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Tim Schneller

jewelry@rutlandmint.org


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Upcoming events

    • 03/25/2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • The MINT, 112 Quality Ln
    • 3
    Register


    Torch Fired Enameling - Advanced

    In this 3-hour workshop, participants will make a pair of enameled earrings or pendant. The process will include deciding on enamel colors, choosing a design element and embellishments, and firing at the torch station. Participants will then finish their projects by adding complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching ear hooks and/or jump rings.

    *** To participate in this class, students  MUST have already taken Intro to Torch Fired Enamel Jewelry *** 

    Monday, March 25, 2024, 4:00 – 7:00 pm

    Students will learn:

    • Safety using enamel products and torches
    • Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal
    • Choosing enamel colors, designs, stencils, embellishments, and using crackle enamels.
    • Simple wire wraps to complete a jewelry project
    • Use of small hand tools such as pliers and cutters to create loops
    Long hair should be pulled back, and sleeves should be fitted not loose.

    Instructor: Christie Harris

    Fees:

    • $60 for members
    • $75 for not-yet members*

    Fee includes $15 materials

    *Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

    Teens and adults welcome!

    • 04/07/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The MINT, 112 Quality Ln
    • 4
    Register


    Torch Fired Enameling - Advanced

    In this 3-hour workshop, participants will make a pair of enameled earrings or pendant. The process will include deciding on enamel colors, choosing a design element and embellishments, and firing at the torch station. Participants will then finish their projects by adding complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching ear hooks and/or jump rings.

    *** To participate in this class, students  MUST have already taken Intro to Torch Fired Enamel Jewelry *** 

    Sunday, April 7, 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Students will learn:

    • Safety using enamel products and torches
    • Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal
    • Choosing enamel colors, designs, stencils, embellishments, and using crackle enamels.
    • Simple wire wraps to complete a jewelry project
    • Use of small hand tools such as pliers and cutters to create loops
    Long hair should be pulled back, and sleeves should be fitted not loose.

    Instructor: Christie Harris

    Fees:

    • $60 for members
    • $75 for not-yet members*

    Fee includes $15 materials

    *Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

    Teens and adults welcome!

    • 04/14/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
    • 3
    Register


    Torch Fired Enameling: Introduction

    In this popular 2-hour workshop, participants will complete a pair of enameled earrings. The process will include cutting a base copper shape, prepping it for enamel, applying enamel, and torch firing the piece using a mapp gas torch. Participants will finish the earrings by choosing complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching earring hooks. 

    Sunday, April 14 10:00a-12:00p

      • Safety using enamel products and torches

      • Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal

      • Understanding transparent and opaque enamels, 6/20 lump, mesh sizes

      • The importance of counter enameling

      • Simple wire wraps to complete earring pair

      • Using small hand tools – pliers, loop making, cutters

      Participants should be comfortable with the idea of holding and firing a torch. Long hair should be pulled back, and sleeves should be fitted not loose.

      Max capacity: 6

      This class is a prerequisite to Advanced Torch Fired Enameling

      Fees:

      $45 for members

      $60 for not-yet members 

      (Fee includes $15 materials)


      Instructor: Christie Harris

      Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT.  Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

      Teens and adults welcome!

      • 05/09/2024
      • 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • The MINT, 112 Quality Ln
      • 6
      Register


      Torch Fired Enameling - Advanced

      In this 3-hour workshop, participants will make a pair of enameled earrings or pendant. The process will include deciding on enamel colors, choosing a design element and embellishments, and firing at the torch station. Participants will then finish their projects by adding complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching ear hooks and/or jump rings.

      *** To participate in this class, students  MUST have already taken Intro to Torch Fired Enamel Jewelry *** 

      Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4:30 – 7:30 pm

      Students will learn:

      • Safety using enamel products and torches
      • Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal
      • Choosing enamel colors, designs, stencils, embellishments, and using crackle enamels.
      • Simple wire wraps to complete a jewelry project
      • Use of small hand tools such as pliers and cutters to create loops
      Long hair should be pulled back, and sleeves should be fitted not loose.

      Instructor: Christie Harris

      Fees:

      • $60 for members
      • $75 for not-yet members*

      Fee includes $15 materials

      *Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

      Teens and adults welcome!

    A place for tinkerers, makers, and small businesses to have space, contacts, and equipment to thrive. If you possess a passion for creating and making, a MINT membership is for you.

        
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