Enameling, Jewelry & Metalsmithing Classes

Summer Session 2024
10-Week Session: May 14 – July 20
5-Week Session 1: May 7 – June 8
5-Week Session 2: June 25 – July 27
NO CLASS: July 4 (Holiday)

Fall Session 2024
16-Week Session: August 13 – December 14
7-Week Session 1: August 13 – September 28
7-Week Session 2: October 15 – December 14
NO CLASS:
November 5-9 (Holiday Tables)
November 26-30 (Thanksgiving Break)

Winter Session 2025
10-Week Session: January 7 – March 15

TUESDAY

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BEGINNING JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING TUESDAY

This course is designed for beginners. Projects will be tailored to ability levels and student interests, with demonstrations in jewelry design, soldering, bezel setting, raising and other concepts that advance personal style in the art of metalsmithing. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Judy Lawson

Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.

5 Weeks:
Session 1: May 7 – June 11 (no class May 21)
Session 2:
June 25 – July 23

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price: $155 | Member Price: $139.50

WEDNESDAY

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ADVANCED JEWELRY & METALSMITHING

Projects in this class are tailored to the student’s interests with an emphasis on design possibilities and material considerations. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Lori Martin-Price

Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price $325 | Member Price $295.45

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INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED JEWELRY & METALSMITHING

Projects in this class are tailored to the student’s interests with an emphasis on design possibilities and material considerations. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Lori Martin-Price

Wednesdays, 1–4 p.m.

16 Weeks: Aug. 14 – Dec. 11 (No class Nov. 6 & 27)

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price $495 | Member Price $445.50

JewleryMaking(10)

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY & METALSMITHING

Explore the basic techniques for fabricating jewelry and decorative pieces through demonstrations and hands-on projects. Students will learn to make a silver ring, links for a bracelet or necklace, metal techniques, textures, bezel stone setting, soldering, and more. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Lori Martin-Price

Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price $240 | Member Price $218.18

JewleryMaking(10)

BEGINNING JEWELRY & METALSMITHING

Explore the basic techniques for fabricating jewelry and decorative pieces through demonstrations and hands-on projects. Students will learn to make a silver ring, links for a bracelet or necklace, metal techniques, textures, bezel stone setting, soldering, and more. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Lori Martin-Price

Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

7 Weeks
Session 2: Oct. 16 – Dec. 11 (No class Nov. 6 & 27)

Location: Metals Studio

Nonmember Price $174 | Member Price $156.60

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EXPLORE THE STUDIOS

In this 5-week course, students will have the opportunity to experience a workshop in a variety of Mark Arts studios. Each week will be led by a different instructor who teaches weekly classes in their medium. Workshops will all be beginner level in mediums including acrylic painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, cooking, and metalsmithing/enameling.

Ages: 16 + | Instructors: See Studios Below

Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

5 Weeks
Session 1: May 8 – June 5 
May 8 – Ceramics
May 15 – Sculpture
May 22 – Printmaking
May 29 – Metals
June 5 – Easels

Session 2: June 26 – July 24
June 26 – Ceramics
July 3 – Sculpture
July 10 – Printmaking
July 17 – Metals
July 24 – Easels

Public Price: $185.00 | Member Price: $166.50

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EXPLORE THE STUDIOS

In this course, students will have the opportunity to experience a workshop in every one of Mark Arts’ 7 art studios. Each week will be led by a different instructor who teaches weekly classes in their medium. Workshops will all be beginner level in mediums including acrylic painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, cooking, and metalsmithing/enameling.

Ages: 16 + | Instructors: See Studios Below

Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

7 Weeks
Session 2: Oct. 9 – Dec. 4 
Oct. 9 – Enameling/Metals (Jennifer Walterscheid)
Oct. 16 – Hand-building (Troy Becker) – Location: Sculpture Studio
Oct. 23 – Watercolor (Bernadette Bradshaw) – Location: Sculpture Studio
Oct. 30 – Culinary (Sue Corriston)
Nov. 13 – Printmaking (Doug Billings) – No class Nov. 6
Nov. 20 – Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Svitlana Tarauk) – Location: Sculpture Studio
Dec. 4 – Acrylic Painting/Easels (Gayle Bryson Clayborn)- No class Nov. 27

Public Price: $258 | Member Price: $232.20

THURSDAY

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ENAMELING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS THURSDAY

Enameling: the transformation of simple glass and metal to a piece of jewelry or decoration. Learn how two very different substances can be combined to make beautiful pieces of jewelry, dishes, wall decor and more as we engage in the centuries-old art of enameling. A supply list will be provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 16 + | Instructor: Jennifer Walterscheid

Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price: $325 | Member Price: $295.45

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ENAMELING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS THURSDAY

Enameling: the transformation of simple glass and metal to a piece of jewelry or decoration. Learn how two very different substances can be combined to make beautiful pieces of jewelry, dishes, wall decor and more as we engage in the centuries-old art of enameling. A supply list will be provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 16 + | Instructor: Jennifer Walterscheid

Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

7 Weeks
Session 2: Oct. 17 – Dec. 12 (no class Nov. 7 & 28)

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price: $217 | Member Price: $195.30

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ENAMELING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS THURSDAY EVENING

Enameling: the transformation of simple glass and metal to a piece of jewelry or decoration. Learn how two very different substances can be combined to make beautiful pieces of jewelry, dishes, wall decor and more as we engage in the centuries-old art of enameling. A supply list will be provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 16 + | Instructor: Jennifer Walterscheid

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price: $325 | Member Price: $295.45

Jennifer Walterscheid

ENAMELING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS THURSDAY EVENING

Enameling: the transformation of simple glass and metal to a piece of jewelry or decoration. Learn how two very different substances can be combined to make beautiful pieces of jewelry, dishes, wall decor and more as we engage in the centuries-old art of enameling. A supply list will be provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 16 + | Instructor: Jennifer Walterscheid

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

7 Weeks
Session 2: Oct. 17 – Dec. 12 (No class Nov. 7 & 28)

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price: $217 | Member Price: $195.30

SATURDAY

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ENAMELING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS SATURDAY

Enameling: the transformation of simple glass and metal to a piece of jewelry or decoration. Learn how two very different substances can be combined to make beautiful pieces of jewelry, dishes, wall decor and more as we engage in the centuries-old art of enameling. A supply list will be provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 16 + | Instructor: Jennifer Walterscheid

Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 11 – Mar. 15

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price: $325 | Member Price: $295.45

Enameling

ENAMELING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS SATURDAY

Enameling: the transformation of simple glass and metal to a piece of jewelry or decoration. Learn how two very different substances can be combined to make beautiful pieces of jewelry, dishes, wall decor and more as we engage in the centuries-old art of enameling. A supply list will be provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing project supplies and materials, which will be discussed on the first day of class.

Ages: 16 + | Instructor: Jennifer Walterscheid

Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

7 Weeks
Session 2: Oct. 19 – Dec. 14 (No class Nov. 9 & 30)

Location: Metals Studio

Public Price: $217 | Member Price: $195.30

Jewelry & Metalsmithing Open Studio
Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – Noon

Enameling students Open Studio 
Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Thursdays or Saturdays 1 -4 p.m.

Students who have previously taken classes may drop-in for open studio on a space-available basis for $25;
it is highly recommended that a reservation is made in advance, as space is limited.

Drop-ins must check in at the front desk prior to entering the studio.

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