The studio of Monique Rancourt and Lauren Blais Present the Spring/Summer schedule for jewelry classes being held at Joy street studios #21, 86 Joy Street, Somerville, Ma. These classes are all small group settings of 5-6 people guaranteeing students individual attention.
Inga soldering in Monique's class
Beginning Jewelry With Lauren Blais
In this ten week course students will learn basic metalsmithing and jewelry construction such as: basic design layout, piercing, texturing, riveting, soldering, basic stone setting and wax carving. In conjunction with learning technical skills we will help students develop original designs. No prior experience is necessary for this class
Course schedule: Thursday beginning June 10th-August 12th
Class Fee: $300 Materials Fee: $50
Start up materials and copper will be provided. However students will need to purchase a few tools. If students choose to work in silver we will assist you in ordering.
Open Studio
This is an opportunity for students past and present to work on project outside of class. Every Wednesday night 5pm-9pm there are only 4 spaces per night so please contact Lauren Blais to save your spot.
Studio Fee: $10 per hour paid to monitor
Nicole making a pair of earrings in Monque's class.
Intermediate Earring workshop with Monique Rancourt
In this one-day workshop students will learn advanced earring mechanisms. Students will be provided with silver wire and findings in order to construct a pair of hoops with a hinged post.This workshop requires prior experience with soldering and basic jewelry techniques such as piercing and riveting.
Course Schedule: Saturday June 19th 11am-5pm
Class fee: $150 Materials Fee: $30
Etching on Metal Workshop with Lauren Blais
In this workshop you will learn a new way to create patterns and images on metal through the ancient technique of etching. Etching is the process of using strong acid to c
ut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design. You will create samples and learn various methods of etching on copper, brass and silver, giving you the broad knowledge that you can then incorporate into your own designs.
Course Schedule: Saturday June 5th, 11am-4pm
Class fee: $125 Materials Fee: $30
Note: you must bring your own silver if you intend to use it for samples.
Pre-registration and payment is required in order to reserve your space.
Instructors must be notified 10 days prior to class in order to receive refund.
For questions and class registration please contact instructors individually
Photos from Monique's winter classes.
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