CMJ 070/A Precious Metal Clay Workshop
2005 Jason Morrissey
590-0940

Class Hours:
2-day workshop. Saturday & Sunday. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Porteous Room 407-Metalsmithing and Jewelry Elective, 522 Congress St.
Prerequisite:
none

Course Objective:
Students will gain an understanding of modeling techniques and jewelry applications for PMC. Precious metal clay is a relatively new material for jewelry fabrication. It is a flexible and versatile water-soluble material in which tiny particles of metals such as silver, gold, or platinum are suspended. It can be molded, rolled, and shaped like clay. During firing with a torch or kiln, the binder burns away, leaving the precious metal.  In this workshop, you will learn to make pendants, rings, earrings, and beads from silver PMC. Three varieties of PMC will be introduced, and the focus will be on PMC3, which can be torch or kiln fired, and can be refired as needed to make design changes.

Course Requirements:
Students will be expected to participate in each classroom session, make sketches or notes pertaining to their design projects, and complete the projects outlined in the work schedule. Supplemental discussions and image examples will culminate in a final critique of all work fabricated in this course.

Grading Policy:
Class is offered for 1.2 CEUs based on attendance (50%) and class production/discussion participation (50%).

Attendance Policy:
Attendance at both days of the workshop and project completion is required for CEUs.
Required and Recommended Texts, Other Support Materials & Supplies:
Bring to the first class: a sketchbook and any previous work.
Silver PMC3 will be available for purchase.
Basic hand tools provided for use during the class will also be available for purchase.
Various books and images will be provided for viewing during classtime.

CMJ 147 Friday Night Knifemaking
2005Jason Morrissey
590-0940

Class Hours:
Fridays, 6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., 7 weeks

Location:
Porteous Room 407-Metalsmithing and Jewelry Elective, 522 Congress St.

Prerequisite:
This course is for students with basic and intermediary metalsmithing skills.

Course Objective:
This class will focus on the design and fabrication of small-scale, one-of-a-kind knives. The course will strengthen your metalsmithing skills, including riveting, cold connections, hardening and tempering of tool steel, and shaping and finishing techniques. You will begin by making a full-tang paring or utility knife. As time allows, you will make a second knife with a forged through-tang or partial tang blade, an ornamental handle, and a sheath crafted from wood or leather.

Course Requirements:
Students will be expected to participate in each classroom session, make sketches or notes pertaining to their design projects, and complete the projects outlined in the work schedule. Supplemental discussions and image examples will culminate in a final critique of all work fabricated in this course.

Grading Policy:
Class is offered for .5 CEUs based on attendance (50%) and class production/discussion/practice participation (50%).

Attendance Policy:
Attendance for all classes and completion of projects is required for CEUs.
Required and Recommended Texts, Other Support Materials & Supplies:
Bring to the first class: a sketchbook and any previous work.
Basic hand tools provided for use during the class will also be available for purchase.
Various books and images will be provided for viewing during classtime.

CCE 140 A/B Borosilicate Glass: Lampworking Intensive
2005
Instructors:
Jason Morrissey
590-0940
Scott Rosinski

Contact Person:
Johanna Olivadoti
846-4684

Class Hours:
2-day workshop. Saturday & Sunday. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Royal River Art and Glass studio, Yarmouth, 81 Bridge St.
Royal River Art and Glass is located in a former mill building not far from downtown Yarmouth. Directions will be mailed to registered students. If this workshop fills, a second section will be scheduled.

Prerequisite:
none

Course Objective:
In this workshop students will explore some of the qualities and characteristics of borosilicate glass. Working at a bench with a torch and a kiln, students will fuse rods of multiple colors, which will then be used to make pendants, rings, and marbles. There will be time to make variations of hollow frit marbles - implosion marbles and vortex marbles.

Course Requirements:
Students will construct a piece from several components which are made separately, reheated, and joined. Students will experiment with dynamic shifts in color by subjecting the glass to oxidizing and reducing flames.

Grading Policy:
Class is offered for 1 CEUs based on attendance (50%) and class production/discussion participation (50%).

Attendance Policy:
Attendance at both days of the workshop and project completion is required for CEUs.
Required and Recommended Texts, Other Support Materials & Supplies:
Basic hand tools and glass will be provided for use during the class.
Various books and images will be provided for viewing during classtime.

SSP JM2 Continuing Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Grades 7-12
2005Jason Morrissey
590-0940

Class Hours:
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 10 weeks

Location:
Porteous Room 407-Metalsmithing and Jewelry Elective, 522 Congress St.

Prerequisite:
This course is designed for those who have already taken a Saturday School Jewelry and Metals course, although beginning students may also register.

Course Objective:
Students will learn more complex construction techniques, including basic stone setting and working with metal on a larger scale.
Course Requirements:
Students will be expected to participate in each classroom session, make sketches or notes pertaining to their design projects, and complete the projects outlined in the work schedule. Supplemental discussions  will culminate in a final critique of all work fabricated in the course.

Grading Policy:
none

Attendance Policy:
It is especially important for students to attend the first four classes. All projects must be completed for CEUs.
Required and Recommended Texts, Other Support Materials & Supplies:
Bring to the first class: a sketchbook and samples of any previous work.
Basic hand tools provided for use during the class will also be available for purchase.
Recommended reading, also available for purchase: Tim McCreight, The Complete Metalsmith
Various books and images will be provided for viewing during classtime.

VAI MJ 136 Intensive Beginning Jewelry Making
2005Jason Morrissey
590-0940

Class Hours:
Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 5 days

Location:
Porteous Room 407-Metalsmithing and Jewelry Elective, 522 Congress St.

Prerequisite:
none

Course Objective:
This intensive course offers a comprehensive introduction to jewelry making for the beginner or self-taught jeweler. the focus will be on developing the basic skills of jewelry fabrication in metal, including soldering, sawing, drilling, filing, sanding, and polishing. The additional techniques of chainmaking, stone setting, hammer finishes and texturing will also be introduced. Through demonstration and hands-on projects, students will develop the preparation for continued craftsmanship.

Course Requirements:
Students will be expected to participate in each classroom session, make sketches or notes pertaining to their design projects, and complete the projects outlined in the work schedule. Supplemental discussions  will culminate in a final critique of all work fabricated in the course.

Grading Policy:
Class is offered for .5 CEUs based on attendance (50%) and class production/discussion participation (50%).

Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory for all classes. All projects must be completed for CEUs.
Required and Recommended Texts, Other Support Materials & Supplies:
Bring to the first class: a sketchbook and samples of any previous work.
Basic hand tools provided for use during the class will also be available for purchase.
Recommended reading, also available for purchase: Tim McCreight, The Complete Metalsmith
Various books and images will be provided for viewing during classtime.