Kelly Kinser
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Bronze Clay Beads
$98.00Date and Time: 10/22/2017 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use bronze clay by creating a set of beads that can be used in jewelry making. Techniques will be emphasized. Discussion on how to finish metal clay pieces will be discussed. Students’ work will be fired and tumble polished. Work can be picked up the following week.
Make a Stone/Glass and Metal Ring to Size
$105.00Date and Time: 03/24/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to make a ring band to size. Then add a stone or glass bead as the focal. This is a way to learn and enhance your metal working skills and to learn tricks to size a ring professionally.
Making Textures in Metal Clay
$105.00Date and Time: 09/23/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This techniques class will leave you with samples of BronzClay with varied textures made from embedding objects into the clay. Bring sticks, wood, wings, leaves, buttons or any other objects with an intriguing texture. Some will be provided in class. Samples will be fired and tumbled the next day, so students will have to come back to pick up their pieces.
Note: Take Making Textures in Metal Clay and Textured Metal Clay Earrings October 14 for double rewards points.
Metal Bezels–only 2 seats left!
$98.00Date and Time: 11/19/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: simple soldering, see Soldering Sampler class earlier on November 19.
Use your soldering skills to make a bezel around a stone cabochon. Participants will make a simple pendant as a vehicle for learning metal bezeling skills. Students will be using a butane torch, so please wear natural fiber clothing.
Take both Soldering Sampler and Metal Bezels for double rewards points.
Metal Chain Making and “S” Hook
$105.00Date and Time: 06/24/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: Soldering skills--see Soldering Sampler on June 10.
Learn to form, cut, and close your own jump rings that are consistent in size and shape. Then use your soldering skills to make them into a chain. You will also learn to make an “S” hook clasp for your chain.
Metal Working 201: Earrings in Motion
$128.00Date and Time: 04/14/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: Basic soldering skills--see Simple Soldering on April 7.
Move your metal working skills to the next level by using a variety of techniques to make a pair of earrings. Learn how to create movement and depth by linking and layering elements. Explore a variety of cold connections and advanced soldering techniques, as well as making ear wires in sterling silver! Learn how to work in multiples to make the most of your creative time and increase your results.
New 2-Part Class: Metal Clay Pendant—Before and After Firing
$118.00Date and Time: 01/28/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In part one, manipulate BronzClay into a pendant using a variety of techniques: rolling, pushing, carving, and using slip to create texture. Pieces will be fired and tumbled. In part two, use multiple metal working techniques such as filing, drilling, and soldering, to finish your pendant.
New Class! BRONZclay™ Pendant
$98.00Date and Time: 11/05/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use BRONZclay™ to create a pendant with a lot of texture and dimension. No previous experience necessary. Students’ work will be fired and tumble polished. Work can be picked up the following week.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Sterling Heart Toggle Clasp
$98.00Date and Time: 02/09/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use sterling wire to create both sides of a heart shaped toggle clasp. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day piece and just as great for every day. Dutch treat snacks and drinks downtown for those who want to participate.
New Class! Metal Bails & Bead Caps
$98.00Date and Time: 03/04/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Create your own findings. Another fast and fun workshop in our metalworking series. Saw, bend, dap, drill and hammer metal and wire into bails and bead caps. Picture coming soon!
Textured BronzCLay Earrings
$105.00Date and Time: 11/11/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Bring sticks, wood, wings, leaves, buttons or any other objects with an intriguing texture. Some will be provided in class. Learn to create textures in BronzClay. Manipulate the clay to form earring components. Piece will be fired and tumbled the next day, so students will have to come back to pick up their pieces and assemble their earrings on their own.
Beginning Metal Working: Copper Pendant
$128.00Date and Time: 03/25/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this full day metalworking class, learn the fundamentals of metalworking: cutting, sawing, filing, drilling and other manipulation. Then design your pendant and put your new found or refreshed skills to work. This class serves as a prerequisite for many classes in our metalworking series.