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Home Studio Located at                                                                                  
13000 Athens Ave. Suite C341                                                                      
440.331.4950
Lakewood, OH 44107

Hours by Appointment Only
evasherman@sbcglobal.net                                                                                                           

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March 2020 Newsletter

Local and Away Schedule

 

            

Sent 2/26/2020
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Camp PMC 101 Certification Program with Eva Sherman
Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 21-22, 2020 (10-1 PM)
Class taught at Home Studio    
In this two-day course, students will learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with metal clays and be successful with PMC products! Practice techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, carving, sculpting, molding, refining, firing and polishing. Extra time is devoted to discuss firing processes and each student learns torch firing and kiln firing techniques. (age 18 to adult)

Students will make five projects including a of pair earrings with a firable stone, a double textured pendant with syringe detail, wrapped beads, a sculpted toggle clasp and a wrapped ring with a firable stone. The class utilizes PMC3, PMC Flex and PMC OneFire 950 clays to ensure each student learns the appropriate usage of each type of clay.

Students will receive a kit valued at $150 from the instructor at the workshop. Included is 20g of PMC3, 25g of PMC OneFire 950, 5g of PMC Flex and a 9g PMC3 Syringe of clay along with firable stones, beads, embeddable findings and use of all materials and tools to complete the projects.

Upon completion of the projects and lecture time, students will take a short written test. Each student will then receive a Certificate of Completion from Sawtooth School for Visual Art and an 8% discount on all PMC clays at Clay Revolution and Rio Grande Jewelry Supply.
This is a two-day class; you must attend both days.
   
Prerequisites: None.  
 
Max: 8 students
 
Workshop Fee: $350 (includes all materials and use of tools)
 
Sign up for class HERE
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Free Form Cocktail Ring with Eva Sherman
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (1-4 PM)
Class taught at Home Studio     
These rings all start out the same but each becomes a unique work of art! Students will solder and manipulate wire, and then add several tube set CZ's for additional glamour. 
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience recommended.
 
Max: 8 students
 
Workshop Fee: $135 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE
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NEW: Poly-Smithing with Eva Sherman
Thursday, March 26, 2020 (10-2 PM)
Class taught at Home Studio     
Use traditional metal smithing fabrication techniques to create a ring base for a custom created polymer clay cabochon. Learn two techniques for the price of one! 
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience recommended.
 
Max: 8 students
 
Workshop Fee: $135 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Faux Eternity Ring with Eva Sherman
Friday, March 27, 2020 (10-1 PM)
Class taught at Home Studio     
Encase a strand of soldered tube set CZ's in an inside out sheet of textured metal to create a faux eternity ring. Students will learn roll printing, soldering, fabrication, and finishing.
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience recommended.
 
Max: 8 students
 
Workshop Fee: $120 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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NEW: Stix n Stonz Box Ring with Eva Sherman
Saturday, March 28, 2020 (10-5 PM)
Class taught at Home Studio     
Create a box ring with a dramatically textured focal element by fusing multiple layers of silver wire to a base. Embellish the focal with tube set CZ's for added glamour. Students will learn box construction and how to fuse silver without melting, a huge cost and time saver!
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience required.
 
Max: 8 students
 
Workshop Fee: $165 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Dirt Road Series with Eva Sherman
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 (9-4 PM)
Class taught at  Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas    
Create a richly textured multi strand ring and cuff by combining traditional fabrication techniques with metal clay. Add tube bezels and faceted stones for additional drama!  
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience recommended.  
 
Max: 16 students
 
Workshop Fee: $215   
Kit Fee: $60 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Stix n Stonz Series with Eva Sherman
Thursday, April 2, 2020 (9-4 PM)
Class taught at  Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas    
Create a dramatically textured ring and pendant by fusing multiple layers of silver wire to a silver base. Embellish the piece with tube set CZ's for added glamour. Students will learn to fuse silver without melting, a huge cost and time saver! 
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience recommended.  
 
Max: 16 students
 
Workshop Fee: $215   
Kit Fee: $40 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Faux Channel Set Ring with Eva Sherman
Thursday, April 2, 2020 (6-9 PM)
Class taught at  Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas    
Encase a strand of semi precious stones in an inside out sheet of textured metal to create a faux channel set ring. Students will learn roll printing, soldering, fabrication, and finishing. 
Prerequisites: None.
 
Max: 16 students
 
Workshop Fee: $145   
Kit Fee: $35 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Beach Glass Box Ring with Eva Sherman
Friday, April 3, 2020 (9-5 PM)
Class taught at  Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas    
Create a beach glass ring to wear year round as a souvenir of summer days! In this class students will build a box embellished with tube set faceted stones and add a gallery wire bezel that will hold the glass securely in place, while giving the ring a polished and professional look.  
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience required.  
 
Max: 16 students
 
Workshop Fee: $215   
Kit Fee: $65 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Metal Clay Alchemy with Eva Sherman
Saturday, April 4, 2020 (9-4 PM)
Class taught at  Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas    
If you prefer a bit of rough in your designs, creating rings with metal clay may be right up your alley! In this class students will create up to 4 torch fired metal clay rings, while adding faceted stones. Students will also learn to allow for shrinkage to be sure their rings are the right size. 
Prerequisites: None. 
 
Max: 16 students
 
Workshop Fee: $215   
Kit Fee: $65 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Creating with Castings with Eva Sherman
Sunday, April 5, 2020 (9-4 PM)
Class taught at  Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas    
Learn how to melt sterling silver scraps and create unique jewelry components. Using a crucible and a torch, plus some household materials, we will create several organic shapes. Your favorite component(s) will be made into a piece of jewelry.
  
Prerequisites: None. 
 
Max: 16 students
 
Workshop Fee: $215   
Kit Fee: $45 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Stix n Stonz Earrings with Eva Sherman
Saturday, April 18, 2020 (10-1 PM)
Class taught at Bay Arts   
Create a pair of dramatically textured earrings by fusing a layer of silver wire to a silver base. Embellish the earrings with tube set CZ's for added glamour. Students will learn to fuse silver without melting, a huge cost and time saver! No experience required.   
Prerequisites: None.  
 
Max: 10 students
Min: 3 Students   
 
Workshop Fee: $60  
Kit Fee: $35 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE
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Metal Clay Alchemy with Eva Sherman
Friday, April 24, 2020 (10-5 PM)
If you prefer a bit of rough in your designs, creating rings with metal clay may be right up your alley! In this class students will create several rings using a PMC3 syringe on a mandrel, while adding faceted stones, tube set faceted stones, and/or an optional gold accent. Students will also learn to allow for shrinkage to be sure their rings are the right size. Students may bring their own PMC3 syringe or purchase from the instructor. Approx two rings can be created per syringe.
Prerequisites: None. 
 
Max: 10 students
 
Workshop Fee: $155 (includes all materials except PMC3 syringe and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Faux Channel Set Rings with Eva Sherman
Saturday, April 25, 2020 (10-5 PM)
Create 2 faux channel set rings using a unique inside out textured metal technique. In the first ring students will encase a strand of raw semi precious stones, and in the second tube set faceted gems will be encased. Students will learn roll printing, soldering, fabrication, stone setting and finishing. 
Prerequisites: Soldering experience recommended. 
 
Max: 10 students
 
Workshop Fee: $180 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Beach Glass Box Ring with Eva Sherman
Sunday, April 25, 2020 (10-5 PM)
Create a beach glass ring to wear year round as souvenir of summer days! In this class students will build a box embellished with tube set faceted stones and add a bezel that will hold the beach glass securely in place giving the ring a polished and professional look.
Prerequisites: Soldering experience required. 
 
Max: 10 students
 
Workshop Fee: $180 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Industrial Chic Cuff with Eva Sherman
Friday, May 1, 2020 (10-1 PM)
Class taught at SAS by Design Studio in Gulfport, MS      
Create a stunning multi-level Cuff with layers of texture, soldering tube bezels and stone setting, using hand fabrication techniques to create a 3D effect.
Prerequisites: None 
 
Max: 9 students
 
Workshop Fee: $105 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Hot Wired Ring with Eva Sherman
Friday, May 1, 2020 (2-5 PM)
Class taught at SAS by Design Studio in Gulfport, MS      
In this class you will create and design a dramatic ring by soldering and fusing multiple layers of sterling silver wire in a weave pattern. You will embellish the ring with tube set CZ's for added glamour.
Prerequisites: None 
 
Max: 9 students
 
Workshop Fee: $95 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Metal Me This with Eva Sherman
Friday, May 1, 2020 (6-9 PM)
Class taught at SAS by Design Studio in Gulfport, MS      
This is a great Intro to Metals class. You will stamp (4) copper charms that can be used as pendants or earrings and (1) copper cuff.
Prerequisites: None 
 
Max: 9 students
 
Workshop Fee: $85 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Inked Cuff with Eva Sherman
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (10-1 PM)
Class taught at SAS by Design Studio in Gulfport, MS      
Create stunning and vibrant color effects on your metal jewelry using alcohol inks. You will Layer an alcohol inked sheet of copper between forged and fabricated sterling silver for instant drama!!
Prerequisites: None 
 
Max: 9 students
 
Workshop Fee: $105 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Beach Glass Ring with Eva Sherman
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (2-5 PM)
Class taught at SAS by Design Studio in Gulfport, MS      
In this class you will create and design a fabulous beach glass ring or pendant.  Beach Glass provides a unique challenge when making jewelry; since its often free form, it requires a custom setting.  In this class you will learn to make a bezel that will hold the glass securely in place, and give jewelry a polished professional look, while practicing and perfecting soldering skills.
Prerequisites: Previous soldering experience recommended. 
 
Max: 9 students
 
Workshop Fee: $105 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Stix n Stonz Series with Eva Sherman
Sunday, May 3, 2020 (10-5 PM)
Class taught at SAS by Design Studio in Gulfport, MS      
You will create a several dramatically textured jewelry pieces by fusing multiple layers of silver wire to silver base. You will than embellish your creations by adding tube set CZ's for more glamour.
Prerequisites: None 
 
Max: 9 students
 
Workshop Fee: $165 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Lattice Earrings with Eva Sherman
Monday, May 4, 2020 (10-1 PM)
Class taught at SAS by Design Studio in Gulfport, MS      
This class will provide you an opportunity to discover metal weaving designs and how to incorporate finished weaving into jewelry pieces. You will blend your woven strips into a captivating pair of earrings. By using sterling silver sheets, you will learn how to weave strips of silver and by using soldering and fusing techniques to create these stunning and beautiful earrings.
Prerequisites: None 
 
Max: 9 students
 
Workshop Fee: $90 (includes all materials and use for tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE 
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Ring Squared with Eva Sherman
Saturday, May 9, 2020 (10-1 PM)
Class taught at Bay Arts   
This ring has spunk! Using square wire and a square ring mandrel, students will shape, hammer, solder, and size their ring to fit perfectly. Finish the ring by adding a tube set faceted stone. Soldering experience recommended but adventurous beginners are welcome.
 
Max: 10 students
Min: 3 Students   
 
Workshop Fee: $60  
Kit Fee: $35 (includes all materials and use of tools)  
 
Sign up for class HERE
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Registration & Cancellation Policy:
  • Payment in full at time of registration is required to guarantee a seat in class.
  • Class may be canceled at instructor's discretion if minimum number of students are not registered 3 days in advance of class.
  • Full refund will be issued if the class is canceled due to insufficient registration.
  • Full refund will be issued if the class is cancelled due to inclement weather.  
  • No refund will be issued if a student cancels within 3 days of class.
  • Students should bring magnification if required.
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Contact Information

phone: 440-331-4950
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