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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO 50 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Metals and Jewelry Beginning Jewelry Wax Carving (age 16 & up) Carving wax is a great technique for creating jewelry. You can carve intricate and complex details that can't be achieved in metal fabrication. Learn to make sculptural jewelry using additive and/or subtractive techniques. Cast at least one of your pieces in metal (sterling silver). Carving tools and wax are provided. Students are responsible for the casting fee and metal. Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Fees: $98(R) $125(N) (2 classes) 109804 Sat Jan 13–Jan 27 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (no class Jan 20) Beginning Metals & Jewelry (age 16 & up) Learn basic metalsmithing techniques to create jewelry and small objects/sculptures. Silver soldering, sawing, forging, finishing, and surface embellishment techniques will be covered. Using sheet metal and wire, create projects of your own. Supplies can be purchased at the Cary Arts Center. Successful completion of this class satisfies your eligibility for an Open Studio pass. Instructor: Linda Simpson Fees: $135(R) $165(N) (6 classes) 109801 Tue Feb 6–Mar 13 6:30–9:30 p.m. Fold Forming (age 16 & up) Learn metal folding techniques to increase your metal forming skills. Tools will be provided. Metals can be purchased from the Cary Arts Center. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals and Jewelry. Instructor: David Tomlin Fees: $91(R) $117(N) (1 class) 109798 Sat Jan 20 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Intermediate Jewelry Wax Carving (age 16 & up) In this intermediate and advanced level wax carving workshop, you will explore in-depth wax model-making techniques. Create either a ring or pendant with cabochon gemstones. Students will have one of their pieces in metal (sterling silver) and learn how to set the stone. All carving tools and wax are provided. Students are responsible for the casting fee and metal and gemstones cost. Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Fees: $98(R) $125(N) (2 classes) 109800 Sat Mar 3–10 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (no class Feb 17) NEW! NEW! NEW! Fused Glass, Intermediate I (age 16 & up) Learn new techniques as you explore reactions that create beautifully-colored glass art. When necessary, techniques will be explored on a small-scale piece with the intention of students perfecting their skills on their own. Glass for use at the Cary Arts Center is $1 per ounce. Tools and other supplies provided. Prerequisite: Fused Glass, Beginning Instructor: Linda Martin Fees: $70(R) $91(N) (4 classes) 109793 Wed Apr 4–25 6–8:30 p.m. Mosaic Glass Art (age 16 & up) You will learn the history of stained glass and how to create a mosaic design. Instructor will cover how to create a balanced design, cutting, nipping, and placement of pieces into your pattern. Appropriate substrates, adhesives, and sealers will also be discussed. All materials are included in the price of the class. Instructor: Catherine Griffin Fees: $165(R) $195(N) (6 classes) 109785 Thu Apr 12–May 31 6–9 p.m. Glass Blowing 101 (age 16 & up) Join us for the exciting and intricate art of glass blowing and manipulation. Instructor: George-ann Greth Fees: $150(R) $180(N) (2 classes) 109794 Sat & Sun Apr 14–15 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Glass, Intermediate 1 (age 16 & up) In this class we will be exploring glass jewelry making. Join us for the exciting and intricate art of jewelry making. Instructor: Linda Martin Fees: $70(R) $91(N) (4 classes) 109792 Wed May 2–23 6–8:30 p.m. NEW! LOOKING FOR MORE? Are you ages 50+ and looking for more Arts & Crafts classes? Check out the Creating Active Retirement Years program guide, where you will find a variety of classes waiting for you!