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Both beginners and experience jewellery makers can create wonderful wearable art using simple tools and techniques. Learn the basics about the world of colouring Titanium and Niobium. This art form is good for beginners and those that love to experiment with color. In this course you will learn about the coloring process, how it works, safe practices and how to create your own unique jewellery.

This course is for students who have taken either the Silver Jewellery Making-Beginner's course or Silver Jewellery Express I AND II. It will provide students with the opportunity to expand on their skills. Explore more techniques, such as an introduction to cuttlebone casting, how to claw set and flush set a faceted gemstone, texturing techniques using the reticulation process, roller printing, and various finishing techniques that will give your creations a professional finish. This course is labour intensive and has a moderate degree of difficulty. Note: Purchase your own supplies or a kit will be available to purchase from the instructor on the first day of class. See supply list online.

Learn the art of making decorative silver beads for jewellery by creating two halves and then soldering them together and decorating them. Learn how to dome and add texture to metal. By the end of the class you will have a pair of earrings or a pendant assembled from your beads. This course is suitable for any level but some soldering is involved. Note: Materials are provided and included in the price. See the online supply list for additional items you may need to bring from home.

Create unique designs using one-of-a-kind beach stones and beach glass. Learn to drill stone and glass and set in unusual ways using sterling silver and copper. All beach stones, glass and silver will be provided. This class is suitable for all levels; just bring your creativity. Note: Materials are provided and included in the price. See the supply list online for additional items you may need to bring from home.

Create a one-of-a kind ring that will be carved, cast and finished in only two days. On the first day, you will learn to size and carve a ring in wax and then invest it to prepare for the cast. On day two, you will learn how to pour the metal, saw off the sprue, clean and polish your ring. This course is suitable for any jewellery-making student, beginner to advanced, who wants the opportunity to cast with professional equipment and instruction. Note: Materials are provided and included in the price. See the online supply list for additional items you may need to bring from home.

In this program we will delve into the world of jade and hardstone carving. Students will learn cost effective ways to inspect, cut, grind, carve and polish beautiful gemstone pendants. Learn a variety of techniques and what each bit and tool does in an interactive group demo where we will go over a few simple designs. Class will include a brief overview of the gemological and physical properties of BC jade for design purposes.

Carve elk, cow, or deer bone into a beautiful feather pendant.

This 1-day coruse is perfect for beginners to create an amazing pair of conical shaped earrings using semi-precious stones and sterling silver.

This 1-day course is designed for beginners. Sawing, stone setting, ploishing and introduction to soldering will be taught.

This information session will give prospective students the opportunity to meet the instructor and learn more about the program. Please note students must preregister and there is no cost.