like <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=14a0c7b971&e=132be7734a> View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/d2ad1371d76f/news-and-inspiration-from-tmac-1951657?e=132be7734a> <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=d90db8d6bf&e=132be7734a> Upcoming Classes: <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=20461d2fd2&e=132be7734a> Colored Pencil on Copper <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=e3b080919f&e=132be7734a> *Saturday, May 19 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $80 plus $20 materials Instructor Glenda Dixon* Learn to enhance your copper creations with color the easy way, with colored pencils! In this class you will learn cold connection construction to make a colorful hollow form pendant. First Glenda will show you how to cut and form the copper sheet. Then you will learn how to add colorful designs using colored pencils! After your design is applied you will learn to attach it to a brass backing to create one-of-a kind pendant! <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=5814d9d060&e=132be7734a> Blacksmith Weekend <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=d8dcf2401e&e=132be7734a> *Sat/Sun, June 9 & 10 10:00 am - 6:00 pm $300 plus $60 materials Instructor Mike Mathewson* You will learn basic blacksmithing techniques with a variety of hands on projects ranging from decorative to functional. Possible projects include plant hangers, candlestick holders, fire pokers, decorative hooks and BBQ skewers, just to name a few. You'll even learn to make your own blacksmithing tools! Mike will cover safety and operation of a gas forge and all the tools, as well as basic hammering and heating techniques. Learn how to determine what type of steel to select for your projects, ferrous vs. non-ferrous metals, different types of steels and the pros and cons of scrap steel sources. <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=4669edaa9c&e=132be7734a> Channel Setting <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=922893f690&e=132be7734a> *Sunday, May 20 10:00 am - 5:00 pm $115 includes materials Instructor Glenda Dixon* Step up your stone setting skills and enhance your work with channel setting. This class focuses on channel setting round faceted stones. You will learn valuable skills in layout, burring, fitting, securing and tightening stones while you work on setting cz's into a silver ring. Learn how to create the seats for your stones using different burs. Glenda will also show you how to make specialized tools to use for setting and tightening the stones and polishing the setting. <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=8e51dfed88&e=132be7734a> Precious Metal Clay: PMC Pendant with Cabochon <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=6fc7ad533c&e=132be7734a> *Saturday, June 23 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $85 plus $55 materials Instructor Ruth Greening* If you love the look of bezel set stones and combined with the rich textures you can achieve in precious metal clay then this class is for you! Learn how to fit the bezel wire around the stone and fire the bezel into place with the clay. Ruth will show you some important things to know about this process of mixing a shrinking medium (PMC clay) with a non-shrinking medium (silver bezel wire). Join us in this class to learn how to overcome those problems and more! Once the silver clay is fired you will be able to add a patina and set the stone. Leave the class with a beautiful new silver pendant to wear! *...plus save the date for the SMG Symposium in Tacoma!* Seattle Metals Guild Symposium in Tacoma <https://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=df5fcd504a&e=132be7734a> Save the date: October 6! *...hope to see you soon!*