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Beginning Jewelry/ Metals 1-day

March 16 - FULL 10:30am - 5:30pm $150
Practice Class March 23 10:30am - 5:30pm $125
Beginning Jewelry/Metals Intensive March 29/30/31 - FULL 10:30am - 5:30pm $450

Beginning Jewelry/ Metals Intensive

April 19/20/21 - FULL 10:30am - 5:30pm $450
Bronze Clay Jewelry April 27 10:30am - 4:30pm

$150

Mitsuro-Hikime with Susan Zeiss April 28 10:00am - 5:00pm $170

Mitsuro-Hikime with Susan Zeiss

May 5 10:00am - 5:00pm $170
Tool Making May 11 - FULL 9:00am - 4:00pm $150
Beginning Jewelry/Metals Intensive May 17/18/19 10:30am - 5:30pm $450
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All Classes with Descriptions-listed chronologically

to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

March 16 - FULL

Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing Workshop - one day

Saturday, March 16
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$150

Instructor Amy Reeves

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

Bring an N95/KN95 mask

Beginning Jewelry

Course description: A great starter class for absolute beginners. Learn to design and make your own jewelry step by step!  Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing.  Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment with access to a rolling mill and hydraulic press.  Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome. 

Materials included: Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver available for purchase or bring your own. Bring an N95/KN95 mask or purchase one in class

Prerequisite: none!

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

March 23

Metalsmith Practice Class

Saturday, March 23

10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$125

Instructor Amy Reeves

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Bring an N95/KN95 mask

student practicing jewelry making skills

Course description: This is a day for previous Tacoma Metal Arts students to practice what you learned in classes with help from Amy. Bring in unfinished metalsmithing projects or start something new. Amy will be able to help you with tool use, technique and review of what we covered in class. Questions about whether your project is appropriate? Email Amy at info@tacomametalarts.com

Materials: most materials included. Silver and stones available for purchase.

Prerequisite: At least one class at the TMA studio. Students should be familiar with the studio.

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

March 29/30/31 - FULL

Beginning Jewelry/Metals

(March 31 is Easter Sunday)

Intensive- 3 days

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$450

Instructor Amy Reeves

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

 

Bring an N95 or KN95

Beginning Jewelry/ Metals intensive

Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome.  Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver and cabochon stones are available for purchase.

Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing.

Prerequisite: None.

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

 

April 27

Bronze Metal Clay

Saturday, April 27
10:30 am -4:30 pm

$150 plus $25 materials fee

Instructor Suz O'Dell

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Course description: Learn the techniques of this amazing material. Suz will show you how to build your ideas in clay and kiln-fire your pieces into finished bronze metal jewelry! Each student will have the opportunity to construct several pieces of their own design. Make earrings, pendants, and clasps. Learn about stone setting techniques and mold making with Bronze Metal Clay. Students are encouraged the bring items with interesting textures to mold onto their bronze clay creations. Almost anything with texture will work: tree bark, feathers, leaves, shells, etc. We will do one firing during class, those pieces will be ready to wear same day! Additional firings will be done by the instructor after the class; the second round of pieces will be available for pick-up at Tacoma Metal Arts Center one week after class.

Materials: $25 paid to instructor in class (cash/check preferred) includes 30 grams Fast Fire Bronze metal clay, findings, CZ's, use of tools. Additional clay will be available for purchase.

Prerequisite: none! Continuing students are encourage. Suz is happy to help you with more intermediate/advanced projects!

Minimum 3 students, Maximum 8

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

April 19, 20, 21 - FULL

Beginning Jewelry/Metals

Intensive- 3 days

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$450

Instructor Amy Reeves

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

 

Bring an N95 or KN95

Beginning Jewelry/ Metals intensive

Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome.  Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver and cabochon stones are available for purchase.

Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing.

Prerequisite: None.

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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This is likely the last time Susan Zeiss will teach this class before she retires

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working with Mitsuro email: zeiss.mitsuro.hikime@gmail.com

April 28, 2024- three spots left

Mitsuro-hikime: A Wax Technique for Casting

Sunday, April 28
10:00 am- 5:00 pm

$170 includes $20 materials

Instructor Susan Zeiss

 

Mitsuro-hikima

 

Course description: Mitsuro Hikime: honey (mitsu) wax (ro) drawing (hiki) texture (me). Japanese in origin, mitsuro-hikime is a pliable sculpting wax which folds and stretches like pulled taffy developing a unique linear texture which is very recognizable. A pioneer in the rediscovery of this ancient Japanese technique, Susan will show you tricks and tips on how to best work with this wax to develop the texture and form it into uniquely fluid forms. Most effective in simple designs, mitsuro-hikime will bend, and curl, giving fantastic surface detail and a wonderfully fluid design in your wax models. (suitable for lost-wax casting***). Susan will share her recommendations for spruing and casting. You will also learn Susan's trademarked formula for mitsuro-hikime and participate in making a batch of the wax during the class. The wax batch from class will be divided up for students to take home.

****These waxes can then be cast into silver, bronze or gold using the lost-wax casting method. 

NOTE: this class will not cover the lost wax casting process, only wax modeling with Mitsuro - HIkime.****

Materials included ($20 collected with tuition):

Mitsuro wax to work with during class, plus some extra (aprox. 65 grams) to bring home after class

Materials for students to bring:

small tupperware style water tight container to transport waxes after class

scotch tape

Optional to bring (a few are availble to share at the studio):

painter's masking tape

x-acto knife

hot wax pen

wax modeling ring mandrel on a stand

Prerequisite: This class is best suited to people who do their own casting, the wax models are very brittle and difficult to ship without breaking.

Minimum: six students minimum, maximum nine students

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May 5, 2024: two spots left

Mitsuro-hikime: A Wax Technique for Casting

Sunday, May 5, 2024
10:00 am- 5:00 pm

$170 includes $20 materials

Instructor Susan Zeiss

FULL

Mitsuro-hikima

 

Course description: Mitsuro Hikime: honey (mitsu) wax (ro) drawing (hiki) texture (me). Japanese in origin, mitsuro-hikime is a pliable sculpting wax which folds and stretches like pulled taffy developing a unique linear texture which is very recognizable. A pioneer in the rediscovery of this ancient Japanese technique, Susan will show you tricks and tips on how to best work with this wax to develop the texture and form it into uniquely fluid forms. Most effective in simple designs, mitsuro-hikime will bend, and curl, giving fantastic surface detail and a wonderfully fluid design in your wax models. (suitable for lost-wax casting***). Susan will share her recommendations for spruing and casting. You will also learn Susan's trademarked formula for mitsuro-hikime and participate in making a batch of the wax during the class. The wax batch from class will be divided up for students to take home.

****These waxes can then be cast into silver, bronze or gold using the lost-wax casting method. 

NOTE: this class will not cover the lost wax casting process, only wax modeling with Mitsuro - HIkime.****

Materials included ($20 collected with tuition):

Mitsuro wax to work with during class, plus some extra (aprox. 65 grams) to bring home after class

Materials for students to bring:

small tupperware style water tight container to transport waxes after class

scotch tape

Optional to bring (a few are availble to share at the studio):

painter's masking tape

x-acto knife

hot wax pen

wax modeling ring mandrel on a stand

Prerequisite: This class is best suited to people who do their own casting, the wax models are very brittle and difficult to ship without breaking.

Minimum: six students minimum, maximum nine students

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

May 11: FULL

Tool Making: Hand Made Stamps with Jesse Bert

Saturday, May 11

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$150 + $35 materials fee

Instructor Jesse Bert

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Course description:

Students will explore the attributes of carbon steel to create unique and exciting tools much in the same way that has been done by artisans and jewelers for generations. As well as looking at some traditional tool forms and shapes, the instructor will also explain the value of exploring ideas to create your own unique tool designs that will enhance, embellish, and personalize each metal creation that leaves your bench. Tools will be made and given form by using a grinding machine, filing, or cutting with the jewelers saw. Sanding and polishing will be used to give final finish, followed by a two-step heat treatment process ensuring your tools will last a lifetime.

Students should bring:

- A pair of thin flexible leather gloves that are comfortable to wear while filing
- A mask to help protect against dust (KN95's work great) or purchase in class $3

-Earmuff style hearing protection

Optional to bring:

shop apron to protect your clothes or borrow one of ours

protective safety glasses, or borrow one of ours

digital caliper, the studio has one to share

Material fee:

$35, payable to Jesse Bert in class.

Prerequisite:

Basic jewelry skills: sawing, filing, annealing.

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May 17/18/19

Beginning Jewelry/Metals

Intensive- 3 days

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$450

Instructor Amy Reeves

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

 

Bring an N95 or KN95

dust mask
Beginning Jewelry/ Metals intensive

Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome.  Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver and cabochon stones are available for purchase.

Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing.

Prerequisite: None.

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

June dates coming soon

Beginning Jewelry/Metals

Intensive- 3 days

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$450

Instructor Amy Reeves

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

 

Bring an N95 or KN95

Beginning Jewelry/ Metals intensive

Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome.  Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver and cabochon stones are available for purchase.

Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing.

Prerequisite: None.

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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More dates coming soon

Beginning Jewelry/Metals

Intensive- 3 days

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$450

Instructor Amy Reeves

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

 

Bring an N95 or KN95

Beginning Jewelry/ Metals intensive

Course description - An in-depth workshop in three days, perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn jewelry-making but never had the time. Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing, and that is just the first day! We will also cover bezel setting of cabochon cut stones, making rings, and lots of soldering. Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome.  Small class size ensures plenty of one on one instruction. Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver and cabochon stones are available for purchase.

Materials: Most materials included. You will learn to set a cabochon cut stone in a bezel setting. Students may purchase silver to work with and stones for this project (approx. $20 and up). You may bring your own if you wish. Bring an N95 or KN95 to wear while polishing.

Prerequisite: None.

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

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Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing Workshop - one day

Sunday,
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$150

Instructor Amy Reeves

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

Bring an N95/KN95 mask

Beginning Jewelry

Course description: A great starter class for absolute beginners. Learn to design and make your own jewelry step by step!  Amy will cover all of the metalsmithing fundamentals, including sawing, filing, stamping, hammering, and texturing.  Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment with access to a rolling mill and hydraulic press.  Students will be guided step by step in the use of studio equipment like torches, hand tools, rolling mill and hydraulic press. The instructor will also talk about how to set up a home studio so you can continue on your own after the class. No prior jewelry experience is necessary, students of all levels are welcome. 

Materials included: Copper and brass provided for in class use, silver available for purchase or bring your own. Bring an N95/KN95 mask or purchase one in class

Prerequisite: none!

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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Bezel Setting Workshop

Sunday
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

$150 plus materials

Instructor Amy Reeves

 

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy

Bring an N95/KN95 mask

Bezel Setting- Jewelry Making Classes at TMAC: Tacoma Metal Arts Center

Course description: Learn how to create settings for flat backed objects and cabochon cut stones. Bezel setting is also perfect for setting beach glass, coins, buttons, almost anything with a flat back. If it is your first time doing a bezel you can create a setting for ovals or freeforms.

In this class we will cover selecting appropriate bezel wire, silver soldering, fitting a cabochon cut stone, making a ring band or pendant bail, polishing and stone setting.

If you have done a bezel once or twice before, Amy will help you with the more difficult shapes such as squares, rectangles or pointed stones;as well as more difficult materials like thicker bezels and gallery wire.

Materials: Bring a cabochon cut stone to set, or purchase one from our assortment. Students should bring $10-$20 to cover the cost of silver, or you are welcome to bring your own. Jerry's Rock and Gem in Kent is a great local supplier for silver and stones. Ask for the student discount!

Prerequisite: Students should have a little experience with soldering, sawing, and filing.

Class Size: Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com

 

 

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to be notified of future BEGINNING JEWELRY classes OR CANCELATIONS please email: TMAclasses@gmail.com