ETCHED METAL TECHNIQUES FOR JEWELRY WORKSHOP

Description

A one-day four-hour workshop in Etched Metal Techniques for Mixed Media Jewelry Applications will be held on Sat. March 10th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Belmont Arts and Cultural Center, located at 401 N. Reus St. The workshop will be taught by local metal smith artist Mary W. Smith and will focus on learning how to fearlessly work with metal, and gain the creative freedom to fabricate your own amazing focal pieces and imaginative findings. During this hands-on class, you will learn: basic chemical etching technique using Ferric Chloride etchant; design options for etched metal focal pieces; basic metal decoration with stamping and texturing; basic "cold connection" riveting technique. What you learn in this class may be applied to your work in jewelry, mixed media collage, pottery, you name it! Class Fee:$95 Class materials kit: $15 (optional): sheet metal and ferric chloride etchant Class size: minimum 8, maximum 15 Min. Age: 14 For more information or to sign up, contact 429-1222 or visit www.belmontartscenter.com