CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

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• Please pre-register for classes. Payment is due at time of registration. Pay over the phone by credit card during business hours at (414)747-9229, stop in the store, or buy now with Paypal.
• you may call the store to drop in the day of class, space permitting

Current Class Schedule

metal etching basics : 6:30-9 pm:  WEDS MAY 13TH : weds June 24th

metal stamping :  7-9 PM: thurs april 23rd  : THURS MAY 21ST

 Beginner Weaving : 1-4 pm : sUN MAY 17TH

using the jeweler's saw : 1-4 : Sun MAY 31st

intro to soldering with a torch : 1-5pm : sun may 24th

torch fired enameling : 1-5 PM : Sun June 21st

SEW FOR FUN & FUNCTION : 6-8 pm : tUES aPRIL 28

sEWING PROJECT: BIRTHDAY PILLOWCASE : 6-8 pm : tUES maY 12

lEARN TO CROCHET : 6-8pm : tHURS APRIL 30TH

lEARN TO KNIT : 6-8 PM : THURS MAY 14TH

METAL STAMPING: instructed by jessica

$15 :: 2 hours

In this class you will create one metal stamped piece of jewelry. Using various steel letter, numbers, and symbols you will hand pound a chosen design into a piece of base metal. each piece will be finished off with a patina and polished to completion. supplies to turn the metal into a wearable piece of jewelry are included in the class fee.

all supplies provided

metal etching basics :: iNSTRUCTED BY JESSICA

$30 :: 2 HOURS

in this class you will create one metal etched piece of jewelry. Etching is a process in which an acid is used to cut around protected parts of metal leaving behind a raised image. Using rubber stamps to imprint an image onto  a base metal you will learn to prepare the metal, etch in an acid bath, patina, and polish to completion. Supplies to create the piece of jewelry are included in price.

All supplies provided

INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING :: INSTRUCTED BY SARAH EICHHORN 

$50 :: 3 HOURS

This three hour lesson will have students learn the basic stitches of a woven tapestry. Each student will receive their own hand built loom to begin weaving on, and take home with.  While this won't be enough time to complete your weaving, you will also be able to take yarn home with you to complete your project!

USING THE JEWELER'S SAW :: INSTRUCTED BY ANGELICA

$55 :: 3 hours

Learn to use a jeweler's saw to cut intricate shapes from metal. The Jeweler's saw is a fundamental tool used in metalsmithing. Learning to use it is the foundation to build your skills as a metal smith. You will learn use and prep of the saw, proper techniques to minimize saw breakage, and to saw a detailed design quickly and precisely.

Students should bring:

Safety glasses 

Dust mask

Please wear close-fitting natural fiber clothing and pull long hair back for this class

INTRO TO SOLDERING WITH A TORCH :: INSTRUCTED BY aNGELICA

$85 :: 4 hours

In this class, students will learn basic metal soldering  (or brazing) techniques to create joins in metal. Skills including using the torch, soldering a jump ring closed, adding a bail to a pendant, and soldering design elements to a piece of metalwork will be addressed. Materials are provided, but pieces you've etched, stamped, or sawed in other classes could also be used for this class.

Students should bring:

Safety glasses 

Dust mask

Please wear close-fitting natural fiber clothing and pull long hair back for this class

TORCH FIRED ENAMELING :: INSTRUCTED BY ANGELICA

$75:: 4 HOURS

Students will learn to enamel copper with a torch. We will cover how to use the torch, prepare the metal for firing, proper techniques for applying the enamel, firing, and finishing a piece. Materials are provided, however students may bring their own copper pieces that are 18-24 gauge and under 1.5" if desired. Pieces you've etched, stamped, or sawn in other classes could be used for this class.

Students should bring:

Safety glasses 

Dust mask

Please wear close-fitting natural fiber clothing and pull long hair back for this class

sew for fun & function :: instructed by sue

$30 :: 2 hours

Are you ready to learn how to use your sewing machine? Come join us for an introductory sewing class. You will learn the basic skills for using a sewing machine, winding a bobbin, threading the machine, straight stitching, top stitching, making 90 degree corners and reinforcing seams. In the process you will create a set of 6 blue jean bean bags. Fabric included in class fee.

Supplies to bring to class:

your machine ( one in house machine may be reserved) 

All purpose blue thread

measuring tape or ruler

6 cups of dried beans/rice/peas/corn (for stuffing bean bags)

SEWING PROJECT: BIRTHDAY PILLOWCASE :: INSTRUCTED BY SUE

$30 :: 2 HOURS 

You will learn the basic skills for using sewing machine, winding a bobbin, threading machine, straight stitching, top stitching, making 90 degree corners, french seams, and reinforcing seams. In the process you will sew a birthday pillowcase.

fabric included in course fee. please bring the following:

sewing machine (one available for reserve)

all purpose thread black

measuring tape or ruler

LEARN TO CROCHET :: INSTRUCTED BY SUE

Learn the basics of crochet : chain ( c) single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc) slip stitch (sl st) ergonomics and joint protection will be addressed while you create a a fun and functional cotton square which could be turned into a pot holder.

please bring the following supplies:

crochet hook size H

3 ounces worsted weight cotton yarn ( your choice of color)

LEARN TO KNIT :: iNSTRUCTED BY SUE

$30 :: 2 HOURS

This class will teach you : the knit stitch, casting on stitches, binding off stitches and how to increase stitches. You will be set up to create a cotton dish cloth

bring the following supplies to class

A pair of knitting needles size 8

2.5 ounces of 4 ply worsted weight cotton yarn (your color choice)