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| Taking an intensive
class with Christine Cox is a memorable experience. We've balanced the
social feel of a retreat with intense instruction from a practicing
metalsmith and bookbinder. Christine has been teaching since 1988 and
classes are small to accommodate lots of one-on-one time.
You will definitely get the attention you need to learn or advance your
skills. Usually, depending on the type of class, you will choose and design your own project and then Christine will help you to plan it out carefully and teach you what you need to know to make it. Since everyone in class has a different skill level and is working on different projects the room is full of learning possibilities. Since you're learning in Christine's working studio, we can incorporate all kinds of mixed media that you might not normally expect. Metal, glass, wood, leather and much more are on offer for most classes. Christine is a born tool lover so there are lots of opportunities for trying or learning about power- and hand-tools. Usually, students stay at the same historic hotel and a lot of bonding, shopping and naps happen outside of class. Field trips are encouraged in our wonderful, historic area. Feel free to bring a good book or a sketch pad and take it easy if that suits your fancy. You'll fall in love with Volcano and want to come back again and again. Following are all the details we could think of. We want this to be a fun and fair experience for you and for us. Please don't assume anything. If you have any questions email Christine. You'll work hard and you'll love every minute of it! |
Intensives
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What Should I to Bring? I love show-and-tell so please feel free to bring items that you want to show off. They absolutely don't need to be class related. Bring them to class on Monday as we'll be having show-and-tell before dinner on Monday night. Volcano is a small, historic gold-mining town in the Sierra Foothills about 2 hours east of Sacramento. The population is only 85 people and conveniences are few (there are only 1 or 2 restaurants, a small country store - which is for sale - and no gas stations). The nearest town with real business activity is Pine Grove, about 8 miles away. Night life in Volcano is minimal. We live out in the county, 3 miles from Volcano. Here's
where we've probably reserved rooms for this event (ask Christine to be sure): What is There to Do in the
Area? While Shari Durfey was taking a
class here she took tons of photos in and around Volcano. She's a talented
photographer and her flickr show is a great way to see what the area is like. |
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Since 10/13/04