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Discuss tips & tricks to shop & save money without giving up quality, & alternate ways to make & wear those high-end costumes. Flash drive & handout of resources and info will be given.
Description:
Discuss tips and tricks for shopping and saving money without giving up quality, and alternate ways to make and wear those high-end costumes. Safety, time considerations, 3D printing, metalworking, leatherworking, sewing, flex/urethane foam and more will be discussed, as well as resources for obtaining. A usb flash drive and handout of resources and info will be given.
Sterling Silver 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant
Summary:
Make a 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant out of Sterling Silver. Go from sheet silver to a completed pendant. Form, shape, & hand-finish pendants in class. Taught by professional jewelers.
Description:
Learn to start with a flat sheet of sterling silver and work through to a finished 3-Dimensional Moon or Planetoid pendant. Discover forming, shaping, and finishing silver without using fire (making it a good option for home studios). Some of the equipment you will learn includes disc-cutters, dapping tools, shaping pliers, finishing materials, and basic equipment for installing bails. This is a professional project that can be completed in basic/beginner home studio. Whether you intend to simply make a one-of-a-kind keepsake or develop a skill to use at home, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about silver working. Marc is a classically trained professional bench jeweler and Robert is a part-time home studio jeweler. No previous skill is necessary, and we are happy to work with everyone at their skill level throughout the course.
Sterling Silver 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant
Summary:
Make a 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant out of sterling silver. Go from sheet silver to a completed pendant. Form, shape, & hand-finish pendants in class. Taught by professional jewelers.
Description:
Learn to start with a flat sheet of sterling silver and work through to a finished 3-Dimensional Moon or Planetoid pendant. Discover forming, shaping, and finishing silver without using fire (making it a good option for home studios). Some of the equipment you will learn includes disc-cutters, dapping tools, shaping pliers, finishing materials, and basic equipment for installing bails. This is a professional project that can be completed in basic/beginner home studio. Whether you intend to simply make a one-of-a-kind keepsake or develop a skill to use at home, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about silver working. Marc is a classically trained professional bench jeweler and Robert is a part-time home studio jeweler. No previous skill is necessary, and we are happy to work with everyone at their skill level throughout the course.
Sterling Silver Hammer Patterned Ring Utilizing Traditional Goldsmithing Techniques
Summary:
Make your own Sterling Silver Hammer Patterned Ring using traditional goldsmithing techniques. Practice hammer texturing & proper use of polishing papers in-class. Taught by professional jewelers.
Description:
Journey from a plain Sterling Silver band to your own Hammer Patterned Ring. This is a basic hands-on course in the goldsmithing techniques of hammer texturing and the use of polishing papers. Learn about the array of patterns and patterning hammers (and how jewelers make custom patterning hammers). A discussion of how jewelers create band rings, and where you can source rings for texturing will be included. This is a unique opportunity to learn goldsmithing and silver working from two jewelers. Marc is a classically trained professional bench jeweler and goldsmith. Robert is a part-time home studio jeweler. Flat band rings will be pre-fabricated ahead of time to give you ample time to complete your ring. No previous skill is necessary.
Storybuilding in Books and Games: Dungeon Mastering for the Writer, Writing for the Dungeon Master
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SFF author, TwitchTV host, and online/offline DM Gregory A. Wilson draws on thirty years of experience in game mastering to discuss how writing techniques can help game masters and vice versa.
Taking from sketch/comedy/musical improv, we will teach some easy skills to help you brainstorm new material & think on your feet in the moment to add flavor/fun to your gaming.
Description:
Have you ever wished you could serenade your companions during a long rest? Persuade an NPC by launching into a sonnet about their eyes? Spice up your spell-casting with some cleverly constructed couplets? Just wanted names for world building things that are so punny they make the whole table groan in dismay? This is the workshop for you!
Learn how to photograph tabletop games & miniatures with Steve Townshend, game designer for Dungeons & Dragons 5e & game designer/photographer of Chronicles of the Realm LARP.
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This course teaches techniques to photograph tabletop games and miniatures. Bring out the excitement of your RPG and board games, show the harrowing situations your PCs face, and the detail of your painted miniatures using macro photography techniques and unique perspectives. Taught by Steve Townshend, game designer for Dungeons & Dragons 5e and game designer/photographer of Chronicles of the Realm LARP.
We invite you to come, select a teddy bear, & armor it up medieval style! Loaner tools provided.
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We invite you to come, select a Teddy Bear, and armor it up medieval style! In this class we provide all the supplies to make your own chainmaille armored bear. We walk you step by step and teach you how to make a vest for your very own bear. Loaner tools provided.
We invite you to come, select a teddy bear, & armor it up medieval style! Loaner tools provided.
Description:
We invite you to come, select a Teddy Bear, and armor it up medieval style! In this class we provide all the supplies to make your own chainmaille armored bear. We walk you step by step and teach you how to make a vest for your very own bear. Loaner tools provided.