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Providing year-around classes in Textiles, Pottery, Metals, Glass, Painting, Papermaking and other Art Forms.
6N158 CRANE ROAD
ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174
630.584.9443
FAX 630.584.9490
CENTER HOURS
Mon. - Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM
CLASSES
Mon. - Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM
Fri. - Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM
METALS
TECHNIQUE STEW, LEFTOVERS
Instructor: Neil Anderson
In this five week class for first time and returning students, you will incorporate different techniques to create one or two or more projects utilizing two or more of the following processes: soldering fabrication, lost wax casting, textural surface design, etching, or forging. Students will work in non-ferrous metals possibly using stones, glass, or found objects as integral elements, if desired. Returning students can continue with unfinished projects.
First time students will construct a two layer silver band ring as an initial project to learn elements of piercing, texturing, and solder fabrication.
Supplies: Bring lots of ideas, sketchbooks, if you have your own tools, please bring them. We have basic tools to loan for new students
Recommended Text: The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight. Other jewelry and metalsmithing books will be introduced for inspiration and technical assistance.
Tuesdays: May 6 – Jun 17;
6 – 9 PM • NO CLASS: May 13 & May 20
Kavanagh Bldg. Jewelry Studio
Member $145; Non-Member $165 • Materials Fee $40
JEWELRY DESIGNS IN SILVER
Instructor: Claudia Engel-Rush
This class will explore working with silver to create unique pieces. Fabrication as well as cuttlefish casting will be introduced. Fabrication includes working with silver in the form of sheets and wire which is manipulated to create pieces. Casting with cuttlefish bone is done by carving into the bone and pouring molten silver into it. Your ideas can take you into areas of jewelry, small sculptures, tiny boxes and more. This class will meet six times.
Supplies: Please bring a sketchbook and any metalsmithing tools you may have.
Thursday: Jun 5 – Jul 10; 1 PM – 4 PM • Kavanagh Bldg. Jewelry Studio
Member $165; Non-Member $185 • Materials Fee $45
I NEED A FEW MORE STUDIO HOURS TO FINISH THAT PIECE!
Instructor: Claudia Engel-Rush
This class is intended for those who need more studio time to finish pieces or to start pieces that they did not have time for in previous classes. This class will cover working with silver, fabrication and casting. This class will meet four times.
Supplies: Please bring a sketchbook and any metalsmithing tools you may have.
Thursday: May 1 – May 22; 1 PM – 4 PM • Kavanagh Bldg. Jewelry Studio
Member $115; Non-Member $135 • Materials Fee $10
KNIFE FORGING – METAL
WORKING
Instructor: Dan Caldwell
In this class you will make a forged high carbon steel knife with decorative exotic wood or antler handle. This class is designed to be challenging to the beginner as well as the intermediate Blacksmith/ Bladesmith. Learn the basic tools, techniques and heat treating used in Bladesmithing, using forge, anvil and hammers. In this 3 day Saturday class, we will explore different types of forging processes used to produce functional knives, chisels and axes. We will be looking at some advanced bladesmithing process such as Damascus (layered steel) heat treating/hardening.
Prerequisites: Prior blacksmithing, metal forging classes or the instructors consent This class requires some physical activity. Only people with good wrist, arm and leg function should attend.
Supplies: Bring to class a favorite hammer if you have one, pair of leather work gloves, safety glasses, comfortable leather work-shoes or boots (no sandals), cotton jeans or pants (no sweats or cuffed pants), note taking materials, water bottle and bag lunch. You will be getting dirty so dress appropriately.
Saturdays: May 3, 10, & 17; 9 AM – 4 PM • Blacksmith Bldg. 0utside
Member $190; Non-Member $210 • Materials Fee $28
COPPER & BRASS FORGING
Instructor: Dan Caldwell
Learn the basic tools and techniques of Copper Smithing, as wells some more advanced processes and materials. In this one-day workshop we will explore different types of metal working processes used to produce decorative and functional items. Work will focus on organic shapes such as leaves and containers in brass and copper. Some possible projects will include copper or brass plates, bowls, bracelets, necklaces, candleholders, and outdoor ornaments.
This class requires hammering and other vigorous physical activity. Only adults with good wrist, arm, shoulder and leg function should attend. Very long hair should be braided or worn back in a ponytail.
Who should attend: Any one from previous blacksmith, copper/metal working classes. Students who have had some metal craft working experience, such as a jewelry class.
Bring to class a pair of leather work gloves, safety glasses are a must, comfortable leather work-shoes or boots (no sandals), cotton jeans or long pants (No shorts, sweats, cuffed pants, Nylon or polyester any thing), note taking materials, water bottle, and bag lunch. You will be getting dirty so dress appropriately. All other supplies and materials will be provided.
Saturday, June 28th; 9 AM – 4 PM • Blacksmith Area
Member $70; Non-Member $90 • Materials Fee $35