Fall 2024
Class in Metal Forging: all Levels
Insructor: Ting-Fen Chin
Ting-Fen Chin is a silversmith artist based in Montreal. She specializes in the creation of one-piece, seamless fine silver teapots and silver jewelry. A finalist for the 2023 François-Houdé Prize, two of her works have been acquired by the City of Montreal.
Maximum 6 students per class
Bilingual
Tuesday evening
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
September 3 to October 8, 2024
6 classes of 4 hours
$325.00 (taxes not included)
During this 6 week course, you will start with exercises in copper in order to begin to learn forging techniques that will allow you to create containers such as a cup or a vase. Based on individual skill levels and as you progress through the class you may begin to work in fine silver to create your vessel.
Part 2 of this class will be offered at a later date in order to continue working in fine silver and to create the finished vessel in the design of your choosing.
Materials are not included:
Metal sheet, copper with a thickness of 0.8mm
Fine silver, with a thickness of 0.8mm/at least 10 by 10cm
Well polished Hammer
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Maximum 6 students per class
Instructor: Kyung Sun, Lim
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Bilingual
Tuesday Morning
9 am to 12 pm
September 3 to October 22, 2024
8 classes of 3 hours
$315.00 (taxes not included)
Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Maximum 8 students per class
Instructor: Kyung Sun, Lim
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Bilingual
Tuesday afternoon
1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
September 3 to October 22, 2024
8 classes of 4 hours
$420.00 (taxes not included)
Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Instructor: Norsola Johnson
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Maximum 8 students per class
— Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
— Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Instructor: Norsola Johnson
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Maximum 10 students per class
— Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
— Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Maximum 6 students per class
Instructor: Kyung Sun, Lim
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Bilingual
Thursday Morning
9am to 12 pm
September 5 to October 24, 2024
8 classes of 3 hours
$315.00 (taxes not included)
Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Maximum 8 students per class
Instructor: Kyung Sun, Lim
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Bilingual
Thursday afternoon
1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
September 5 to October 24, 2024
8 classes of 4 hours
$420.00 (taxes not included)
Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Instructor: Andrew Floyd
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Maximum 10 students per class
Bilingual
Thursday evening
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
September 5 to October 24, 2024
8 classes of 4 hours
$420.00 (taxes not included)
— Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
— Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Classes for Beginners: Modules 1-2 or 3
Maximum 8 students per class
Instructor: Samy Douma
You will be studying one module at a time — In these classes students will cover material from Modules 1, 2 or 3. Each Module takes approximately 32 hours (8 weeks) to complete and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Bilingual
Saturday afternoon
1pm to 5pm
September 7 to October 26, 2024
8 classes of 4 hours
$420.00 (taxes not included)
Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
Each new Module will commence when all exercises from the previous Module have been completed.
Personal Projects: Intermediate
Instructor: Gustavo Estrada
Maximum 6 students per class
Pursue projects of your own design based on your skill level. Projects will be overseen by the teacher and instruction offered throughout the process
Bilingual
Wednesday Morning
9 am to 12 pm
September 4 to October 23, 2024
8 classes of 3 hours
$315.00 (taxes not included)
— Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
— Prerequisite: Two sessions of Jewellery Fundamentals or the equivalent 64 hours of training.
— Level: Intermediate
Classes for Intermediate to Advanced
Instructor: Gustavo Estrada
Maximum 10 students per class
In these classes students may cover material from Modules 4 to 8. Or students may pursue projects of their own design based on their skill level and experience. Material from the modules will be incorporated but projects will be decided on an individual basis. Projects will be overseen by the teacher and instruction offered throughout the process.
Bilingual
Friday evening
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
September 6 to October 25, 2024
8 classes of 4 hours
$420.00 (taxes not included)
— Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
— Prerequisite: Three sessions of Jewellery Fundamentals or the equivalent 96 hours of training.
— Level: Intermediate-advanced
Personal Projects: Intermediate - Advanced
Instructor: Gustavo Estrada
Pursue projects of your own design based on your skill level. Projects will be overseen by the teacher and instruction offered throughout the process.
Maximum 10 students per class
Bilingual
Sunday
10:30 am to 4:00 pm (1/2 hour lunch break)
September 8 to October 27, 2024
Please note there will be no class October 13 for Thanksgiving
7 classes of 5 hours
$460.00 (taxes not included)
— Prerequisite: Three sessions of Jewellery Fundamentals or the equivalent 96 hours of training.
— Level: Intermediate-advanced
— Materials are not included. Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided).
Introduction to Rhino 3D
Instructor: Norsola Johnson
This course will introduce participants to the basics of Rhino 7, the jewellery industry standard software for 3D design. Through lectures, demonstrations and exercises, students will become familiar with the software and its infinite possibilities, adding a new and powerful tool to their jewellery practice.
A final project will allow students to create a piece of their own which will be 3D printed in our lab.
Maximum 6 students per class
Monday evening
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
September 30 to November 25, 2024
October 14 is a holiday for Thanksgiving
8 classes of 3 hours
$480.00 ( taxes not included)
Materials (resin for printing final project) are not included
Although instruction is available in French, the software and course material are in English
Prerequisite: Module 1
Requirements:
Portable computer with Rhino 7 installed and three button mouse. Please install the software before the course begins.
System requirements to run Rhino 8: https://www.rhino3d.com/8/system-requirements/
Download free 90 day trial here: https://www.rhino3d.com/download/
“I loved this course and recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about 3D software for jewellery Norsola is an excellent, passionate and experienced teacher who patiently guides us through the learning process. The course book is very well laid out, making it easy to follow the techniques and to remake the jewellery on our own. The bonus is the presence of 3D printers on site which allows us to directly put our knowledge into practice and design our projects. "
Gemologist and jewellery student, Lucille Daver