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Continuing Education Classes

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Appalachian Ghost Story Trading Cards

Prepare yourself to make some hauntingly delightful prints of local ghost stories! In the class we will learn the basics of relief printmaking by using ghost stories as our subject matter. Each student will select an Appalachian ghost story to depict...

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Stained Glass

In this class, you will learn the basics of stained glass in the lead came method. You will create two or more pieces to take with you.

Rings Rings Rings

This is a great course to start adding rings to your jewelry making abilities. You will start with a set of stacking rings, then you will create a wide band ring that has texture. Your final project for this class will be an adjustable ring with...

A four pack imagery of enameled pieces by Ilene Kay.

Hinges

Come learn about different options for adding hinges to bracelets, pendants, brooches or boxes. There are many ways to use hinges in your jewelry designs.

A four pack imagery of enameled pieces by Ilene Kay.

Enameling

During this course students will explore various ways to create designs with transparent and opaque enamel on copper. You will learn techniques such as under painting, sgraffito, blending, and cloisonné.

Reticulation Silver

In this intermediate class you learn about heating Reticulation Silver to create a unique texture. We will use this beautiful random texture as the focus of your piece, contrasting this with smooth silver or copper, adding a cabochon accent and you...

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Canning

Canning is a fun and easy way to preserve some of your garden favorites. Jars of handmade goodies also make wonderful gifts (to give and receive). We will learn the basics of water bath canning, what equipment is needed, how to stay safe.

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Gardening

We will cover various techniques both for starting seeds indoors and directly sowing in the ground. More advanced topics we’ll touch on briefly are understanding hybrids vs. heirloom varieties, seed saving, and regenerative practices.

Make a Blacksmith’s Knife

Throughout this course, students will learn the basics of skills of forging and hone those skills into creating their own simple blacksmith’s knife. These simple and elegant knives have been hand crafted since the Iron Age and are a great starting...

A birds eye view of a jewelry workers table featuring enameled pendants such as an enameled dragon fly pendant, ivy shape enameled earrigns, and the tools used to make the art work itself.

Laying the Foundation: Intro to Vitreous Enamel

During this course students will explore various ways to create designs with transparent and opaque enamel on copper. You will learn techniques such as under painting, sgraffito, blending, and cloisonné. Whether you are an experienced metalsmith...