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Stay informed! Join the TacomaArt Listserv to receive and post
information about arts events and opportunities or join the TACelist to simply
receive periodic emails from the Tacoma Arts Commission about sponsored
opportunities and programming. Check out the TacomaArt
Listserv & TACelist page for more information.
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Metal Arts Workshops
Looking for a creative outlet that focus on
the metal arts? Check out this listing of metal workshops happening this
summer.
You can see the entire Metal-Urge Workshops
(PDF) listing from the brochure, or see the latest updates in the list below:
| June 13 |
Introduction to Bronze Clay
Join local artist Ellen Miffitt as you learn to create unique
jewelry pieces with bronze clay. Advanced registration required,
please call for information.
location: Tacoma Art Place, 1116 S. 11th Street
time: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
cost: $47 includes materials
253.238.1006
www.tacomaartplace.org
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| June 22 - July 13 or July 20 - August
10 |
Beginning Metalsmithing
Learn the secrets of working with copper, brass and silver on a
jewelry scale with instructor Amy Reeves. Via demonstration,
hands-on practice and individual instruction students will learn
how to shape, texture and join these metals. Techniques covered
will include piercing, filing, stamping, hammering, riveting,
soldering and a simple stone setting.
location: Tacoma School of the Arts, 1950 Pacific Avenue
time: Mondays 6 - 9 pm
cost: $100 for 4 classes + materials fee
253.305.1022
www.metroparkstacoma.net |
| July 9 - 12 |
Puget Sound Bead Festival Workshops
99 beading and jewelry classes to choose from.
location: Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion, 1320 Broadway
Avenue
time: July 9, 9 am - 5 pm; July 10 & 11, 9 am - 10 pm; July
12, 9 am - 5 pm
cost: prices vary from $65 - $250 per workshop, see website for
details
253.572.5529
www.pugetsoundbeadfestival.com
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| July 20 - 24 |
Fashion Art & Jewelry Day Camp
Design jewelry and artistic accessories using enameling, shrink
film, clay, wire, beads, and more. For ages 9 - 14. Price includes
all materials and a tool set to continue creating at home.
location: Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Avenue
time: 9 am - 3 pm
cost: $285 for 5 days, $240 for members
253.272.4258
www.tacomaartmuseum.org
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| July 22 |
Securing and Protecting Rights in Your Works: Essential Law
for Designers and Creators of Metal Art
While jewelry and other 3-dimensional designs may be eligible for
copyright protection, the law poses unique challenges for
designers working, marketing, and selling these items. Venkat
Balasubramani, an
intellectual property attorney with Washington Lawyers for the
Arts, will present this interactive session designed to help you
understand the laws governing the design, creation, ownership,
marketing, and distribution of your work. Space is limited; to
attend call or email info@thewla.org.
location: Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Avenue
time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
cost in advance: $35 attorneys and paralegals; $10 artists and
students
cost at the door: $40 attorneys and paralegals; $15 artists and
students
206.328.7053
www.theWLA.org
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| July 25 |
Metal Model Play
Join artist Timothy Leonard as you learn to solder metal
sculptures. Advanced registration required, please call for
information.
location: Tacoma Art Place, 1116 S. 11th Street
time: 12 - 5:30 pm
cost: $15
253.238.1006
www.tacomaartplace.org |
| August 9 |
Turkish Maille Earrings
Join artist Julia Lowther as you learn to create Turkish maille
earrings. Julia's work can be seen at Mineral and Two Vaults.
Advanced registration required, please call for information.
location: Tacoma Art Place, 1116 S. 11th Street
time: 1 - 4 pm
cost: $30 plus $30 materials kit
253.238.1006
www.tacomaartplace.org |
| September 20 |
Introduction to Silver Soldering
Join local artist Amy Reeves to learn about silver soldering as
you create a silver ring or chain during the class. Advanced
registration required, please call for information.
location: Tacoma Art Place, 1116 S. 11th Street
time: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
cost: $40 plus cost of silver
253.238.1006
www.tacomaartplace.org |
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