JEWELRY STUDIO
Staff Hours with Christie
Welcome to the MINT Jewelry Studio! If you have questions, need support with a project, or just want to check out the shop space, please drop in!
Copper Cuff Bracelets
Instructor: Christie Harris
Dates/times:
April 20 and April 27, 2024 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this “make and take” class, participants will explore fold forming and texturing copper to create a copper cuff bracelet. Participants will force the copper to patina, choosing from a variety of techniques, and finish their bracelet with a wax sealant. We’ll be using a mapp gas torch to anneal our pieces. Participants should be comfortable with the idea of holding and firing a torch. This is a two-session class.
Key learning points:
· Cutting copper base metal
· Annealing
· Fold forming
· Using texturing (and other) hammers
· Exploring patina
SAFETY: Participants should bring gloves to prevent cuts from sharp metal. Long hair should be tied back.
Member: $60
Not Yet Member: $75
A Study in Leaves - Fold Forming and Texturing Copper
May 3rd and 10th, 5:00PM-8:00PM
In this “make and take” class, participants will explore fold forming and texturing copper to create organic leaf shapes. Participants will force the copper to patina, choosing from a variety of techniques, and finish their jewelry pieces into an earrings and pendant set. We’ll be using a mapp gas torch to anneal our pieces. Participants should be comfortable with the idea of holding and firing a torch. This is a two-session class.
· Simple wire wraps
· Using small hand tools – pliers, loop making, cutters, hole punch
Member: $85
Not Yet Member: $100
Intro to Beaded Jewelry
For the love of beads! Join jewelry instructor Christie Harris for a 3-hour workshop in which participants will learn the basics of design with beads.
This is a make and take class, where your creativity and some basic instruction will result in a finished necklace and earrings.
Tools and materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own beads to incorporate in your design.
This class meets in the Jr. Mint space, to the right of the front office area.
· Understanding beading components and their use
· Using a design board to plan a project
· Coordinating beads, stringing, adding clasps, and finishing
· Simple wire wraps to complete projects
· Using small hand tools – pliers, loop making, cutters, crimping
May 5th, 10AM-1PM
Members: $40
Not Yet Members: $55
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:
Fees:
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!
May 11th and 18th, 11:00AM-1:00PM
June 1st and 8th, 11:30AM-2:30PM
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.
112 Quality Lane, Rutland, Vermont