Love silver jewelry? Think you might like to make it? Come to this workshop to be introduced to the professional culinary torch and Argentium silver, a relatively new type of sterling silver used in jewelry making. Each attendee will leave with a beautiful pair of silver earrings, post or hook, or a pendant made by….you! We will fuse decorative silver elements onto a sterling (Argentium) background. Each piece will be one of a kind. No previous experience necessary.
Workshop Outline
Part I Introductions and Design
Participants will be introduced to the tools and materials used to design and fabricate the class project and provided examples to stimulate design ideas. Participants are encouraged to ask questions as they arise. (30 minutes).
Part II Fabrication
Participants will watch the instructor demonstrate the execution of a simple design such as those pictured.
Participants will make the elements they wish to incorporate into their projects.
Participants will fuse the elements, including findings, to their pendant or earring backplates. (approximately 2 hours)
Part III Finishing
The instructor will demonstrate the use of silver black to add a patina to the finished jewelry.
Participants will sand away tool marks and scratches, then add patina if desired, attach findings, and wear. (30 minutes)
INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES
Silver Kit for each student; tools and materials needed for four fusing stations; finishing materials; list of materials used and sources; display monitor and action camera; instructor set up
Handout for each attendee to be provided by instructor 2 weeks in advance of the workshop.
VRAC PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES
Five pyrex dishes (5X9); Small box of baking soda; q-tips: 2 rolls of paper towels; Bar Keeper’s Friend; Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid; 12 x 12 ceramic tiles (n=5); tablet of graph paper (at least 24 sheets); disposable apron to protect clothing (Students may bring cloth apron if desired.)
STUDENT PROVIDES
Safety glasses or prescription eye glasses; wear closed toe shoes and long pants (natural fibers); pencil and eraser; Joyce Chen Scissors*; silver chain or leather cord if pendant is the preferred finished object.
Joyce Chen Scissors can be purchased on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-51-0220-Unlimited-Scissor/dp/B0000CFLH7/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=Joyce+Chen+51-0220%2C+Unlimited+Scissor%2C+Red+handle&qid=1556122415&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull
BTFP National Infantry Museum & Soldier’s Center
Join Beyond the Front Porch as we honor our Veterans by learning more about the sacrifices of our Nations Infantry. We will have an immersive experience featuring over 230 years of Military History located in Columbus, GA just outside of Fort Benning. This 190,000 sq foot museum houses more than 70,000 military artifacts. We will have a professional guide lead us through this massive campus, while sharing with us interesting facts of the day in the life of a soldier and also enjoy an informative IMAX movie. This activity, transportation and lunch is FREE for students on free/reduced lunch and $25 for all others.
Come see our schedule of new classes offered for all types of art forms and ages! From painting parties to cupcake decorating workshops, we offer the classics like photography and drawing plus specialty classes that are sure to surprise. Sign up before classes fill up. Buy Gift cards for loved ones as a specialty present for any occasion.
Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County presents Sasikala Penumarthi performing “Kuchipudi: Story Through Dance.”
The Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County presents J’miah Nabawi performing, “There’s Rhythm in the Telling.”
Light up the winter nights with your own unique painted lighted bottle! In this workshop, students will paint a glass bottle with their own unique design and insert lights for a finishing touch. All supplies and materials provided. Students have option to bring their favorite acrylic paintbrushes.
Class Outline:
Part 1: Distribute and explain supplies. (15 minutes)
Students will choose from a variety of ready-to-paint, pre-drilled bottles.
Part 2: Design
Instructor will show examples of completed bottles and allow time for students to create a design. Instructors will give feedback and suggestions.
Part 3: Painting the bottle (90 minutes)
Students will paint their bottles as desired before adding a sealant.
Part 4 | Installing lights (10 minutes)
Instructor will demonstrate how to install lights. Student will install lights in their painted bottle.
Part 5: Brief discussion on how to care for bottle (5 minutes)
INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES
Bottles
Lights
Acrylic paint
Brushes
VRAC PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES
Disposable aprons
STUDENT PROVIDES
Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting some paint on
Optional: favorite acrylic paint brushes
Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbatt will have you bouncing in your seat to her ensemble of dances. From West Africa to the Congo, to the new world of Hip-hop, you’ll be dancing for the whole week afterward. Don’t miss this free family event!
Workshop Overview: This workshop will provide knowledge and tools to jump start your path to financial stability, improve your financial knowledge, and provide tools that will support your financial goals. If you want to change your financial situation – This workshop is for You! Join us on 4.25.2020
You Should Attend If:
Looking for financial support and guidance in simple language and terms
Looking for tools and information to improve knowledge around: Budget Building, Debt Elimination, Emergency Funds, and Savings
Looking to find ways to improve your financial situation
Want to build a strong financial foundation to support your future goals
Benefits:
– You will be empowered to start healthy financial habits
– You will understand the basic financial principals
– You will have a clear path to a solid financial foundation
Join us for the free and community-driven celebration of the most awaited reception night for Douglas County Art Guild. The artwork local members create all year are finally displayed where the work was intended for throughout its creation. Whether the artists’ tribute to the Cultural Arts Center or the Cultural Arts Center’s tribute to the artists, let’s all come together and tribute the freedom to express through art in our own city of Douglasville, Georgia.
Join Douglasville Parks and Recreation for a day of health and fitness. We will
have exercise demos, health screenings, vendors and much more. The first 100
participants to check in will receive a free t-shirt. Lunch will also be provided.