No Solder Mixed Metal Earrings w/Suzanne Pisano (June 25-26, 2011)

Mixed metals are the hot trend with the cost of precious metals soaring. Make copper and brass components to produce fabulous earrings. You will rivet and learn basic metalsmithing techniques including dapping, stamping, rolling mill texture plates and hammer texturing. Registration closes June 17.

Introduction to Mosaics w/Cynthia Fisher (June 25, 2011)

In this introductory 2-day workshop, students will learn how to create a small mosaic panel. The main focus is the indirect method where the mosaic is assembled on a temporary substrate of contact paper, then adhered with a trowel to a cement backerboard panel. Registration closes June 16.

Beginning Bowl Turning w/Jim Degen

This is a beginning level class for students with little or no previous turning experience. All aspects of beginning turning will be covered: lathe safety, wood preparation, tool selection and use, basic design, sanding and finishing. Students can expect to complete two bowls during the class. Registration closes June 22.

Bowl Sampler: Clay, Glass + Wood w/Lisa Scroggins, Barbara Galazzo, & Buster Shaw (starts July 6, 2011)

Here is your chance to work in 3 different mediums in one class! In 7 weeks each student will create multiple bowls and develop a new love of mediums they may never have tried before. Hurry… space is limited to just 6 students: the registration has been extended until June 22.

Weekend Workshops: April 30-May 1

April 30-May 1 is another busy weekend at Brookfield Craft Center! Take your pick of a unique class in fiber arts, jewelry making, or woodturning.

All of these classes are either 1-2 day workshops and are designed for students who are just starting in each craft (see each course for details). Make a plan to spend some time with us this weekend.