Metalsmithing and Glass : Lillstreet Art Center

Metalsmithing and Glass

Welcome to Lillstreet’s esteemed Metalsmithing & Glass department. Here you will find courses that allow you to explore a variety of different metalsmithing & glass techniques including soldering, fusing, enameling, beadmaking, kiln casting and sculpture. We give you access to create original accessories like earrings, rings, necklaces, glass beads and more! The department boasts four large metal studios and one glass studio. Lillstreet offers an atmosphere appropriate for novice and expert alike. Students can join a class confident that they will learn the basic skills required to complete a few one-of-a kind pieces.

Paid Metalsmithing Open Studio

Summer 2017 Session II Metals & Glass Class and Open Studio Schedule

Fall 2017 - September 11, 2017 - November 19, 2017

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

First-Time Glass Beadmaking (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00

Working with Liquid Enamels (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

From Paper to Glass: Drawing on Enamels (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

Beginning Enameling (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Colorful Murrine Glass Rods (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Beyond Basic Glass Beadmaking (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Glass Fusing (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Hydraulic Press (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Resin Class (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Etching Basics (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Creative Setting: Setting By Any Means Necessary (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

Beginning Metalsmithing (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

First-Time Jeweler (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00

Screen Printing on Enamel (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

Working with Wax and Casting (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $340.00 / Non-Members $350.00

Chainmaille (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

Cloisonné Enameling (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

Bracelets: Cuffs, Bangles, and Links (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

Wood and Metal Jewelry (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

It's Torch & Go: Fundamentals of Metal Clay (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $240.00 / Non-Members $245.00

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Intermediate Metalsmithing (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $365.00 / Non-Members $375.00

Pinbacks (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $190.00 / Non-Members $195.00

Advanced Topics in Metals (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $365.00 / Non-Members $375.00

Wax Carving for Stones (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $365.00 / Non-Members $375.00

Filigree (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $190.00 / Non-Members $195.00

Make it Move: Hinge Construction (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $365.00 / Non-Members $375.00

WORKSHOP

Etsy 101: How to Set-up Shop and Start Selling (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Creative Surface Development (3 Days)

LAC Members $650.00 / Non-Members $650.00

Fusing, Fabricating & Granulating in Argentium (3 Days)

LAC Members $550.00 / Non-Members $550.00

Blown Glass Ornaments (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Racing Stripe Bracelet (1 Day)

LAC Members $60.00 / Non-Members $65.00

European 4-in-1 Bracelet (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Double Spiral Bracelet (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Harvest-Time in Glass (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Enameled Earrings (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Ghosts and Goblins (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

The “Cigar” Band (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Textured Silver Stacking Ring (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Tendril Embrace (1 Day)

LAC Members $110.00 / Non-Members $115.00

Textured Hoop Earrings (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Nexus Necklace (1 Day)

LAC Members $110.00 / Non-Members $115.00

Sterling Rolling Rings (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

The Art of Podcasting (1 Day)

LAC Members $110.00 / Non-Members $120.00

Social Media Marketing (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

It Ain’t Just a Drill: Getting the Most from Your Flex Shaft Machine (1 Day)

LAC Members $150.00 / Non-Members $150.00

AGES 10-16

Teen Metals (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00

Summer 2017 - June 19, 2017 - August 27, 2017

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

First-Time Jeweler (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00

First-Time Enameling (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00

First-Time Glass Beadmaking (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00

Beginning Metalsmithing (9 Weeks)

LAC Members $300.00 / Non-Members $310.00

Beginning Metalsmithing (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Glass Fusing (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Beyond Basic Glass Beadmaking (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

Working with Wax and Casting (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $340.00 / Non-Members $350.00

Wire Wrapped Pendants (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Wood and Metal Jewelry (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

From Paper to Glass - Drawing on Enamels (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

Geometric Forms in Wire (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Fine Silver Paper Play (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $245.00 / Non-Members $250.00

Experimental Powder Coating (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

Cloisonne Enameling for Beginners (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

Bezels, Bezels, and More Bezels (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $340.00 / Non-Members $350.00

Wire Wrapped Rings (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $180.00 / Non-Members $185.00

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Intermediate Metalsmithing (9 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

Intermediate Metalsmithing (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $365.00 / Non-Members $375.00

Advanced Topics in Metals (9 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

Advanced Cloisonne Enameling (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $365.00 / Non-Members $375.00

Forging & Forming (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $190.00 / Non-Members $195.00

Pressure Fit Boxes (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $190.00 / Non-Members $195.00

The Pin Back (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $190.00 / Non-Members $195.00

WORKSHOP

Cutting Shapes for Custom Dies & Molds (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

It Ain’t Just a Drill: Getting the Most from Your Flex Shaft Machine (1 Day)

LAC Members $150.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Fusing, Fabricating & Granulating in Argentium (3 Days)

LAC Members $550.00 / Non-Members $550.00

Make Your Own Sunglasses (4 Days)

LAC Members $350.00 / Non-Members $350.00

Christmas in July—Blown Glass Ornaments Workshop (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Wire Wrapped Pendant (1 Day)

LAC Members $90.00 / Non-Members $95.00

Using Your Flex Shaft (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Summertime Critters (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Copper Garden Stakes (1 Day)

LAC Members $90.00 / Non-Members $95.00

All American Beads (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Fear of Commitment Glass Fusing (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Fear of Commitment: Glass Beadmaking (1 Day)

LAC Members $70.00 / Non-Members $75.00

Fun Night Out: Textured Silver Bangles (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Fun Night Out: Silver Spinner Rings (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Summer Camp for Adults: Metalsmithing (5 Days)

LAC Members $200.00 / Non-Members $205.00

Creative Surface Development (3 Days)

LAC Members $650.00 / Non-Members $650.00

AGES 10-18

Teen Metals (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00