Tacoma Metal Arts Center 3833 6th Ave. Tacoma, WA. 98406 253-227-1694 www.tacomametalarts.com View this email in your browser <https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=de6f7145b2> <http://tacomametalarts.com/> Upcoming Classes: <https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#charms> PMC Tiny House Charms <https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#charms> *Sat, June 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $80 + $60 materials Instructor Ruth Greening* Who doesn’t love tiny little homes to hold our imagination, and tiny friends! This Precious Metal Silver project has many ‘hidden’ construction secrets housed inside the designing and making of these sweet little homes. They make the cutest charms, pendants or earrings! Design them to remember a wonderful magical trip or to house a new fairy friend that you got for the holidays! With 25g of PMC3 each student should be able to build at least 3 to 4 pieces depending on the size. <https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#cloisonne> Cloisonné Enameling <https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#cloisonne> *Sat/Sun, July 6 & 7 10:00 am - 5:00 pm $245 includes materials Instructor Jean Tudor* In cloisonné enamel, fine lines of silver wire create patterns and images. Jean will also show how to create patterns with mesh and silver foil and gold leaf. Learn the process step by step including how to achieve a matte finish or a high polish on the glass surface. You will leave the class with a new creation- a gemlike 'cabochon' suitable for setting in jewelry or metalwork. <https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#sticks> Sticks and stones and setting bones <https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#sticks> *Sun, June 30 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Instructor Jennifer Stenhouse $100* In this informal workshop experimentation will be the theme! Jennifer will show you exciting new possibilities for adding unusual materials into your jewelry and artwork. Learn to use diamond burs and other accessories for the flex shaft to carve, shape and modify stones, shells, glass, ceramics, enamels, bones, cabochons, almost anything! <https://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#seaglass> Sea Glass Jewelry <https://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#seaglass> *Sat Aug. 3, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm $85 includes materials Instructor Jane Martin* This is a great class for absolute beginners or continuing students. Turn all your beach combing treasures into beautiful jewelry! First, Jane will show how to use different pliers and other jewelry tools to make a wire wrapped pendant. Then learn to drill holes with diamond bits for more ornate creations. Jane will even show how to sleeve he hole with copper for a unique look *Copyright © 2019 Tacoma Metal Arts Center, All rights reserved.* *Our address is:* Tacoma Metal Arts Center 3833 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA 98406