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Metalsmithing

Beginning with the basics of design, you will learn and develop metal-smithing skills and work with silver plate, copper, brass, carving wax, clay and handcut stones to fabricate your own unique wearable jewelery pieces. Learning to cut a semi-precious gemstone is an option for metalsmithing students.

Enamelling

Express creativity with glass on copper to make beautifully coloured jewellery or works of art. You will learn different enamelling techniques including etching, cloisonne, grisaille, stenciling, limoges, sgraffito and basse taille.

Class Information

Group class size will range from 2 to 4 people. Choose from Monday to Friday evening classes from 6:30 - 9:30pm. Morning classes may be available with sufficient interest.

Basic Studio Fee: $50 per year for equipement use

Class Fee: $12 per hour (minimum class is 3 hours)

Please bring the following items to class: Small sketchbook; 2HB pencil; metal drill-bits (2mm and 3mm), soft cotton (non-stretch) rags for polishing; fine artist's paintbrush (#l or #2); old toothbrush; # 3 Jeweller's saw blades and any additional tools you might find useful.

To register for a class or take a studio tour, please contact us.

Artist Biography

Ruth H. Pallek

As a self taught artist with many creative interests, I have realized that the day is never long enough to do all the things that I love. My passion for art began with a paintbrush and blossomed into new areas including metal-smithing, pottery, spinning, weaving and fibre arts. Beauty in the nature around me and the flowers in my garden provide inspiration. Contentment is holding a paintbrush and watching things come together. When the work is cool and the kiln door is opened, magic happens.

Creating and designing is a never-ending process. We were all created to see and create beauty. A soothing cup of tea, fresh cookies and new friendships are their own reward as we spend workshop time together.

Come to my workshop and share my passion.