And more and more classes! In September I will begin offering classes at the Southside Art League in Greenwood. And, I am trying to keep my Classes page updated as I add new classes to my schedule.Classes at the Southside Art League
Beginning in September I will be also be teaching class at the Southside Art League (SALI) at 229 E. Broadway in Greenwood. Here are the September classes.
A Charming Charm
Thursday, September 8, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
This class is a brief introduction to the fascinating world of silver metal clay—where you form a piece of jewelry with clay, fire it in a kiln or with a torch and it becomes fine silver (99.9% pure silver).. Participants will create two to three small charms as they learn about some of the basic techniques for working with metal clay. All necessary tools and materials are provided by the instructor. Ages 14 and up. Pre-registration is required for this class. Cost: $30.00
Artful Wire Bending
4 Thursdays, September 15 – October 6. 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Bend and twist your cares away while you learn to make copper wire jewelry. This class is an introduction to making simple wire jewelry and the tools needed for basic wire bending. Participants will create 2 pairs of earrings, a freeform wire pendant, 2 wire rings, forged wire earrings, and a narrow copper cuff bracelet. These same skills once learned can then be applied to making more complex copper jewelry pieces and to working with sterling silver and gold-filled wire. All necessary tools and materials are provided by the instructor. Ages 14 and up. Pre-registration is required for this class. Cost: $53.00
Contact me for more information or to pre-register for one of the SALI classes via email at marti@magickaldragondesigns.com or by phone at 317-402-4999. And visit the SALI website at http://www.southsideartleague.org/
to check out the other classes they are offering.
It is all about classes! I am continuing to add new classes to my schedule and I have two new classes on the fall schedule at Garfield Park Art Center.
.Visual Journaling 101
6 Sundays, October 2 – November 13, 1 – 3 pm
No class on October 16
I am co-teaching this class with Moon Stumpp.
In this six week class you will be introduced to techniques and tips for keeping a visual journal using primarily ink and paint. We will begin by discussing the various paper, paints and inks used for journaling. Then we will begin working on various journaling techniques that you can incorporate into your personal journal, including creating fabulous page backgrounds, laying out your journal page, adding text and much more.
For this class you will need to provide your own journal and pens, but Garfield Art Center will be supplying the paint and other journaling supplies. And, if you don't already have a journal, just come to the first class where we will talk about journals and pens, and even some alternative journaling options. Cost: $65.00
Jewelry: Cold Connections
4 Thursdays, November 3 - 17. 6:00 - 8:00 pmCold connections are jewelry making techniques in which metals and found objects are attached without the use of glues or soldering. In the class make a pendants using several different cold connection methods, including riveting, screwing with nuts and bolts, and attaching eyelets. Pre-registration is required for this class. Cost: $30.00 plus a $10.00 supply kit fee.
Pre-registration is required for all of my classes. For more information and to register for Garfield Park Art Center classes call 327-PARK or visit the Indy Parks website at http://www.indparks.org/.
