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This is a great opportunity for you to continue working on your projects whether from another class or on your own. Ongoing students may work on a project together or work independently.
Students must have taken 2 beginning jewelry classes and therefore can solder on their own. This is a 4 sessions class held on Tuesdays for the month of April (except the 24th. Last session will be May 1.
An additional materials fee of $20 will be added to the class price when you register.
Instructor Bio:Jane Martin has taught jewelry making at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, for the Seattle Metals Guild, and the Bainbridge Island park department. Her jewelry is shown at Facere Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle. She has been making jewelry since she was in high school and has a BFA from University of the Arts, Philadelphia.
Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org
Just in time for Mother's Day! Treat yourself or make the perfect mother's day keepsake for the mother figure in your life. This is an introductory class and is designed for all experience levels and ages. Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Students will receive a step by step demonstration by the teacher, tool use instruction and supervision through out the class.
There will be an additional Materials Fee of $15 added to the class price when you register.
All supplies and tools will be provided. (One bracelet or bangle per paid student included in material fee. Extra materials will be available for purchase during class if the student wants to make more than one.)
TEACHER BIO:Instructor: Sarah Jones is a local Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler. A proud alumni of BARN, Sarah has a background in sculpture and ceramics, she started her journey into metal arts with BARN studio lead Jane Martin back at Yoalmalt cabin.
She is on the BARN Jewelry/Fine Metal Arts steering committee and runs the open studio program. Sarah sells her art to private collectors and her work can be viewed on Instagram @sarahjonesjewelry
This beginning level class is a 3 session class in the month of May for those that have never taken a jewelry class or have been through one or two beginning class at BARN. We will make jewelry by sawing sterling silver with a jeweler's saw. Many tips and tricks to make this process easier will be shown. Using a jeweler's saw is a basic skill in jewelry making. Learn how to master this tool and use it often. Stamping and rolling textures in metals will be covered.
Please bring a drawing or photo copy of a profile of an animal to the first class. We also have books in the studio to get ideas from.
This is a 100 level class for beginners and ongoing for those that have taken another beginning class at BARN.
$15 material fee will be added to class fee when you register.
Instructor: Jane Martin has taught jewelry making at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, for the Seattle Metals Guild, and the Bainbridge Island park department. Her jewelry is shown at Facere Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle. She has been making jewelry since she was in high school and has a BFA from University of the Arts, Philadelphia.
Can't get that piece to solder right?
How do I make that thing fit?
Come to this class to solve some problems. With the help of an instructor, you will be guided to a solution. The BARN studio is equipped with most tools but bring yours if you wish to use them or learn how to use them better. Prerequisite: at least one beginning jewelry making class at BARN or elsewhere.
A Materials Fee of $5 will be added to the cost of the class when you register.
Email questions to: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org
This class is for students that have taken a beginning chasing and repousse class at BARN or elsewhere and want to continue with the techniques. Further use of the tools and equipment will be covered. The traditional approach of lining (chasing) the front of the metal and punching out (repoussé) from the back is next. Finally the students learn texturing and refining techniques. This class is process and sample oriented. Students will learn techniques they can use to make finished work in the future.
The studio will have all that you need for the weekend workshop but you are welcome to bring your own tools. A Materials Fee of $30 will be added to the cost of class when you register. Please bring if you have but no need to buy: safety glasses with sides, reading glasses, ear protection, cotton apron or you can wear all cotton clothes, closed-toe shoes, Design ideas/drawings that can be translated to 3”x 3” sheets of metal. You can use Clip-Art images for the first exercises, original drawings or designs the instructor will bring. You will create a simple original design for your final piece(s), Any chasing tools you already own (instructor will help with adapting them and cleaning them up if necessary). Please bring a bag lunch, BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch in or you can go out.
Instructor Bio: Nancy Mēgan Corwin is a jeweler/metalsmith, teacher, curator and writer in the field of art metals specializing in the ancient techniques of chasing and repoussé. Mēgan has artwork in a number of private collections throughout the United States, as well as The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England, the permanent collection of The State University of New Mexico-Las Cruces Art Gallery, and at the Tacoma Art Museum, Washington. Mēgan is the author of the technique and gallery book “Chasing and Repoussé: Methods Ancient and Modern,” which is in it’s second printing and is published internationally. Mēgan is represented by Facèré Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle, WA.
Recommended book: “Chasing and Repousse: Methods Ancient and Modern” by Nancy Megan Corwin
Contact: Jane Martin at Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org
This is a great opportunity for you to continue working on your projects. Ongoing students may work on a project together or work independently. This is a class where students need to be able to solder on their own.
This is a 4 sessions class held on Tuesdays for the month of May.
Contact Jane Martin: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org
Exploring Bead Weaving: Flat Spiral stitch -"Tuscany"
The romantic, organic quality of this flat spiral bracelet reminds me of the ancient harmony of Tuscany. Just a small alteration to the traditional spiral weave gives this pattern a very different look and feel. A unique combination of seed beads, crystal bicones and 4mm rounds intertwine so perfectly using a simple repeating stitch resulting in an extraordinary bracelet that is both comfortable and beautiful. Bead weaving basics and tools will be reviewed and problem solving skills will be discussed.
An additional Materials Fee of $15 will be added to the total cost of the class when you register online.
Free open studio for beaders will be Wednesday, 5/23, 10am to 1pm. Class: BEGINNERS and All levels
Teacher Bio: Chris Eisenberg discovered beading while recovering from an accident and the resulting traumatic brain injury. Beading was her therapy and credits it for helping her become whole again. Chris has a doctorate in classical piano performance from the University of Northern Colorado and am a performance coach and collaborator at Central Washington University. She has previously taught workshops at the Autumn Artist Retreat and in the Iron Mountain Arts studio near Port Gamble.
Contact Studio Lead: Jane Martin at Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org Studio Access
If you’re a non-member (or a member who has forgotten your key fob) and find the front door locked when you show up for a class or open studio session, please call the studio and we’ll let you in. Jewelry Studio phone number is 206-842-4475, ext 213.
Celebrate the first anniversary of BARN's new facility! Join us for a day of craft and inspiration. Hands-on activities and demonstrations in all eleven craft studios. Jewelry will be for sale in the jewelry studio. Enjoy food and fun for all ages.
This is a free event, no registration required. Parking is available onsite, or in the First Baptist Church parking lot on North Madison.
Here are a few of the activities scheduled:
In Electronic and Technical Arts:
In Woodworking:
In Kitchen Arts:
In Jewelry Arts:
In Metal Arts:
Come join us and learn the ancient, easy, and affordable casting technique of cuttlefish bone to create molds for jewelry creates unique textures and fantastic one of a kind objects. We will be learning how this casting technique is used to create molds for casting jewelry, objects and elements that can be used in a variety of ways. Cuttlebone has a natural wood grain texture that can provide delightful designs on the surface of your work using basic tools. Demonstrations will show how to use the bone for casting, an ingot mold, and a polishing material. We will also discuss the cuttlefish and its history in casting.
Basic jewelry skills or 2 beginning classes are requiered for this Intermediate level class.
Pick up from ferry can be arranged. contact: janemartin4569@gmail.com
There is a materials fee of $20 added to the class fee when you register. BARN member: $56+$20=$76
Non-member: $65+$20=$85
Instructor: Jennifer Stenhouse is a jewelry maker and sculptor living and working in Seattle. She has been teaching Metalsmithing and casting since 1992. She developed the Metalsmithing program at Savannah College of Art and Design, taught at the Vermont Art Exchange, and currently teaches in the Seattle area.
Let's Go Shopping!! (Please register by May 23rd),
We will meet on the 9:40 a.m. ferry from Kingston. Our first stop will be Hardwick's Hardware store in the U-district. Next is Harbor Freight Tool and Supply store then Seattle Jewelry Findings in Lynnwood. Please sign up if you want to go so we know how many people are joining us. We can rent a 7 passenger van for the day (about $8 a person) if we have 7 people that will do that. We can also take 2 cars if that is how we want to do this. Lunch and ferry fares are extra. Hopefully we will make the 3:55 p.m. ferry from Edmonds back to Kingston.
Please register by May 23rd.
Work in Progress . Can't get that piece to solder right?
Come to this class to solve some problems. With the help of an instructor, you will be guided to a solution. The BARN studio is equipped with most tools but bring yours if you wish to use them or learn how to use them better. This is for those that have taken at least one beginning jewelry making class at BARN or elsewhere.
Jane Martin is the instructor.
Material Fee of $5 will be added
email questions: jewelry.lead@bainbridgebarn.org
This course provides the hands-on skills for photographing jewelry. During the class, students will look at samples and various styles of professional jewelry photos, and discuss how to emulate them. Lighting, backdrops, props, and tripods will be discussed in detail.
Students are encouraged to bring several samples of their own jewelry, if appropriate, and we will choose a variety of items to photograph. Problems will be addressed, with focus and lighting being at the top of the list. Taking photos with smartphones will be covered.
The instructor will set up a sample “photo shoot” for several items, and show how adjustments are made before achieving the final photo. Students will then get a chance to try their hand at taking photos of the same set-up to compare results, and discuss problems that arise and various ways to resolve them.
Finally, we’ll look at how editing photos achieves the final polished result. Without using computers, we’ll briefly review cropping, contrast, toning, dust, focus, brightness, and file management.
This workshop is appropriate for artists who work with small to medium jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, brooches, and bracelets, and would also greatly benefit those who create other small to medium 3-D items smaller than a lemon.
Handouts are provided.
Students should bring paper and pen, and the following equipment if you can:
Digital camera, phones, and tripods* that they are familiar with
*Tripod - tabletop preferably, with swivel-ball head
2 to 3 samples of their jewelry or 3-D art (and optionally, displays & props)
Instructor Bio: Ms. Satterwhite is an active artist living on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She manages the regional Studio Tour, and coaches artists. She is a professional photographer and specializes in photographing artists’ work. Her work is displayed in art galleries and stores. She is experienced in marketing, copywriting, design & layout.
Spend a weekend learning the process of lost wax casting focusing on a ring with a stone settings. Students will learn the entire process of lost wax casting, including, wax carving, model making, investing, centrifugal casting and finishing. Topics will cover the proper use of tools and equipment to carve stone settings in waxes to create successful ring models for casting. Design elements that relate to better cast objects and how to work with the jewelry industry will also be discussed. The primary focus on day one will be on how to quickly create models, use wax working tools and investing. Day two will be concentrated on casting and finishing tricks with stones,.
Prerequisite: students should have basic jewelry skills, including how to saw, file, solder, and finishing. Also, having previously carving wax models helpful .
Materials recommended
Students will be provided with some bronze to cast, tools and equipment to do the lessons in the studio, but students have to provide fearless creativity, the design ideas and put in some work to complete them! Students are also encouraged to bring clean scrap Sterling or Sterling casting grain. Students also like to pick up a fine silver ounce coin from a coin shop to alloy to sterling while casting.
The tools listed below are helpful work working in the studio to create the wax models. If students have their own jewelry tools, they are encouraged to bring them and some of the tools listed below. Bring ‘em if you've got ‘em! If you don't, we've got you covered!
Dental /wax carving tools. Box for supplies. Water tight container
Exacto knife/tools. Alcohol lamp,( denatured) Nylon hose, fabric
Wax files. Wax burs. Hot tools
Spiral wax blades. 400 grit sandpaper. Polishing tools
Scrap Sterling to cast. Stones to set
Additional materials fee of $25 for casting supplies will be applied to the class fee when you register. You can buy sterling silver for casting from the Jewelry Studio or bring your own.
Contact Jane Martin at: Jewelry.Lead@BainbrigeBARN.org with any questions.
For youth ages 8 to 12 (4 session class) Wheels, Boats and Ziplines! -- four days of setting our building ideas into motion. We'll make things with wheels, things that float, and that zoom down a zip-line-- all with leftover scrap materials. Structured learning with a chance for self-directed but guided practice.
Possible projects:
Scrappy Box CarWooden SailboatTin Box Paddle BoatZip-line Action FigureParachute GuyCatapult ToyVelcro Toss Game
Important Notes:
Exploring Bead Weaving ~
Students will select a template on which to design and practice techniques of bead embroidery. Basic tools, beads, charms and a variety of embroidery stitches will be used to create a unique and sweet little heart. Embellishment and finishing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. A finished piece could be made into a brooch, pendant, bracelet or a variety of other applications.
A $15 material fee will be added to class fee.
All levels welcome.
Teacher Bio: Chris Eisenberg discovered beading while recovering from an accident and the resulting traumatic brain injury. Beading was her therapy and credits it for helping her become whole again. Chris has a doctorate in classical piano performance from the University of Northern Colorado and am a performance coach and collaborator at Central Washington University. She has previously taught workshops at the Autumn Artist Retreat and in the Iron Mountain Arts studio near Port Gamble. Students may bring lunch or go out.
Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea, refrigerator and microwave are available at BARN.
Contact Studio Lead: Jane Martin at Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org
For youth ages 14 - 18
In this 4-day camp, you will make beads of all sorts and then creating jewelry with the beads. Techniques you will explore are: wire wrapping beads and beach glass, making a hollow metal bead, making and firing clay beads. You will also learn how to string and make clasps.
There will be a Materials Fee of $35 added to the price of class when you register.
Jane Martin has taught jewelry making at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, for the Seattle Metals Guild, and the Bainbridge Island park department. Her jewelry is shown at Facere Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle. She has been making jewelry since she was in high school and has a BFA from University of the Arts, Philadelphia.
Chris Eisenberg discovered beading while recovering from an accident and the resulting traumatic brain injury. Beading was her therapy and credits it for helping her become whole again. Chris has a doctorate in classical piano performance from the University of Northern Colorado and am a performance coach and collaborator at Central Washington University. She has previously taught workshops at the Autumn Artist Retreat and in the Iron Mountain Arts studio near Port Gamble.
Chris Stanley is a fourth generation artist/ craftsman who works in a variety of media. After working for many years as a professional model maker in both architectural and design fields, he went into education, teaching a wide variety of classes for the Art Institute of Seattle.
Sarah Jones is a local Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler. A proud alumna and self proclaimed class addict at BARN. With a background in ceramics and sculpting Sarah started her journey into metal arts with studio lead Jane Martin back at Yeolmalt Cabin. She is on the BARN Jewelry/Fine Metal Arts steering committee and runs the open studio program. Sarah sells her art to private collectors and her work can be viewed on Instagram @SarahJonesJewelry.
During this 4 session class, you will learn many jewelry techniques: lost wax casting, stamping and wire working, soldering a band ring, and setting a cabochon stone. You will make sterling silver rings of many types. All skills levels welcome.
There will be a Materials Fee of $50 added to the price of class when you register.
Instructors include:
Jennifer Stenhouse is a jewelry maker and sculptor living and working in Seattle. She has been teaching Metalsmithing and casting since 1992. She developed the Metalsmithing program at Savannah College of Art and Design, taught at the Vermont Art Exchange, and currently teaches in the Seattle area.
For youth ages 8 and up. This class is designed for the bead lover, treasure hunter, creative maker.
No experience needed, ages 8 and up. Sort through hundreds of beads to find your treasures. Then learn how to make a one of a kind memory bracelet. Students will receive a step by step demonstration by the teacher, tool use instruction and supervision through out the class.
There is an additional $10 materials fee that will be added to the class cost when you register. All supplies and tools will be provided. Important Notes:
Instructor Bio:
Sarah Jones is a local Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler. A proud alumni and class addict of BARN, Sarah has a background in sculpture and ceramics, she started her journey into metal arts with studio lead Jane Martin back at Yoalmalt cabin.
She is on the BARN Jewelry/Fine Metal Arts steering committee and runs the open studio program.
Sarah sells her art to private collectors and her work can be viewed on Instagram. @sarahjonesjewelry
For youth ages 8 and up. This class is designed for the aspiring jewelry maker.
No experience needed for this introductory class, ages 8 and up welcome. Learn how to make charms with sheet metal and a disc cutter. Students will receive a step by step demonstration by the teacher, safety and tool use instruction and supervision through out the class.
All supplies needed including metals, jump rings and one silver chain necklace is included in the class fee.
All tools needed will be provided for student use during class.
There is an additional $20 materials fee that will be added to the class cost when you register. All supplies and tools will be provided.
For youth ages 8 and up. This class is designed for the creative maker wanting to try fine Metal arts Jewelry making.
No experience needed for this introductory class, ages 8 and up welcome. Learn how to make a one of a kind stamped metal cuff. Students will receive a step by step demonstration by the teacher, safety and tool use instruction and supervision through out the class.
All supplies and tools will be provided.
