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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 59 Stone Setting with Faceted Stones (age 16 & up) Learn two intermediate stone setting techniques with faceted stones—flush setting and tube bezel setting. Complete at least one project (ring or pendant) by using those setting techniques. Supply list provided on receipt. Prerequisite required. Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Fees: $63(R) $82(N) (3 classes) 127479 Wed Oct 23–Nov 6 6–9 p.m. Mixed Media Mixed Media Collage (age 16 & up) Create unique collage artwork, utilizing painted papers, photographic reproductions, photos, scraps of fabric, paint, and more. Through collage techniques, you will experience a truly unique way of approaching your art, whether creating representational or non-representational works. This class is open to all artist levels. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Eric McRay Fees: $114(R) $144(N) (5 classes) 126923 Mon Sep 9–Oct 7 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Etui Box (age 16 & up) Make a 3 x 3 x 4" box where all four sides drop flat when the lid is removed. Use beautiful Japanese or marbled papers and silk bookcloth to cover the sides. Finish with vintage costume jewelry beads for a fun topknot pull. Supply fee of $35 payable to the instructor at the first class. Instructor: Kathy Steinsberger Fees: $38(R) $49(N) (2 classes) 126851 Mon Sep 9–16 7–9:30 p.m. Location: The Hive 128868 Wed Sep 4–11 1:30–4pm Three Longstitch Books & a Box (age 16 & up) Explore long-stitch bindings by making three books of similar size but with unique and beautiful long-stitch bindings that show on the spine. Display your books in your own box case that you make with lovely decorative papers. All levels. Supply fee of $40 payable to the instructor at the first class. Instructor: Kathy Steinsberger Fees: $95(R) $123(N) (5 classes) 126852 Mon Sep 30–28 7–9:30 p.m. Beginning Wax-Carving (age 16 & up) Carving wax is a great technique for creating jewelry. Intricate and complex details can be created in wax that you can't achieve in metal fabrication. Cast at least one of your pieces in metal (sterling silver) and learn how to bring the cast piece to a desired finish. Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Fees: $98(R) $125(N) (2 classes) 127474 Sun Sep 15–29 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (no class Sep 22) Intro to Lapidary—Cabochons (age 16 & Up) Learn basic skills to plan, select material, use machines and tools to cut, shape, and polish semi-precious and precious gemstone. Create cabochons in variations of shapes for use in jewelry designs. Setting the stones will also be covered. Tools are provided for use. Metals and stones are available for purchase through the Cary Arts Center. Instructor: David Tomlin Fees: $100(R) $130(N) (6 classes) 127476 Mon Sep 30–Nov 4 7–9:30 p.m. 128383 Mon Nov 18–Dec 30 7–9:30 p.m. (no class Dec 23) Intermediate Jewelry Wax-Carving (age 16 & up) An intermediate and advanced wax-carving workshop, this class will explore in depth wax model making techniques. Cast at least one of your pieces in metal (sterling silver) and learn how to set the stone after casting and finishing. Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Fees: $98(R) $125(N) (2 classes) 127468 Sun Oct13–27 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (no class Oct 20) Metals & Jewelry Concentration (age 16 & up) Take your work to the next level! Refine your metalworking skills focusing on design and construction as you tackle projects such as band ring designs, cabochon-stone setting, and small objects. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals Instructor: Linda Simpson Fees: $101(R) $131(N) (5 classes) 127480 Tue Oct 22–Nov 19 6:30–9:30 p.m.