2008 Class Schedule

Beginner/Intermediate Jewelry:

Instructor: Aimee Golant

Through a series of directed projects, this class will cover all the basics of jewelry making: Sawing, filing, soldering, stone setting, finishing, polishing and various decorative techniques in metal.

Class 1 - Tuesdays 6-9 PM

Winter: January 15 - March 4 (8 weeks)

Spring: March 25 - May 20 (9 weeks)

Summer: July 8 - August 26 (8 weeks)

Fall: October 7 - December 16 (10 weeks)
(Thanksgiving week off)


Intermediate/Advanced Jewelry:

These classes will focus on more advanced metalsmithing techniques. While working on their own projects students will learn skills like Hollow forming, casting, cold connections, and more difficult stone settings.

Class 2 Mondays 6-9 PM -- Instructor: Dave Casellla

Winter: January 14 - March 3 (8 weeks)

Spring: March 24 - May 19 (9 weeks)

Summer: July 7 - August 25 (8 weeks)

Fall: October 6 - December 15 (10 weeks) (Thanksgiving week off)


Class 3 - Wednesdays 6-9 PM -- Instructor: Adam Clark

Winter: January 16 - March 5 (8 weeks)

Spring: March 26 - May 21 (9 weeks)

Summer: July 9 - August 27 (8 weeks)

Fall: October 8 - December 27 (10 weeks)
(Thanksgiving week off)


Class 4 – Thursdays 6-9PM -- Instructor: Adam Clark

Winter: January 17 - March 6 (8 weeks)

Spring: March 27 - May 22 (9 weeks)

Summer: July 10 - August 28 (8 weeks)

Fall: October 9 - December 18 (10 weeks)
(Thanksgiving week off)


Class 5 – Fridays 11AM - 2 PM -- Instructor: Adam Clark

Winter: January 18 - March 7 (8 weeks)

Spring: March 28 - May 23 (9 weeks)

Summer: July 11 - August 29 (8 weeks)

Fall: October 10 - December 19 (10 weeks)
(Thanksgiving week off)


Intro to Welding Blacksmithing and Metal Fabrication

Classes to be scheduled

Instructor: Adam Clark
Location 2121 Evans Avenue, San Francisco

This class will be an overview of general shop metal fabrication. We will explore traditional blacksmithing, intro to MIG welding, as well as shop machining on the lathe and mill. We will also cover general shop practice and tool use and safety.


Tuition

Metalsmithing Classes: $385. This includes all tools and materials except precious metal and stones. We do provide a large selection of silver and semi-precious stones at reasonable rates. Deposit ($185).

Welding Class: $435. Deposit ($200).

Please make checks payable to Scintillant Studio and mail to:

Adam Clark
387 Staples Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94112

Note: The people who have taken classes know how fast these small classes fill up. Classes are limited to 6 to keep it an intimate and effective environment, and they fill up FAST! We are very flexible when it comes to payment and will set up a reasonable payment schedule if need be. The price of the class includes all tools and materials except precious metal and stones. We do however provide a large selection of silver and semi-precious stones at reasonable rates.

Scintillant studios will also be offering weekend and week -long workshops throughout the year. Please email or call Adam Clark if you are interested in being added to our email list.

Work/ Study positions are available for people in need of financial assistance. You need to come a little early or stay late to help with studio maintenance (clean, cut solder, etc.) in exchange for reduced tuition. If you are interested, contact Adam Clark.

We are always open to new students stopping by the studio to meet and see the space.

If you have any questions, please contact us.