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The Arts Cabins
Jewelry Arts
  Butterfly Wing, Debra Carus Bessegen, Mixed Metals. Debra Carus
Debra Carus
Debra Carus is a metalsmith in Clackamas, Oregon. Her jewelry combines her love of her Nordic heritage and the beauty of nature. She works in metal fabrication and metal clay techniques, using precious metals, copper, bronze and mixed media. She is a certified Senior Instructor through Art Clay World, and teaches metals workshops in her studio, at Multnomah Arts Center, and the Sitka
Center for art and ecology, as well as The Arts Cabins. Debra sells her wok through arts shows and gallerys in the Northwest.
Debra Carus
"The Magic of Metal Clay"
March 14, 2012 10AM till 4PM May repeat, check in May.
Class cost of $135 includes all materials and use of tools.
Learn to work with metal clay silver and copper in this introductory jewelry fabrication workshop. Metal clay consists of finely ground pure metal particles, recycled from industrial uses. The metal particles are combined with an organic binder and water to form a clay that is then hand-shaped, textured, and carved. The dried pieces are fired in a kiln, resulting in pure metal – truly modern alchemy! In this one-day workshop, students will form, fire and polish up to 3 jewelry pieces – a pendant, pair of earrings, or bracelet links – all from start to finish. No experience necessary.
Lillesand. Debra Carus
Silver & Gemstones In Metal Clay
Debra Carus, instructor.
April 18th. One day. 10AM till 4PM
$135. Plus additional materials fee for gemstones & settings.
Riverbank blue ring. Debra Carus
Learn to make beautiful fine silver rings in a variety of styles, and incorporating basic gemstone settings. In this workshop, students will learn how to size, form, and fire metal clay rings, and will further explore how to add gemstones in settings that range from tiny, flush-set faceted stones to bezel-set cabochon stones. Make at least two complete rings in one day. Some experience with metal clay is helpful, but not required. Class cost $135, plus additional materials fee for gemstones and settings. All tools, materials and equipment will be available in class for student use or purchase.
Enameling On Fine Silver
Debra Carus, instructor.
May 24th and 25th. 10AM till 4PM each day.
Class cost: $270 for both days. Includes all materials
& use of tools & equipment.
Seaglass Bracelet. Debra Carus
Learn the basics of jewelry enameling using fine silver. In this two-day class, students will fabricate silver pieces using either metal clay or sheet silver. Learn the principles of designing items suitable for enameling, then form the designs using metal fabrication techniques of sawing, filing, forming, texturing and polishing. If the metal clay option is used, hand forming, shaping, and kiln firing techniques will be used. Once the basic shapes are prepared, learn to add color to the pieces through the techniques of sifting, sgraffito and wet-packed enamels. In this class, we will use a small glass kiln to fire the enamels onto the silver. Complete at least one pendant and earring set, or a linked bracelet. No experience necessary. Class cost $270, includes all materials and use of tools and equipment.
Bike Earrings. Debra Carus
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