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Intro to Torch Enamelling
Saturday, December 9th, 12pm-3pm
$95/Member, Max 4

Looking for a different way to get some colour onto your metal? Combining molten glass to your piece will do it! This exciting process will leave you wanting to know more about this ancient technique. Very useful skill to add to your creative making toolbox.

Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com

**Special Note: If you would like to take both of these classes and make a day of it, I will drop the cost to $170 per person. Please mention when registering.**

Intro to Kiln Enamelling (A Basse Taille Pendant) *New longer time*
Saturday, December 9th, 4pm-8pm
$95/Member, Max 4

This exciting process will combine texturing your metal before applying a transparent coat of enamel to give your piece a whole new depth. This technique will leave you wanting to learn more. Very useful skill to add colour and depth to your metal as you explore molten glass. 

Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com

 **Special Note: If you would like to take both of these classes and make a day of it, I will drop the cost to $170 per person. Please mention when registering.**

Kiln Enamelling (A Cloisonne Pendant) *New longer time*
Sunday, December 10th, 12pm-4pm
$95/Member, Max 4

Material kit $60

This exciting process will show you how to add detail and separation of colours on your metal after applying a transparent coat of enamel to give your piece a whole new depth. This technique will leave you wanting to learn more. Very useful skill to add colour and detail to your piece as you explore molten glass.

Material Kits will include:

- 1.5" x 1.5" 22Ga piece of fine silver sheet
- 1ft of fine silver flat wire for cloisonne
- 1.3mm drill bit
- 18Ga sterling silver jump ring

Please contact Adam to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com 

Lapidary Basics
Monday,  December 11th, 12pm-6pm
$80/member, Max 4
Materials included

Want to see what it takes to cut your own stones? For this workshop I will take you through the steps from starting off cutting your shape on the trim saw to final polish. I will also show you a short cut to making round cabochons... 
Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com

Drop-in at the jewellery studio only. The usual fees and  regulations apply.

Your Steward will be Brent

Wire Ornaments
Friday, December 15th, 2pm-5pm
$60/member, Max 6

Materials included

Want to hang out and take some time for yourself and make some ornaments to take home? Should be able to get at least 2 if not 3 ornaments completed. Might be something for the family to try out, or if you have company coming and need an escape for a couple of hours... 

Please contact Adam directly at: merkury.metals@gmail.com

Forged Wire Bracelet with Clasp
Friday, December 15th, 6pm-9pm  
$95/member, Max 3
Materials included

You will be making a forged bronze bracelet with a clasp from just one solid piece. There will be no soldering needed to complete this attractive piece of jewellery. You will also give it your choice of textures, while learning how to anneal your metal and form it.

Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com

Square Knot Ring
Monday, December 18th, 6pm-9pm
$95/Member, Max 4
Materials included
You will be making a sterling silver square knot ring to take home. This is the kind of ring that looks like the metal has been tied in a square knot on the front of your finger. A great looking illusion of a ring that you will enjoy making as much as wearing. 

Please contact Adam directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com

Tab Setting
Friday, December 22nd, 12pm-4pm *New Extended Time*
$80/member, Max 4
Materials kit $30
This type of setting will give you a bit of a break from the smaller things in life :) This is an alternative setting that can be used for a cabochon stone. You will be using your creativity to build a setting that will allow you to see more of your stone than a bezel setting. You will be challenged but excited at the possibilities!

Materials kit will include:
- practice plate to work on
- 0.8mm drill bit
- pack of #3/0 saw blades
- cabochon to set (Feel free to bring one if you happen to have something specific you would like to work with.)

Please contact Adam directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com

Sand Casting
Saturday, December 23rd, 1pm-5pm
$95/Member, Max 4
Materials Kit $40

This is a class to give you a little taste of casting. This is definitely one of the easier methods to set up in a home studio situation, but certainly still needs ventilation. We will be using the club's newly acquired oxygen concentrator to melt our metal! You will be challenged but excited at the possibilities! Members are encouraged to bring in their scrap silver to use for doing this casting, or there will also be kits available for purchase. 

Please contact Adam directly at: merkury.metals@gmail.com to register.  

The 3 T's of Soldering (Theory, Tips and Tricks)
Friday, December 29th, 2pm-5pm
$80/Member, Max 3
Soldering has a few basic rules, but you need to know them well. After that, it's all heat control. I will be providing you with a few different types of solder to play with along with a few different samples to produce, to help you practice this very important skill. A handout will be provided for your future reference. 

Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com

Linkage Bracelet
Saturday, December 30th, 2pm-6pm *New Extended Time*
$80/member, Max 4
Materials Kit $50

This is a great way to practise your soldering skills while making yourself an attractive bracelet. I will be showing you how to make and cut your own jump rings to build your bracelet from scratch. There will be kits available for purchase ($50) that will include:
-3 feet of 16GA round sterling silver wire
-3 feet of 18GA round sterling silver wire
-One pack of #3/0 sawblades (dozen)
-1 foot of medium solder wire

Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com