WEEKEND WORKSHOPS AT THE ARMORY ART CENTER

Instructor: Beth Katz

Armory Art Center, 1703 Lake Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fl 33401                 561-832-1776

March 13-14, 2004 Celtic Influence Bracelet

This workshop is devoted to the fabrication of a link bracelet with a Celtic influence design.  The focus of the workshop is to enhance soldering skills and fabrication techniques in sterling silver.  The student will complete a bracelet with a hand fabricated slide clasp with a figure eight safety.   A workbook will be supplied to each student.  Kit with all the items necessary to complete the bracelet is included in the materials fee.

March 27-28, 2005 Hydraulic Press

Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach Florida

The explanation of various shapes, dies and designs suited to the matrix die technique will be taught.  This includes demonstrations on the correct way to construct dies and how to use the hydraulic press. Production jewelry techniques will be discussed as well as one of kind using this great tool.  Basic metal fabrication skills along with basic knowledge of soldering skills is necessary.  A workbook is included in the materials fee along with items needed to produce dies and test the dies.

Florida Society of Goldsmiths Presents  Mountain Metalsmithing Workshops

Offering basic courses in metalsmithing and the lapidary arts.  Join us in the mountains of North Georgia where you can learn to work with metal, stone or glass.  Take this opportunity to reinforce existing skills or challenge yourself by studying a subject you have been curious about.

August 29 to September 4, 2004 at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Young Harris, Georgia

 How to make your own glass Beads:    Beth Katz  

                     Beginning Metalsmithing:    Carol Jenrett

                             Intermediate Silver:     Helen Howell

                                    Advanced silver:    Julia Woodman

             Introduction to stone setting:      Allen Brown

                       Beginning chainmaking:      Dave Parkinson

                                            Cabochons:      Bob Maier

                                                  Intarsia:     Tom and Kay Benham

Arrive Sunday August 29, check in 2- 4 PM.  Classes Mon through Thursday, depart after breakfast Sunday September 4, 2004

If you wish additional information on this spectacular opportunity to spend quality time learning new skills, or polishing up on old skills, please email info@myuniquesolutions.com or a1brown@earthlink.net

Tuition is a low $350.00, which includes 5 days of classes, room and board. Also available is a day student rate for those who live in the area and wish to commute.