship, preparing students to develop their designs with confidence and independence. Her 25 years as a graphic designer and continuing interest in textiles contribute to her particular interest in the relationships between surface and volume.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Fundamentals of jewelry making II

Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Leslie Hartwell
$675

This fundamental course focuses on the art of soldering, one of the more difficult tasks required to become proficient in jewelry making. After lectures and demonstrations, students practice silver soldering.
Fundamentals of jewelry making I or equivalent experience is the prerequisite for this workshop. A basic understanding of jewelry making and prior experience in sawing and filing ensures success in this class.

Leslie is a graduate of the North Bennett Street School Jewelry Making and Repair Program. She has been an instructor at Metalwerx for several years, as well as at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. She is a recent studiomate of the Metalwerx community. Her emphasis is on building strong basic skills as the foundation for fine craftsmanship, preparing students to develop their designs with confidence and independence. Her 25 years as a graphic designer and continuing interest in textiles contribute to her particular interest in the relationships between surface and volume.

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