Presentations & Workshops Calendar

This is the current calendar of Nanz' upcoming presentations & workshops.  Contact the studios hosting the events for enrollment information.  For a complete list of workshops and seminars offered by Nanz, or to Book Nanz for an Event, click here.

Etching Without Acid

  • Beginning level class, 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 

    Etching without Acid: Learn this family and pet safe way to etch copper, brass, and nickel in your home or studio. Demonstration of resists and applications for etching metal will be covered. Discover the best application for PnP (Press and Peal) Blue paper resist. Pre-applied resist will be used for this workshop. Students need to bring their own old cell-phone charger to recycle for this class. Etched nickel and brass panels

     

    Class will take place at The Ranch  Please check the Arts at The Ranch website for additional workshops, class times, registration, and class costs.

 

Cold Connections for Stone Setting

  • Beginning to Intermediate skill level, Saturday and Sunday, August 21 & 22, 2010

    Cold Connections for Stone Setting: In this fun project based workshop we will be making pendants or rings. Beginning jewelry level skills are a prerequisite. Students will learn the 4 basic rivet styles and 2 styles of tabs. Students will then apply those cold connections to make pendants and rings. Explore the use of cold connections for integrating non-traditional or fragile components into your jewelry making. Tools demonstrated will be: circle cutter, hydraulic press, dividers, brass slide gauge, and two styles of hammers . Flex shaft and bur use will be stressed for precision stone setting. (Material Kit provides CZs, cabochons, setting burs and metal)

    Rivet capture Pendant

     

    Class will take place at Danaca Design  Please click on the link to Danaca Designs website for registration. Class fee is $265. Material Kits are $25

Skill Advancement for Jewelers

  •  intermediate level, Saturday and Sunday July 31 & August 1, 2010, 10:00AM to 5:00PM

    Make this workshop an exploration of pushing your jewelry making skills to the next level. Sequencing of multi-layered projects for greater refinement of craftsmanship, planning jewelry designs for linear work progression, and incorporating the use of gold accents are explored. 

    Silver, gold, locket

    Manufacturing techniques for cleaner final results, pre-polishing, production options, and finishing tips will be presented. Overlay techniques, edging, piercing, and beginning filigree are projects can be made in this class. Intermediate level jewelry skills are optimal. Students are encouraged to bring their own designs and ideas.

    Class will take place at Danaca Design  Please click on the link to Danaca Designs website for registration. Class fee is $265. Material Kits are $25