Copper form folding.
The gallery.
Beaded hemp necklace.
Gallery display.
Beading.
Metal work.
Fused pendants.
Silver and copper work by student Nancy Cameron.
Student work from Alkohol Ink Workshop.
Student work from Bezel Setting Workshop.
Student work from Enameling Workshop.
Sawn Jewelry by instructor Amanda Coburn.
Student work from Enameling Workshop.
Student work from Bezel Setting Workshop.
Enameling Workshop.
Student work from Metal Jewelry Workshop.
Student work from Beadings Workshop.
Metal workshop in the studio.
Student work.
Student work from Enameling Workshop.
From Metal Workshop.
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Workshops
Alcohol
Ink & Drink Workshop
Friday August 23rd - 6-8pm
Price $40
Ticket
Link
Grab a friend and a bottle of wine for a night of art fun!
Learn the basics of painting with a relatively new medium
called Alcohol Ink. $40 per person, materials included.
Alcohol Ink is an alcohol based pigment that is used to
color non-porous surfaces such as glass, tile, metal and
more. By the end of the workshop you'll have at least 2
tiles for wall-hanging, some beautiful glassware, and we'll
play with yupo paper as well (a synthetic water-color paper-
100% polypropelyne!) Space is limited, so please follow
the link above for ticket information, or call us at 207-941-8600
to register by phone. Instructor: Amanda Coburn.
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Spinner
Ring Workshop
Sunday September 1st - 11am to 2pm
Price $75
Ticket
Link
In this intermediate metal smithing workshop,
you’ll learn how to make a flared sterling silver
ring with an independently spinning outer ring. You can
add lots of different textures to both the inner and outer
ring, and use mixed metals as well. There are lots of
ways to make this ring uniquely yours! Cost: $75 for sterling
silver materials.
Instructor: Amanda Coburn
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Jewelry Findings Workshop
To be scheduled later
Price:
$30 for copper or brass
$45 for silver
Ticket Link
In this Jewelry Components and Findings workshop, you'll learn
how to use wire to create gorgeous earwires, clasps, headpins,
links, and more. Once you learn how to make your own, your jewelry
designs won't be limited to what you can find in the big box
stores! You'll leave with several finished findings to use in
your own designs.
Workshop price, $30 for Copper and Brass Materials, $45 for
Sterling Silver Materials.
Ukranian Pysanky Egg Workshop
To be scheduled later
Price $45
Learn the technique of using wax and dye to create these
intricately designed Ukranian Pysanky (Easter) Eggs. Guest
Instructor: Annie Homola of Bangor.
Fold Forming #1
Workshop
To be scheduled later
Price: $55
copper and brass only
In this Fold Forming Jewelry workshop, you'll
learn how to create interesting texture, shape and dimension
through folding and hammering metal. We'll be working in copper
and brass for this cuff bracelet workshop, but all techniques
learned can be applied to silver as well.
You'll learn a few different folding techniques, along with
filing, annealing, shaping, and more.
Instructor: Sarah Regan
Fold Forming #2
- Pod Earrings or Necklace
To be scheduled later
Price $55
Ticket
Link
In this Fold Forming Jewelry workshop, you'll learn how to
create interesting texture, shape and dimension through folding
and hammering metal. We'll be working in copper or brass for
this seed pod earrings or necklace workshop, but all techniques
learned can be applied to silver as well. You'll learn a few
different folding techniques, along with filing, annealing,
shaping, and more. Instructor: Amanda Coburn.
Stacking
Ring Workshop
To be scheduled later
Price $75 - sterling silver only
In this intermediate metalsmithing workshop,
you’ll learn how to make a stack of 4 or 5 thin
sterling silver rings to wear together or individually.
You can add an initial to 1 or all, add a texture to each
band, and use mixed metals as well. There are lots of
ways to make this stacking ring set uniquely yours.
$75 for sterling silver materials.
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Spoon
Ring Workshop
Friday August 9th - 5 to 8pm
Price $55
In this Sterling Silver Spoon Ring workshop, you'll learn
how to measure to make the appropriate size ring, and
you'll learn how to use a jewelers saw to cut through
thick sterling at the proper length. You'll also learn
how to heat (anneal) the metal to allow for bending and
forming the metal.
If time permits, Sarah will also teach you how to make
a pendant from the remaining scoop part of the spoon.
Instructor: Sarah Regan
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Charm Bracelet Workshop
To be scheduled later
Price: $75
Ticket Link
In this Charm Bracelet Workshop, you'll choose
3-4 tiny silhouettes to saw from sheet metal. You'll learn the
proper sawing techniques, and how to file and finish each one.
You'll also solder together links to make the charm bracelet,
then learn to properly attach the charms to the bracelet you've
made.
Instructor: Amanda Coburn
Enameled Trinket Bowls
(Enameling #2)
To be scheduled later
Price $80
Ticket
Link
Enameling is the process of fusing powdered
glass to the surface of metal to create a beautiful colored
glass coating! In our previous enameling workshop, we learned
how to fire enamel with a torch. In this workshop, we'll learn
about kiln-firing. We'll also be using the wet-packing technique
to apply the enamel instead of sifting. You'll leave with a
lovely little trinket bowl of your very own.
Instructor: Amanda Coburn
Metal
Etching
Sunday August 4th - 11am to 2pm
Price: $45
In this Metal Etching workshop, you'll learn the basics
of working with sheet metal to create pieces with a raised
image of your choice. We'll learn to use a resist to apply
a design on copper, then a chemical to etch into the metal.
We'll be using copper and brass in this workshop. The
pieces you create can be used for jewelry, or any number
of other projects! You'll also learn the basics of cutting,
filing, and shaping metal. Please be sure to wear clothing
you don't mind staining, as the etching chemicals will
stain like iodine. Instructor: Sarah Regan
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Pierced and Sawn Jewelry
To be scheduled later
This workshop is designed for students who have previously
taken Amanda's "Intro to Metal Jewelry" workshop. You'll
learn to properly drill through metal, and learn to use
a jewelers saw to saw out the inside of a design without
compromising the edges. You'll also learn how to file the
insides of your design, and finish the jewelry you've created.
The price for this workshop varies depending on the material
you wish to use. If you'd like to use copper, the price
is $45. If you'd like to use sterling silver, the price
will be $65.
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Torch
Fired Enameling
Saturday August 10th - 4-7pm
Price $65
Ticket
Link
Enameling is the process of fusing powdered glass material
to metal to give it a smooth colored glass coating. You
can combine colors to create an ombre effect, add wire to
the surface to add texture and design, and so much more!
In this workshop you'll learn the proper techniques of cutting,
filing, cleaning and prepping the metal for the enameling
process. You'll then have the rest of the class to play
with the enameling techniques I'll teach you.You'll leave
with several beautiful pieces. Some people use a kiln to
enamel, but as purchasing a kiln can be expensive, I like
to teach the skill using a propane torch. It's much more
affordable to set up, and has some advantages over working
with a kiln.
Instructor: Amanda Coburn
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Intro to Metal Jewelry Workshop
(Metalsmithing #1)
Saturday August 3rd - 4-7pm
Price: $45
Ticket
Link
In this Intro to Metal Jewelry workshop, you'll learn the basics
of working with sheet metal and wire to create lovely, textured,
2 and 3 dimensional jewelry. We'll be working in copper and brass.
You'll learn proper techniques of cutting, filing, shaping, annealing,
texturing, riveting and more! Participants leave with several
finished pieces to keep for yourself or give as gifts.
Instructor: Sarah Regan
Intro
to Bezel Setting Jewelry
(Metalsmithing #3)
Friday August 30th - 4 to 8pm
Price: $90
Ticket
Link
This workshop is designed for those students who have previously
taken Amanda's Intro to Metal Jewelry Workshop, and her
Intro to Soldered Jewelry Workshop (Metalsmithing #1 &
#2).
In this Intro to Bezel Settings workshop, we’ll be creating
a bezel setting for a non-calibrated cabochon. You'll start
with a cabochon, metal sheet and metal strips, and learn
how to use the stone to form the perfect bezel setting for
that particular stone. In the previous workshop, you learned
pick soldering. This workshop will use pick soldering and
learn a new soldering technique called chip soldering. You’ll
learn about flux, oxidation, pickle, and more. You’ll learn
how the metal behaves as it’s heating to the correct temperature
to accept the solder, how the flux behaves, and what the
metal looks like just before the melting point.
Instructor, Amanda Coburn
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Intro to Bezel Settings Cuff Bracelet
(Metalsmithing #4)
To be scheduled later
Price $110
Ticket
Link
 This
workshop is designed for those students who have previously taken
Amanda's Intro to Metal Jewelry Workshop, and either Intro to
Soldered Jewelry (Etruscan Chain) Workshop or Spinning Rings Workshop
(Metalsmithing #1 & #2), and (preferably, but not necessary)
Intro to Bezel Settings- Pendants (Metalsmithing #3)
Etruscan Chain Bracelet Workshop
(Metalsmithing #2)
To be scheduled later
Price $75
Ticket
Link
In this Intro to Torch Soldering Jewelry workshop, we'll be creating
this gorgeous Etruscan chain bracelet. Each individual link will
be formed by you, soldered closed, then bent into the correct
shape for interweaving. You'll learn about flux, oxidation, pickle,
and more. You'll learn how the metal behaves as it's heating to
the correct temperature to accept the solder, how the flux behaves,
and what the metal looks like just before the melting point! Once
you've pick-soldered enough rings for this chain, you'll have
a nice grasp on torch soldering jewelry, and a lovely chain as
well. Instructor: Amanda Coburn
Beading for Beginners
To be scheduled later
Price $25
Ticket Link
In this Beading for Beginners workshop, you'll learn the
basic, proper techniques of working with beads, stringing
material, and findings to create simple and lovely beaded
necklaces and earrings. Each student will leave with a matching
set. Simple beads, findings, and stringing material are
included, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like!
If you have tools like crimping pliers, or bead boards,
please bring them with you.
Instructor: Shiela Gardner
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Sawn
and Enameled Leaf Necklace Workshop
To be scheduled later
Price $75
Ticket
Link
In this Sawn and Enameled Leaf Necklace Workshop, you'll
choose a filligree leaf design to saw from copper. You'll
learn the proper sawing techniques, and how to file and
finish each one. We'll then take the finished leaf, and
learn to use powdered glass to fuse it to the surface
of the leaf using a propane torch. Instructor: Amanda
Coburn
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Watercolor
Painting - Beginners
Saturday August 17th - 11am to 1pm
Price $35
Ticket
Link
In this beginner level workshop, you'll learn the basics
of watercolor painting to create a gorgeous painting of
your very own. If you have watercolor paints and paper,
feel free to bring them with you, but if not, materials
will be provided. Jim Lagasse, of Pine Tree Art Studio,
is a self-taught artist. He enjoys working with watercolors
most because they are the most challenging and unpredictable.
Instructor: Jim Lagasse
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Watercolor Painting - Intermediate
Saturday August 17th - 2 to 4pm
Price $45
Ticket
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In this intermediate level workshop, you'll learn the basics of watercolor
painting to create a gorgeous painting of your very own. The subject
matter will be the painting pictured. If you have watercolor paints
and paper, feel free to bring them with you, but if not, materials
will be provided. Instructor: Jim Lagasse
Patina Workshop
To be scheduled later
Price $55
Ticket
Link
In this workshop you will learn about various colored patinas
and how to achieve them on copper and brass using different chemicals
and solutions. You will leave with several finished pieces and
a take home kit for your blue patina. Instructor: Sarah Regan
Crystal
Setting in Clay
Saturday August 24th - 4 to 7 pm
Price $50
Ticket
Link
In this Crystals in Clay workshop, you'll learn how to use
polymer clay to create a bezel type setting on a crystal
point to create a beautiful amulet style necklace.
You will leave with at least one gorgeous piece to keep
for yourself or give as a gift.
Instructor: Sarah Regan
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Intro to Cloisonne Enameling Workshop
(Enameling #3)
August 25th - 3 to 7pm
Price: $90
Ticket
Link
Enameling is the process of fusing powdered glass material to
metal to give it a smooth colored glass coating. Cloisonne is
a style of enamel decoration in which the enamel is applied and
fired in raised cells on a metal background. In this workshop
you'll learn the basic techniques of cloisonne enameling. It is
designed for students who have previously taken the Intro to Torch
Fired Enameling Workshop. Instructor: Amanda Courn
Introduction to Casting Sterling Silver
Sunday August 25th - 10am-2pm
Price $150
Ticket
Link
Casting is the process of melting metal and pouring it into a
mold or over a specific material to create a desired texture or
shape. In this workshop, we'll be using dry beans and other organic
materials to produce interesting textures, and then we'll use
a cuttlefish bone to carve a design into and use it as a single-use
mold for casting. Instructor, Amanda Coburn.
All workshops are held at Maine Jewelry & Art Gallery &
Studio
100 Harlow Street, Downtown Bangor
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