Winter / Spring Workshop Schedule

Happy New Year!!!

What better way to start 2015 than with expanding your creativity and skill set?  Now that the holidays are over and winter is upon us, think about getting out and taking some classes!  Over the next few months, I'll be teaching several workshops and classes at Sawtooth School for Visual Art.  Take a look at the classes I have coming up below, and follow the class title link to sign up today!  I hope to see some new as well as famliar faces soon!

Beginning Metals/Jewelry
Learn the basics of creating jewelry from copper, brass and silver sheet and wire. You'll learn soldering, sawing, forging, polishing and many more techniques to create beautiful, wearable jewelry. Learn while creating earrings, rings, and more. You'll be amazed how simple sheet metal and wire are transformed into something beautiful. Metal is available for purchase during class. Tools are provided. Perfect for beginning students. This class may be repeated to gain proficiency in skills.

Winter Session
Section A
8 Mondays
January 12- March 9 (skip Jan 19)
6:30-9:00pm

Winter Session
Section B
8 Tuesdays
January 13 - March 3
9:30-12:00 noon

Spring Session
Section A
8 Mondays
March 30 - May 18
6:30-9:00pm

Spring Session
Section B
8 Tuesdays
March 31 - May 19
9:30-12:00 noon

Metals/Jewelry : Enameling
Enameling is an ancient process where glass is fused to metal through heat. Students will experiment with enameling on copper and are encouraged to explore the possibilities that this process allows. Annie will introduce a variety of enameling techniques such as sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, and basse taille. Students may apply these techniques to everything from pendants and earrings to decorative home items. No experience necessary. Most materials included in the fee.

6 Tuesdays
January 13 - February 17
6:30-9:00pm

Etched Copper Cuff - One Day Workshop
Etching is a fabulous way to add design and texture to your metalwork! Learn about different types of resist methods to be used in the etching process, including paint pen, stamping, and heat-applied print resists. Etch a copper blank and form the etched piece into a wearable copper cuff bracelet. Both traditional acid etching as well as electro-etching processes will be discussed. No experience necessary.

Saturday, March 21
9:30am - 4:30pm

Metals/Jewelry : Forming
This class is designed for students who want to bring dimension to their metal work. Learn how to bring volume to pieces by shell forming with hammers and stakes, or by using the hydraulic press. There will be demonstrations and plenty of time to develop your skills. Good for beginners and beyond. Materials available for purchase in class.

Enameling Weekend Workshop
Enameling is an ancient process where glass is fused to metal through heat. Experiment with enameling on copper and explore the possibilities that this process allows. Annie will introduce a variety of enameling techniques such as sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, and basse taille. Make samples of these techniques and use them to create a beautiful bracelet by the end of the workshop. Beginners expected, repeat students welcome!

Taste of Art : Sgraffito Enameled Pendant

Friday, January 30
6:00-8:00pm

Taste of Art : Copper Bangle

Friday, April 24
6:00-8:00pm

Fall 2013 Workshop Schedule

Woo-hoo!  It's time to play with some metal this Fall!  Here's your chance to do it with me! 

When possible, I have linked to the actual registration page, so just follow that and you'll be on your way!  And check back often because I'll add more workshops as they're confirmed.


Taste of Art : Copper Earrings Taste of Art is a wonderful new program at Sawtooth School for Visual Art. Spend a fun evening learning something new, socializing with friends and create a lovely piece of jewelry to take home. Perfect for beginners and anyone who just wants to spend a fun Friday evening out being creative with friends! Students are always welcome to bring beverages and snacks, but all supplies and tools will be provided. In this class we'll be making copper earrings!

Sawtooth School for Visual Art: Winston-Salem, NC

Section A
Friday, August 16
6:00-8:00pm

Section B
Friday, October 18
6:00-8:00pm

 

 

Metals/Jewelry : Enameling Enameling is an ancient process where glass is fused to metal through heat. Students will experiment with enameling on copper and are encouraged to explore the possibilities that this process allows. Annie will introduce a variety of enameling techniques such as sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, and basse taille. Students may apply these techniques to everything from pendants and earrings to decorative home items. No experience necessary. Most materials included in the fee.

Sawtooth School for Visual Art : Winston-Salem, NC
Section A
Five Tuesdays
September 17 - October 15
6:30 - 9:00pm

Section B
Five Tuesdays
October 22 - November 19
9:30am - 12:00pm

Exploring Enamels Workshop

Students will learn basic techniques in enameling, such as sifting and kiln firing. We will also explore fun and contemporary techniques such as controlled over and under firing, inclusions, and more! Students will make several samples and will have the opportunity to finish a few pieces to take home.

Visual Arts Center of Richmond - Richmond, VA

2 Day Workshop
Saturday, October 5  - 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday, October 6  - 1:00 - 4:00

 

 

 

Jewelry Fabrication Weekend Workshop This is the perfect introduction to creating jewelry the traditional way, by starting with sheet metal and wire. You'll learn about the basic tools of the jeweler: a jeweler's saw, pliers, hammers, and the torch. We'll cover techniques that will enable you to create beautiful wearable jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, and pendants! We'll work with copper with sterling silver, and will provide all the materials, tools and equipment. No experience necessary - all you need is enthusiasm!

Sawtooth School for Visual Art : Winston-Salem, NC

2 Day Workshop
October 19-20 (Sat-Sun)
10:00 - 4:00

 

 

Metals/Jewelry : Forming This class is designed for students who have learned the basics of jewelry fabrication (soldering, sawing, etc.) and want to expand their skills. There will be lots of demonstration and plenty of time to develop your skills. We will concentrate this session's demos on forming metal with both hammer/stakes and the hydraulic press. Materials available for purchase in class.

Sawtooth School for Visual Art : Winston-Salem, NC

Five Tuesdays
October 22 - November 19
6:30pm - 9:00

 

 

 

Taste of Art : Copper Bangle Bracelet

Taste of Art is a wonderful new program at Sawtooth School for Visual Art. Spend a fun evening learning something new, socializing with friends and create a lovely piece of jewelry to take home. Perfect for beginners and anyone who just wants to spend a fun Friday evening out being creative with friends! Students are always welcome to bring beverages and snacks, but all supplies and tools will be provided. In this class we'll be making copper bangle bracelets!

 

Sawtooth School for Visual Art : Winston-Salem, NC

Friday, November 1
6:00 - 8:00pm

 

 

Metal Forming Weekend Workshop This workshop is designed for students who have learned the basics of jewelry fabrication (soldering, sawing, etc.) and want to expand their skills.  Students will learn to use thinner gauge materials to create voluminous and structurally sound forms. Students will learn synclastic and anticlastic forming, as well as shell forming.  We’ll get you creating small, delicate forms that can be used in jewelry and a variety of other applications!

Visual Arts Center of Richmond : Richmond, VA

2 Day Workshop
Saturday, December 7  - 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday, December 8  - 1:00 - 4:00

 

 

 

Hope to see you this Fall!

Winter/Spring 2013 Workshop Schedule

Here's your chance to get in on the metalsmithing fun this winter and spring!  Keep checking back for additions to the schedule!


Intermediate Metals/Jewelry : Forming
This class is designed for students who have learned the basics of jewelry fabrication (soldering, sawing, etc.) and want to expand their skills. There will be lots of demonstration and plenty of time to develop your skills. We will concentrate this session's demos on forming metal with both hammer/stakes and the hydraulic press. Materials available for purchase in class.

Sawtooth School for Visual Art : Winston-Salem, NC

Session 1 : Five Tuesdays
January 15 - February 12
6:30pm - 9:00

Session 2 : Five Tuesdays
January 15 - February 12
9:30am - 12:00

Exploring Enamels Workshop
Students will learn basic techniques in enameling such as sifting and kiln firing. We will also explore fun and contemporary techniques such as controlled over and under firing, inclusions and more. Students will make several samples and will have the opportunity to finish a few pieces to take home.

Visual Arts Center of Richmond : Richmond, VA

2 Day Workshop
Saturday, February 9 - 10:00-4:30
Sunday, February 10 - 1:00-4:00

Jewelry Fabrication Weekend Workshop
This is the perfect introduction to creating jewelry the traditional way, by starting with sheet metal and wire. You'll learn about the basic tools of the jeweler: a jeweler's saw, pliers, hammers, and the torch. We'll cover techniques that will enable you to create beautiful wearable jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, and pendants! We'll work with copper with sterling silver, and will provide all the materials, tools and equipment. No experience necessary - all you need is enthusiasm!

Sawtooth School for Visual Art : Winston-Salem, NC

2 Day Workshop
February 16-17 (Sat-Sun)
9:30 - 4:30

Intermediate Metals/Jewelry : Enameling
Enameling is an ancient process where glass is fused to metal through heat. Students will experiment with enameling on copper and are encouraged to explore the possibilities that this process allows. Annie will introduce a variety of enameling techniques such as sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, and basse taille. Students may apply these techniques to everything from pendants and earrings to decorative home items. No experience necessary. Most materials included in the fee.

Sawtooth School for Visual Art : Winston-Salem, NC

Session 1 : Five Tuesdays
February 19 - March 19
6:30pm - 9:00

Session 2 : Five Tuesdays
February 19 - March 19
9:30am - 12:00

NC Black Co. Micro Raising and Forming Workshop
Raising is a process for forming sheet metal into vessel form using the metal's natural response to hammering. Students will explore methods for creating miniature vessel forms. These methods can be used to create sculpture and jewelry as well as vessels. Students will focus on samples in copper and will create a raised vessel by the end of the class. We will also explore other Micro Forming techniques, allowing students to create small, voluminous, structurally sound forms to be used on their own or in conjunction with raised pieces. All tools are provided. This class is taught in tandem by Annie Grimes Williams and Julie Brooks of NC Black Co.
Some metalsmithing experience is recommended, but not required.

Touchstone Center for Crafts : Laurel Highlands, PA 

4 Day Workshop
April 26-29

NC Black Co. Micro Forming Workshop
Micro forming techniques are very useful in today’s market due to the rising cost of
precious metals. Using NC Black Co.’s specially designed tools, students will learn to
use thinner gauge materials to create voluminous and structurally sound forms. Students
will learn synclastic and anticlastic forming, as well as shell forming, all on a miniature
scale. We’ll get you creating small, delicate forms that can be used in jewelry and a
variety of other applications! This class is taught in tandem by Annie Grimes Williams
and Julie Brooks of NC Black Co. All tools are provided.

Columbus Cultural Arts Center : Columbus, OH  

2 Day Workshop
May 4-5