Month: January 2020

Silversmithing

Image | | Natalie Sorenson

The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, BEGIN IT. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.

John Anster

BJMC

Core Metals Courses

Do you want to make jewelry? Do you want knowledge to take away? If you want to know the skill so you can apply it to your own work, you are ready for a jewelry course that focuses on your creative goals.

JOE’S GARAGE CORE METALS COURSES

Basic Jewelry Metals teaches a complete series of foundational Jewelry Metals techniques with 40 hours over 10 weeks of instruction and studio time, including projects, technique samplers, and design challenges.

Learn silversmithing techniques in a garage studio dubbed the best place to base a zombie apocalypse.

J. M. CRASH COURSE

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The Jewelry Metals CRASH Course at JOE’S Garage is 24 intensive hours of private instruction in metal arts. You will learn a broad array of basic jewelry metals skills, many of which are covered in the BJMC I & II, to apply to your own work. Expand your creative reach toward your financial or self-actualizing goals.

Every effort will be made to instruct in the student’s preferred area of interest.

COMMUNITY ED JEWELRY METALS

Grow

GROW your knowledge of metalsmithing in this special JOE’S Garage Basic Jewelry Metals Course. Learn foundational skills essential for all who create in elemental metals. 

Mid-year special!

USE THIS AS THE PREREQUISITE TO BJMC 2

Don’t miss out on taking the BJMC 2, beginning in April! Take this New Community Ed fast-track course to learn the most important lessons from the BJMC 1, usually 20 hours of instruction, it has been economically condensed to 6 hours, saving you time and money.

Get the tips and resources that you will need to get your own studio up and running. Complete 3 Metals Projects, each designed to further your skills fast, while preparing you for the full BJMC 2 spring term.

Private Instruction

Realize

Work one-on-one to create a lasting work in silver.

A jewelry dream begins with a spark of desire, an idea of form or function, and is made a reality with the right tools and guidance.

Make this anything you need to further your craft. Contact me for a personal studio tour.

January at JOE’S

Image | | Natalie Sorenson

It’s a new year, a new decade, and a fresh time to feed your right brain. Get ready because great things are beginning. Couples are encouraged, bring the kids, find your ME zone, or share with friends! There are many ways to add value to your life at JOE’S Garage—February will bring cozy crafts. Watch for what interests you and register to reserve your spot. Class sizes are always small, personal attention is what it’s about.

Japanese Apron

February 5, 2020, 6PM

For more info and to register click HERE.

You’ve been to  JOE’S Garage. Jewelry is probably not your only thing. I get that, I’m like that, too. When the jewelry studio is a bit chilly I focus on cozy things.
Sewing is one of those things for me. Aprons really work, and I love a functional apron, that protects and carries, and looks good while doing it. Jewelry designers, as well as cooks, crafters, shoppers, and gardeners, will love my Japanese Apron! Its no-closure design, straight seams, and easy construction, make it a pleasure to sew. The design is one of my favorites, a stylish wardrobe go-to in 100% linen, making it beautiful and incredibly durable.

Wear your apron with jeans and a T just for fashion.  Choose from two solid colors: Sand Dove, and Blue Autumn. Please request other colors if you have a preference! Share the Japanese Apron Facebook Event with your sewing friends. 

Once you complete your Japanese Apron, you may be interested in a new EMBROIDERY PRIMER, March 18, 6PM, offered through ComEd. Crewel embroidery is fast and unfussy. Learn key stitches in this class, and then use them to charm the pants off your apron! Apron charming not required!

If you are receiving this as an email it is because of the great time we had together at JOE’S Garage, or through a mutual meeting of creativity and sharing that helped you find your way to my list. It’s all in the MAKING, and I thank you for your past support!