ROOM NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS

 

ROOM  19A

 Jerri Heer

BEGINNING GEM TREES

Create your own tree with craft wire and gemstones.  Discuss different techniques, where to find materials, etc. 

Kit: $10.00     Class size limit: 12

 

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED GEM TREES

Design trees based on nature’s patterns.  Explore different techniques and materials.  

Some additional materials available.

Materials: $10.00    Class size limit: 12

  

VIKING KNIT BRACELET

Make a bracelet using this ancient method of weaving wire into a tube.

Kit: $5.00        Class size limit: 12
 

ROOM  19B

Jacquie  Swain

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL STAR PENDANT

Bead Swarovski crystals and seed beeds to form a star pendant.  Great look – just add cord or ribbon and it’s ready to wear.

Kits: $17.00    No class limit

 

Glenn Swain

HOW TO SET FACETED STONES  Set three different shaped stones in sterling silver prong settings.  Tools for your use in class.

Kit: 3 stones and 3 settings - $30 

No class limit

 

Sandy Chowynk

“JUMP START” BRACELET    

Very beginning chain maille class, learn about different metals used for jump rings, the correct way to open / close jump rings while making a cool bead, chain and jump ring bracelet.

Kits $6.00 and up depending on your choice of metal / beads.  

Tools for 8 available for use in class or bring  2 pair of smooth jaw pliers.

Prepay: $6.00       Class size limit: 12
 

 

FOR ALL WIRE WRAP WORKSHOPS:

If possible, bring your own tools: flat, chain nose and round pliers.  A few sets of tools available for use in class.  All materials will be provided in “kit” and some additional components can be purchased.  Practice wire will be furnished.

There may be time for some Show & Tell.

 

ROOM 19C

Joyce Kish

ADVANCED PROJECT: WIRE SCULPTURE PENDANT FOR  A FACETED STONE  

Reserved for advanced students only.

Practice wire sculpture techniques then make setting for faceted 8mm round gemstone using Argentium Sterling wire.

Kit: $25.00    Class limit: 6
  

BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE WIRE-WRAP WORKSHOP
Loop Earrings with Snap-set Dangle
Take home a pair of earrings made of  Argentium Sterling with faceted gemstone

 

 

 

In pre-made setting.

Kit: $15.00       Class limit: 6

ROOM 19D

Jane Matz

GEM PICTURES     

Create your own picture, using tumbled stones and other natural materials. Supplies provided.  No experience needed.

 

Neil Snepp

INTRO TO FOSSILS  

Basic info including locations, tools and other tips such as understanding how the Geologic Ages divide time can help you find fossils.  Some specimens will be shown.

 

CLEANING AND PREPARING FOSSILS 

Tips and tools to prepare and preserve specimens, revealing details that may be hidden.

 

ROOM  20A   

INTRO TO SILVERSMITHING  -  Don Brown 

What’s needed to get started – tools,

materials, and basic processes, Q & A, etc.

 

MAKE YOUR OWN JUMP RINGS  - Staff

Learn how to make jump rings the size and shape you need.  Practice sawing and working with wire.  To practice soldering jump rings, please plan to attend soldering workshop.

No need to pre-register,

$1.00 for wire, handouts, etc.

 

SILVER SOLDERING WORKSHOP – Staff

Watch demo, then practice soldering different types of joints.  Use copper, “hard” solder and propane torch or mini torch as needed.

Bring your own materials if desired

Sterling bezel available at cost.

Class limit: 8  - no fee to pre-register

 

ROOM 20B

Mae Becker

BEADED BRACELET

Make a bead chain bracelet using seed beads and crystals.

Kit:  $5.00 - $10.00   Class limit: 6       

Prepay: $5.00

ROOM  22 

SILVERSMITHING  WORKSHOP

 

Marge Collins

INTRODUCTION TO FORGING

Use heavy copper wire and a hammer; annealing as needed, to create a masculine or feminine bracelet.  Several patterns will be shown or develop your own. 

Cost:  $5.00   Class limit: 6    

If possible, bring safety glasses and plan to tie long hair back.

 

Rick Chownyk

FREEFORM CASTING SILVER

Learn how to use scrap silver to create one-of-a-kind shapes and then finish them to be unique jewelry items. 

·      You can observe at no cost. 

·      No limit for number observing.

·      Instructor’s decisions are final.

Hands-on, using ½ ounce silver: $30.00

Additional silver available at cost.

Those casting must have safety glasses, wear cotton pants – no shorts and no sandals!  Plan to attend all 3 hours.

No late arrivals 

Prepay: $30.00      Limit: 6 students
 

ROOM  24    LAPIDARY WORKSHOP

Marve Starbuck & helpers

‘HANDS ON’ STONE POLISHING 

Make your own cabochon(s).  Bring your slabbed stone or choose from stock on hand. Eye and hair protection required.  Safety glasses will be available. 

 

ROOM 26A

Chet King

MAKING “GEMSTONE” SPHERES

Demonstration using a horizontal machine

(B & I type) to cut, shape and polish spheres, instead of a 2 or 3 cup machine.   

 

ROOM 27A

Diane Kuzara

SWAROVSKY BEADED RING 

A  hands-on project to “Make and Take”. 

Kit: $5.00    Class limit: 12 adults

 

ROOM 27B

Pete Kuzara

SLATE CARVING     

Hands-on project.  Learn the secrets of this basic 2-D art, using simple tools and design of your choice.  Kit available $2.00

Teens to adults only, class limit 8

ROOM 29C

Dave Lacko

TALES OF A METEORITE      

See samples and learn how to tell difference between a terrestrial rock and a meteorite.

PETOSKEY STONE POLISHING  

 Kara Miller & Jennifer Martin

Hand polishes one of our State Stones and learn facts and legends about them.

(no cost, no class limit)

 

ROOM 39  

Art Edlund

FUSED & DIACHROIC GLASS WORKSHOP  

Create unique fused glass with the special diachroic glass.  Kits with chain, bails will be available at cost to make into a pendant.  Fired glass must cool!  Pick up projects at the end of day.

Prepay: $5.00         Class limit: 10  

Glass Cost: $5 - $12 per piece

  

ROOMS 17 A - D
 

FACETING  SEMINAR & Demos

Midwest Faceters Guild will be holding classes and workshops for those registered with them in advance.   Times will be posted in lobby when anyone can watch demonstration to see how precious stones are cut & polished.