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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $225 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Discover the incredible new world of making your very own Silver and Gold jewellery with ease and for fun. This Clay-type material is soft enough to mold, form and shape into practically any shape you desire.
You will learn:
- Understand how to work the clay-type product maintaining the consistency to form fundamental shapes you want;
- Dry, file and sand the piece to ensure a smooth and professional finish;
- Feel confident in firing the product to obtain the solid 999 fine silver result using 3 methods, kiln, torch and home gas stove;
- Succeed in polishing and finishing the creation to professional standards then learning how to set a gemstone in a 4 prong mounting.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $225 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Work with the paste-type metal clay to preserve the beauty of nature. Easy to use, fun to apply and rendering a stunning result, it is so easy and fun. Discover what else can be done with the softer and versatile product which turns into pure silver.
You will learn:
- The tried and tested procedure to obtain the best result for your leaf creation;
- Drying and clean-up techniques for this type of metal clay;
- Firing methods and considerations;
- Finishing techniques to obtain different surface effects from matt to shiny;
- Drilling of holes for connecting rings and attachment of chain.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $265 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
This class teaches the many uses of the syringe-type metal clay to produce larger but light weight creations. The syringe allows greater accuracy in directing the design into more intricate patterns. An interesting and useful stone setting technique is incorporated into the project to add colour and interest..
You will learn:
- Layout and considerations for this style of design;
- Stone setting principles for bezel settings;
- Combining paste and syringe types of metal clay for reinforcement of design frame;
- Firing and finishing for open-work designs.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $195 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
By forming basic shapes in a material called 'Cork' clay which burns at a lower temperature than the metal clay we can achieve wonderful large but light designer jewellery. Easy and fun, this addictive class will make you forget time and produce stunning one-of-kind centrepieces.
You will learn:
- Forming and shaping Cork clay as the base for the design;
- Discover the variety of ways to cover the cork clay with a desired pattern;
- Understand the limitations and considerations for this technique;
- Firing and finishing for hollow projects.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $305 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Brooches are very popular in this part of the world. Learn how to combine the metal clay to produce more vibrant and 3-dimentional designs experimenting with shape and textures formed by a useful 'build-up' technique.
You will learn:
- An understanding of working with indented and protruding textures to enhance shape;
- Informative information of the different types of brooch parts and how to use them;
- Considerations for brooch designs;
- Firing and finishing for textured projects.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 4 hours
Tuition Fees : $215 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
This well loved style of ring band has great potential. Combining clay and syringe types together allow for lasting and creative projects.
You will learn:
- Effective rolling metal clay into sheet form;
- Seamless joining of ring band;
- Drawing of patterns onto dried surface;
- Syringing and finishing technique for this creative style.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $275 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Discover the added possibilities when working with a Metal Clay which dries 4 times slower than the average. See what you can produce and learn a new technique of extruding this clay type from a syringe. Pearl setting is included to produce elegant designs.
You will learn:
- The difference between the normal Metal Clay and the Slow dry type;
- Fun textures and shapes from extruding technique;
- Incorporation of wire with Metal clay design;
- Considerations and possibilities for Pearl setting.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 3 hours
Tuition Fees : $155 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Enhance your designs with an antiqued look or create modern, geometric and high-contrast pieces. Go beyond basic techniques, learning how to work with large and small designs, how to extend the life of your sulfurising compound, and ideal temperatures, timings and tips for creating and even patina.
You will learn:
- How/why sulphurization works;
- Creative new design possibilities with colour;
- Quickly and efficient removal of undesirable effects.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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Course Duration : 6 hours
Tuition Fees : $155 +GST
(Includes course materials*)
Raise the production quality of your pieces to a new level,
beyond that which is common in the market today. Perfect your techniques with ultra smooth, mirror or evenly brushed finishes and learn to use tools of the trade to achieve an ideal polish!.
You will learn:
- Correct use of files, sand sponges & other tools;
- Winning burnishing skills;
- Fast and effective scratch removal.
* This program includes all materials needed. Students may make use of classroom equipment during class and practice sessions.
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