Classes & Events Events 2020 Virtual Gifty with The Crucible November 9th-December 20th Holly J Carter is participating in The Crucible’s Virtual GIFTY, where over 80 local artisan vendors are available for your holiday shopping on The Crucible’s website from Monday, November 9 to Sunday, December 20. I’m super excited to be participating alongside such a diverse and talented group of makers and small businesses. Check out all the local artists participating here. Classes 2020 The Crucible 1260 7th St. Oakland, CA 94607 www.THECRUCIBLE.org Torch Fired Enameling Learn how to use the torch to fuse glass to metal! Working on copper, you will learn the basics of how the enamel medium works and how to fuse using the torch. We will go over metal preparation, enamel application, and the special considerations of using a torch for fusing. You will leave with several completed projects, including a pair of earrings and a pendant. Class Code: 7ENL05E20-A Sunday, November 1, 2020 Class Time: 10am-2pm (4 total hours) Age Group: Ages 16+ Entry Level Class (No prerequisite required) in Enameling Price: $210.00 Member Price: $195.00 Youth Casting Wax to Silver Learn the lost wax casting process, an age-old sculptural jewelry-casting process that involves creating a model out of wax, encasing that model in plaster, then casting the form in metal. You will experiment with different types of wax to create at least one small sculpture, pendant, or ring in silver or bronze, relying on techniques and tools that date back to ancient times. Bring your sketches and ideas for jewelry or sculpture. Class Code: 7YJWL16M20-CVYC Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, October 27, 2020 – October 29, 2020 Class Time: 12-5pm (15 total hours) Age Group: Ages 12-18 Entry Level Class (No prerequisite required) in Jewelry Price: $500.00 Member Price: $466.50
