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We buy used jewellery tools and supplies
and gratefully accept donations
info@vancouverislandartworkshops.com
GREG HARGREAVES
ONLINE ZOOM WORKSHOPS COMING SOON!
ABSTRACTING THE LANDSCAPE
We are beyond excited to have Greg teaching for us again!
MAXIMUM OF 12 ARTISTS PER SESSION
Short sessions over multiple days to allow for painting time
Includes helpful critques
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Silversmith Jewellery Workshop
3 DAY WORKSHOP AND
1 DAY WORKSHOP
Jump in and join us for these fun, skill building workshops and leave wearing your pieces!
Or make for someone as a treasured gift.
Only three spaces left!
Hours: All sessions 10 - 5 daily
All tools provided for use during our workshops!
All levels welcome. Projects can be simplified or made more challenging depending on experience.
Beginners will make the simplest versions of each project.
3 Day Workshop: Friday – Sunday / September 29 – October 1
1 Day Workshop: Monday October 2.
Or make for someone as a treasured gift.
Only three spaces left!
Hours: All sessions 10 - 5 daily
All tools provided for use during our workshops!
All levels welcome. Projects can be simplified or made more challenging depending on experience.
Beginners will make the simplest versions of each project.
3 Day Workshop: Friday – Sunday / September 29 – October 1
1 Day Workshop: Monday October 2.
Silversmith Workshops - Sterling Silver
3 days = 3 fabulous projects!
Foldform Tab Set Bezel Ring
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Innovative and creative; this ring has boundless possiblities.
You will start by creating your own sterling silver foldformed "cabochon". Students will use an assortment of hammers, punches and foldforming techniques to create a one-of-a-kind textured sterling piece and will fabricate a sterling silver "cabochon" to your desired size.
From here, you will build a bezel for your Foldformed cabochon that will be secured in a thick sterling bezel that you will learn to tab set with 4 tabs. It will then get soldered onto a heavy half round Sterling Silver band. The band will be custom fit to the wearer in a style that will keep it more comfortably.centered on the top of your finger!
You will have the option of finishing your rings off with a high shine polish or blackening it to enhance the textures within the foldformed Cabochon.
You will start by creating your own sterling silver foldformed "cabochon". Students will use an assortment of hammers, punches and foldforming techniques to create a one-of-a-kind textured sterling piece and will fabricate a sterling silver "cabochon" to your desired size.
From here, you will build a bezel for your Foldformed cabochon that will be secured in a thick sterling bezel that you will learn to tab set with 4 tabs. It will then get soldered onto a heavy half round Sterling Silver band. The band will be custom fit to the wearer in a style that will keep it more comfortably.centered on the top of your finger!
You will have the option of finishing your rings off with a high shine polish or blackening it to enhance the textures within the foldformed Cabochon.
Chandelier Earrings or Pendant
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Playful, dangly earrings, designed to sparkle. Movement and the play of colours through mixed metals is the theme of this project!
You will have the option to make a pair of earrings or a pendant. And if time permits, you will be able to make both.
Starting with narrow strips of brass, bronze, copper and sterling silver, that will be sawn to various lengths, You will get to play with how they graduate in length, how they stagger along with how the colours lay against one another. Keep the surface flat or texured. You also have the option to make them using all sterling silver if you prefer.
Once the pieces have been decided on, the instructor will guide you on how best to string them together so they sit comfortably balanced while still allowing for flirty movement.
Once all the segments have been fabricated and polished, you will begin attaching them to a secondary square bar that is soldered to the ear wire. This project is great for fine tuning soldering skills, especially in tight places!
You will have the option to make a pair of earrings or a pendant. And if time permits, you will be able to make both.
Starting with narrow strips of brass, bronze, copper and sterling silver, that will be sawn to various lengths, You will get to play with how they graduate in length, how they stagger along with how the colours lay against one another. Keep the surface flat or texured. You also have the option to make them using all sterling silver if you prefer.
Once the pieces have been decided on, the instructor will guide you on how best to string them together so they sit comfortably balanced while still allowing for flirty movement.
Once all the segments have been fabricated and polished, you will begin attaching them to a secondary square bar that is soldered to the ear wire. This project is great for fine tuning soldering skills, especially in tight places!
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Beautiful Baguette Prong Set Ring
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Prong Set Baguette Ring- will work on our setting skills and how to adapt a project into becoming part of the setting. This sleek low profile ring is stunning on its own or nestled into a stack of rings. Students will also get a bit more comfortable when setting those tricky geometric corners!
Tension Set Ring- this ring band is made with a heavy gauge sterling silver round wire. The instructor will demonstrate how to work harden the wire to create enough tension to securely hold out 3mm stone. Faux Braid Ring- keeping things simple, this is the perfect accompaniment to either of the rings described above. It is simple and yet adds a design element when stacked with the clean look of the other rings. |
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Lots of options between these three rings, will leave students wanting to create a multitude of variations. You will have an option of using either cubic zirconia and or natural stones.
Prefer a payment plan? Email me here: marystewart@telus.net
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One Day Silversmith Workshop - Gem Of A Ring Workshop
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Playfully elegant sums up this beautiful sterling silver ring. This is the perfect project to refine one's soldering, sawing and setting skills.
You'll begin by prepping the bezel setting a round or oval cabochon of choice. From here, you will move on to learning how to size and cut out stunning designs of your choice on your ring band. Nice clean solder joints for the frame work that supports the stone and the opening on the channnel on the top of this ring will make for a stunning focal point. |
Once the band has been designed, sawn out, soldered and shaped, you will solder your bezel then set your stone. Then it's all about the clean up. This is what seperates a good piece from a great piece. Go for a nice high shine polish or oxidized finish. There will be a large selection of natural stones to choose from.
Note: You may make your ring narrower if desired.
Note: You may make your ring narrower if desired.
1 Day Workshop: Monday October 2. 2023
$165.00 + gst.
material fee of $50.00 paid to Kelly upon commencement.
Mary Stewart
Abstraction Workshop
Nanaimo, BC
Details announced soon
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Email me at marystewart@telus.net to be put on the wait list.
TBA Session 1 / 2 days Abstraction in Oil and cold wax Max 10 spaces We will work small to allow for lots of experiementation. Join me and learn numerous techniques specific to working with this medium. Materials supplied at extra cost Session 2 / 2 days Abstraction Workshop - water based media PAINT LARGE! 30 x 30 up to maximum of 48x48 Max 10 spaces All levels welcome but should have some basic color knowledge. Hours: 10 - 5 daily Location: TBA in Nanaimo |