Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Jewelry - Intro to Tube Setting Age: 16-99 yrs. Whether you have never set a stone before or you just need a little practice with the technique, this tube setting class is not to be missed! We will learn how to cut our tubing and solder it onto flat and curved surfaces. Then we will set a small faceted cubic zirconia into our tubing. We will start with practice pieces but if you want to add a stone to a piece of jewelry that you made in a previous class, we can work on that, too. Supplies included. Prerequisite: Beginning and Continuing Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Centers. 1 session. Instructor: Sarah West. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $71 Oct 28 Sa 11:30am-4:30pm Jewelry - Linked Bracelets Age: 16-99 yrs. This class will focus on designing and making a linked bracelet. We will use a layering technique which includes piercing, soldering, riveting and the hydraulic press. We will incorporate silver, copper and/or nugold in this bracelet. There will also be an option of including tube set stones, texture and patinas as surface embellishment to enhance your bracelet design. Basic soldering and sawing skills needed for this class. Optional jewelry kit available for $30. Kit will include 1”x1” square of silver sheet, 1”x1” square of copper sheet, 1”x1” square of nugold sheet, one foot 18g silver wire, 1” silver tube, sawblades, drill bit and 3mm faceted gemstones. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. 6 sessions. Instructor: Betty McKim. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $146 Nov 13-Dec 18 M 1:00-3:30pm Jewelry - Make a Pendant Age: 16-99 yrs. We will make a pendant in this class. Techniques to be covered will be design, texture, stone setting , (bezeland tube) and dimension through fabrication and the hydraulic press. A $25 kit will be available for purchase at the first class. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. 6 sessions. Instructor: Betty McKim Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $146 Sep 12-Oct 17 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Jewelry - Make a Ring Age: 16-99 yrs. This ring making class will explore stone setting for cabochons, faceted stones and/or found objects. We will use texture and fabrication techniques to embellish the surfaces. A $35 kit will be available for purchase at the first class and will include a strip of silver, some silver wire, setting tube and bezel strip. Students may also provide their own supplies. Supply list will be provided 2 weeks before class

Painting - Advanced Painting Lab Age: 16-99 yrs. Join me in this creative, motivating and informative class so you may focus deeper into painting and improve your painting practice. Whether it is creating a body of work, preparing for an exhibition, continuing your practice or provoking change through experimentation, this is a course for you. Students work independently and share through critiques directly with instructor and class to focus on developing critical thinking, creating a personal visual vocabulary, and establishing foundations for technical mastery. This class is an artistic community. Many of the students have been taking this class for over 7 years now! Student supplies own materials. Any wet media welcome. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Peter Marin Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Sep 11-Oct 16 M 9:30am-12:30pm Nov 6-Dec 11 M 9:30am-12:30pm Painting - Beginning Watercolor Groundwork for Adventure Age: 16-99 yrs. Students will learn the basic skills of watercolor painting and how to create colorful and glowing effects. The instructor, Rick Bennett will demonstrate the properties of paints, paper and brushes, wet and dry techniques, washes, glazes, and traditional methods of developing a watercolor painting. Students will gain an understanding of how pigment and water work along with specific brush skills. Skills to be taught include the use of the color wheel, how values work, and the importance of leaving your whites and mixing bright colors, neutrals, and darks. Paints and brushes are provided for use during class. Students should plan to purchase Arches 140lb cold press watercolor paper for use during class. An optional supply list is available for students who want to practice outside of class time. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Rick Bennett. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $106 Oct 3-Nov 7 Tu 10:00am-12:30pm Oct 12-Nov 16 Th 7:00-9:30pm

to registrants. 6 sessions. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. 6 sessions. Instructor: Betty McKim. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $146 Nov 14-Dec 19 Tu 10:00am-12:30pm Jewelry - Simple Enameled Rings Age: 16-99 yrs. In this weekend workshop, students will make rings inspired by abstract art using enamel powder on copper with sterling silver shanks. Students will learn to add inclusions like beads, wire, or casting grain as embellishments to create motif. We'll then explore a couple methods for connecting the motif to a ring shank. Experience with vitreous enamels and/or basic metalsmithing knowledge is helpful but not a prerequisite. A $15 materials fee due to instructor on the first day of class. Instructor accepts Cash, Venmo, or Credit Card. 2 sessions. Instructor: Ndidi Kowalczyk. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $146 Oct 28-Oct 29 Sa&Su 9:00am-4:00pm Jewelry - Textured and Twisted: Bangle Bracelets Age: 16-99 yrs. In this fun make and take class, you will learn some jewelry making basics. Each student will make at least two bangle bracelets - one with twisted wire and one with a hammer texture. All supplies included! Beginners welcome! 1 session. Instructor: Sarah West. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $51 Oct 24 Tu 2:00-5:30pm Nov 30 Th 6:00-9:30pm Make it Take It Age: 14-99 yrs. Get ready to decorate! Create a decorative wreath with real greenery provided from the park. This is a perfect opportunity to use your creativity, have fun, and design a live wreath that will last through the winter months. Our instructors will hand select greenery, provide wreath frame, and tips on how to bring out the natural beauty. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is required. Forest Ridge Park – Course Fee: $14 Dec 5 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Painting - Abstraction Age: 16-99 yrs. This course offers a process to working abstractly by identifying common themes. By revising these themes, students are able to identify their preferences and make abstract work that is representative of its author. Any wet media welcome. Student supplies their own materials - bring at least one support/substrate to class along with all your preferred materials. 6 sessions. Instructor: Peter Marin. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Nov 9-Dec 21 Th 6:00-9:00pm

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