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Creative Metalworks School of Design   Creative Metalworks School of Design offers a variety of courses and workshops. Current classes include Jewelry Fabrication, Lost-Wax Casting and Advanced Fabrication Techniques. Other workshops and classes offered in 2010 include Forged Fabrication, Hand Engraving, Korean Forging Techniques, Gemology, CAD CAM, Small Object Photography, Website Design, and more. Classes are individualized to suit student needs yet encourage group participation and learning. Class size is set for a minimum of six students and a maximum of twelve students with an assistant instructor. Initial projects are suggested that will provide a foundation for the development of a broad range of technical skills, while spurring the creative process and in-depth learning about the fundamental principles involved.     Don't Miss These Upcoming Events! Masters Workshops & Open Studio Sessions Click Here For Details     View Recent Workshops and Events Click Here For Details       Please sign in for further information regarding course offerings and workshops. For Registration Call: 301-933-1500 Items marked with * are required   * Name:   Address: City, State: Zip Code: * Email: * Phone:   Which classes are you interested in? Check all that apply. Jewelry Fabrication Advanced Fabrication Casting Studio Bench Session Casting Two Day Workshop: Michael Schwartz Hand Engraving One Day Workshop: Clancy Sweitzer Stone Setting Two Day Workshop: Michael Schwartz Mokume Gane Two Day Workshop: Wayne Werner Enameling Two Day Workshop: Erica Druin   What time would you prefer classes? Check all that apply. Sat. 10AM-1PM Sat. 2-5PM Mon. 6-9PM Tues. 6-9PM Wed. 6-9PM Thurs. 6-9PM Tues. 10:30-1:30PM (NEW TIME!) Thurs. 10:30-1:30PM (NEW TIME!) Two Day Sat/Sun Workshop   Feedback, Questions and Suggestions       Details: 2010 tuition for courses with a duration of 8 weeks: $485.00   Early-registration: $465.00 Jewelry Fabrication, Advanced Fabrication, and Casting courses are 8 weeks in duration and meet once a week for three hour sessions. All materials and supplies are included in tuition with the exception of precious metals and gems. Precious metals, gems and recommended texts are available on site at competitive prices and with student discounts.   View Student Work by Semester   Images of Classes in Progress   Student Work: Fall '06   Student Work: Fall 06' / Winter '07   Student Work Continued: Fall 06' / Winter '07   Student Work: Spring '07   Student Work: Summer '07   Student Work: Fall '07   Student Work: Winter 07/08   Student Work: Spring '08   Student Work: Summer '08   Student Work: Fall '08   Student Work: Winter '08-'09   Student Work: Winter '09 Continued   Student Work: Spring '09   Student Work: Summer '09   Student Work: Summer '09 Continued   Student Work: Fall '09   Student Work: Winter '09/10   Student Work: Spring '10   Student Work: Summer Youth Program   Students: As you view images, Please email us and help identify your work

Fall 2010 Semester Course Descriptions   Jewelry Fabrication Students will learn basic design and fabrication techniques including the use of different torches and their applications, sawing, filing and flex shaft techniques. Stone setting techniques will be covered along with more advanced techniques such as: forged wire fabrication, hydraulic forming, multiple surface embellishment techniques, and as appropriate, advanced setting techniques. Students will create 2-3 pieces utilizing formed, forged and fabricated metals. Cost: $485.00 Next Courses Offered: Tuesday Afternoons: (9/7/6/10 - 10/26/10) 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Instructor: Michael Schwartz Tuesday Evenings: (9/7/10 - 10/26/10) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor: Paul Brackna and Michael Schwartz We are honored to have Paul join our Staff as co- instructor for this course. See his work at: http://www.pbjewelrydesigns.com/ Saturday Mornings: (9/11/10 - 10/30/10) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor: Michael Schwartz   Casting I Students will learn basic design, layout and wax work for lost wax centrifugal casting. Students will cast and complete three or more of their own sculpted pieces, which may include stones. There will be demonstrations on gravity, vacuum and cuttlefish bone casting. Alternative low cost methods of casting will be demonstrated as well as an introduction to more advanced systems. Both vulcanized and cold molding techniques will be introduced. Instructor: Michael Schwartz Cost: $485.00 Next Course Offered: Saturday Afternoons: (9/11/10 - 10/30/10) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Michael Schwartz   Studio Bench Sessions CM School of Design is now offering studio bench sessions for students who have taken a minimum of 2 courses with us. These sessions are offered to our current and past students as additional bench time. Students must bring all material needed; there will be no material for sale during these sessions. It is mandatory that students are checked out on specific tools. Cost: $288.00 for all eight sessions; or $160.00 for four sessions and $40.00 per additional 3 hour session. Registration and fees are required prior to start date. Next Session Offered: Wednesday Evenings: (9/8/10 - 10/27/10) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Studio Supervisor: Michael Enright   Masters Workshops and other Special School Events: View Here   CREATIVE METALWORKS SCHOOL OF DESIGN 10453 Metropolitan Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 Phone:(301) 933-1500   Refund Policy