July 6, 2022 By

Intro to Metal Smithing – Cabochon Bezel Setting

Intro to Metal Smithing – Cabochon Bezel Setting
Thurs., September 15, 22 and 29 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$75 ($70 Members)
Andrea Huntley will discuss the different metals available to create jewelry, and the hardness of the metals. Pre-made cabochons will be selected at the time of class. Working with sterling silver or argentium silver, we will create a backed bezel setting, learn the basics of soldering, the importance of pre filing to ensure a perfect fit, and options for attaching a bail. Students will complete a pendant set in a silver bezel, with an understanding of soldering basics.

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July 6, 2022 By

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings
Wed., August 10 and 17 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Create beautiful pieces with Leland Blue or Frankfort Green slag glass. Learn where to collect these beautiful man made “rocks” and the challenges of cutting and polishing slag glass. Students create a beautiful pair of 8 mm round Leland blue prong easy-set earrings.

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June 27, 2022 By

Lapidary Ring Making

Lapidary Ring Making
Mon., July 25 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 12-18

$20
Learn to shape and polish your choice of a Petoskey stone or Labradorite slice and then placed into a prefabricated ring setting.
Limited to 6 participants.

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May 14, 2022 By

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings
Mon./Wed, July 25 and 27 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Create dainty dangle agate earrings featuring a natural edge/live edge with both faces polished. Learn how to identify agates, what makes an agate a true agate, agate look alike and wannabes.

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May 14, 2022 By

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Our great lakes state – Petoskey Cabochon Class

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Our great lakes state – Petoskey Cabochon Class
Mon./Wed., June 13 and 15 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Plan, shape, and cut your cabochon from pre-slabbed Petoskey, the Michigan state stone, grind, shape, and polish the cabochon. Drill and set a bail to create your own finished pendant.

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May 14, 2022 By

Leather & Bead Weave Cuff

Leather & Bead Weave Cuff
Thurs., June 16 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 12-18

$10
A stylish weaving and beading projects using a variety of glass and metal beads, and leather cording.

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December 29, 2021 By

UV Resin Pendant

UV Resin Pendant
Tues., January 25 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 12-18 $15
Use UV resin epoxy, pressed flowers, gears, seashells, tiny stones, letters, glitter flakes, mica powders, dies and more to create your own unique resin pendant.

 

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May 22, 2021 By

Silver Clay Starters with Lindsay Isenhart

Silver Clay Starters
with Lindsay Isenhart
August 11 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $70 (Members $65)

Use PMC silver clay to create a one of a kind silver pendant. Participants will learn to use dye cutters, texture plates, sanding, torch and polishing tools to create their project!

Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!

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February 27, 2020 By

Lapidary with Jewelry Designers Don and Cheryl Benson

Lapidary with Jewelry Designers Don and Cheryl Benson

Monday/Wednesday 3:00-5:00 p.m

March 16, 18, 23, 25

Class Fee: $95($90 Members) Ages 16-Adult

This class is designed to provide an experience few people will ever have an opportunity to try. Each participant will learn to cut, shape and polish a stone in preparation for creating a one-of-a-kind pendant. Next, students will design a silver setting for their stone. Open studio time will be available during the course. Bring your own stone or select from our supply.

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December 20, 2019 By

Leatherworking with Roxanne Middleton: Leather and Metals Necklace and Earrings

Leatherworking with Roxanne Middleton:
Leather and Metals Necklace and Earrings
Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. January 30
Class Fee: $40 ($35 Members) Ages 16-Adult

This exploratory leather class includes leather stamping and carving tools, dying techniques and copper texturing techniques used to make dangle earrings and a matching pendant. All materials provided.

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