Florida Society of Goldsmiths - NE Chapter
FSG provides workshops, lectures, meetings and exhibits for persons interested in the metal and jewelry arts. We have a studio in DeLand, Florida (not far from Orlando) were we offer classes on a variety of topics for beginners through experienced artists. We also hold an annual Winter Workshop in January at The Plaza Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach. This week long workshop is inspirational for all who attend. Our instructors hail from all over the US. Join us, join in the fun!
Winter Workshop January 2 - 7, 2011
It's Here! Spaces are limited so why wait? Sign up TODAY!
The 15th annual workshop will be held at The Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, Florida. Instructors: Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez, John Cogswell, Andy Cooperman, Bill Fretz, and Marilynn Nicholson Registration: Sunday, Jan 2. Classes begin Monday, Jan 3 thru Friday, Jan 7. 5 days of workshops for a week of quality instruction and networking with fellow metalsmiths and jewelry artists. Session I Mon-Wed; Session II Thurs-Fri. Click here for full listing of workshops and descriptions. Just need the application? Click here.
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Fall Classes and Activities in our DeLand Studio: Registration application for all studio classes.
Sept 4 - 18 - Beginning Jewelry Making & Metalworking Class - 5 sessions
An introduction to the art of making jewelry with metal. Explore the basics of sawing, filing, soldering, texturing and more while creating beautiful jewelry to wear. 6 classes. Take all six or just the ones you want. Dates of classes: Sept 4, 5, 11, 15, 18. Materials, equipment, and studio safety will also be covered. Most tools are provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Anyone interested is welcome. Click here for complete details. Beginning class application here. Questions?: Contact Sonja for times of classes.
Sept 12 - Surface Embellishment Series - #1 - Metal Reticulation with Tom and Kay Benham
Any piece of jewelry that features texture or surface embellishment immediately catches our eye and draws us in. But when it comes to embellishing metal surfaces there are multitude of techniques - way too many to teach in just one workshop. So we've planned a series of workshops on this all-encompassing subject. Click here for more details.
October 2 & 3 - Chris Hierholzer Torch Fired Limoges Enamels
Chris will be back for two days teaching his incredible enameling technique using a torch instead of a kiln. Limoges means wet-packed enamel. We will cover engraved fine gold foil on enamel and enamel inlay techniques using diamond burrs. We should be able to complete two finished enamels, ready to be set. Enamel finishing techniques will also be covered. Click here for more details
November 13 - Etching with Brenda Berdnik
Brenda will be back by popular demand with more of her etching magic! This class is for those new to etching as well as those with some experience (and especially for those who took her etching class at our studio this spring!) Click here for more details
November 17, 18 (Wed & Thurs) Personal Adornment and the Narrative Object with Bob Ebendorf
Working with traditional and alternative materials such as silver, copper, wire, recycled materials, found objects, etc., you can fashion objects of personal expression, importance and adornment. Open to all. We welcome artists from all mediums to explore the art of adornment! Click here for more details
Clay Play Day...date to be scheduled.
Do you enjoy working with PMC or other metal clays? This will be an open studio day for anyone interested in playing with their clay! Bring your supplies and books to share, we'll provide the kilns and it will be hosted by a PMC certified instructor. Bring your completed metal clay pieces if you want for a fun "show and tell" time. If you're new to metal clay, you're welcome to join us. Details later...
Updated 1 Sept 2010
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