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Classes with Christine Cox

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Beginning to Intermediate
5-Day Intensives with Christine Cox
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Immerse yourself in a powerful learning experience and get the individualized one-on-one instruction that you just can't get in a 1- or 2-day class with 20 other people. Move up to the next level in a dynamic week of intense instruction and hands-on work, and it's a great social experience too!

To sign up for a class or to make inquiries please email Christine at:
Email:
info@volcanoarts.biz

Private Class
Learn in Christine Cox's studio and use my tools and supplies. Let me design a private class for you or for your group.

Christine's students enjoy coming back for classes again and again.

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  • Intensive prices include classes and materials only (unless otherwise noted).

  • Classes cannot be purchased with discounted gift certificates.

  • Need a little help with payments? Ask us about our monthly payment plan.


 2009

Dates

Class Title

 
11/9 - 11/13

Torch Technic
Fire-bugs and -phobes alike will love this class in which you'll get more comfortable with torch soldering jewelry and other art pieces. Beginning and intermediate students welcome.

Learn more about the class here

 2010

Dates

Class Title

 
3/22 - 3/26

Enamel Technic
Color! Color! Color!
Kiln-fire enamels and fabricate and solder metal in this exciting class. We'll design projects based on your skill level. Come play!

Learn more about the class here

 

10/18 - 10/22

Book Technic, The Structure of the Artist's Book
Learn to make leather, metal, wooden or artist books made with more traditional materials. We'll make hardware, learn to sew, play with power- and hand-tools and just generally have a great time!

Learn more about the class here

 Hotel

Hotel Room ($513.45 for 6 nights, includes tax and breakfast)

We have arranged for each student to have a 6-night stay (Sunday through Friday) in a single room in a local hotel at a greatly reduced price. We'll make all the arrangements. Just tell me when you sign up that you need a hotel room.

Note, this is a VERY small town and amenities are few.


Meals

Breakfast is served Monday through Saturday at the hotel and is included in the hotel cost.

We serve all lunches here at the studio and the price is included in the class cost. They tend to be home-cooked, deli and/or buffet style so that students can pick and choose foods that fit their diets. We try to accommodate everyone (within reason - you're on your own for tofu - blech). Please feel free to bring wine or other beverages to share (or add to the pool at the Monday night dinner at our house). We will supply sodas, iced tea and other non-alcoholic drinks. Wine, beer and other beverages are available at the hotel most nights. It is essential that you discuss with us in advance any special food needs or requests. Plans are made in an advance and can't always be easily changed at the last minute. Help us make you happy!

Dinners are not included in the package, but the hotel has a lovely restaurant and there are lots of other restaurants only 8 to 15 miles away. Please plan to arrive on Sunday afternoon, relax and get to know your fellow students over dinner at the St. George. Class starts promptly at 9:00 on Monday. Dinner on Monday is served at our house as a little "thank you" party and ice breaker. The rest of the week dinner can be taken at the St. George or at any of the restaurants in nearby towns.

In your words:
Many thanks to all of you for the wonderful food - it couldn't have been better. -- Val H.


Be sure to read all the small print, where we are, cancellation policy, etc.


General Information:

Classes are first come, first served and tend to fill early. I will either call you for your credit card information to hold your seat or email you to let you know if the class is full. Your ability to get into an intensive will be based on interest in the class you've chosen. Until we talk and your deposit is paid your seat is not reserved. 

Classes are very small (7 student maximum for 5-day classes and 10 students for 1- and 2-day classes).

Please, do not sign up unless you are very serious. With only 5 to 10 students per class, I cannot be generous about cancellations. The cancellation policy is here.

We supply everything, though there may be some optional items you want to bring along. If you have specific items (like photos or personal embellishments) you'd like to use in a project, bring them and we'll see if we can incorporate them, otherwise, rely on me for all supplies and embellishments.

The classes are designed to be taken once or to be taken repeatedly. Students work with Christine to plan projects that will advance their current skills. Beginner to intermediate artists will be comfortable yet challenged in most classes. The classes complement each other nicely, moving gracefully between mixed-media and altered art, jewelry, bookbinding, paper marbling and much more. One of the benefits of the classes is learning from what other students are working on. As students work on individually designed projects, there is always cross-pollination.


Studio Equipment The Volcano Arts Studio is Christine's "working studio." You will be working with her equipment and hand tools for the duration of the class.

Metalsmithing
  • Bead Blasting Cabinets

  • Drill Press

  • Etching Tanks

  • Metal Shear

  • Rolling Mill

  • Polishing Lathe

  • Grinders

  • Disk and Belt Sanders

  • Flex Shafts

  • Oxy/Propane Torch

  • Air/Acetylene Torches

  • MAPP Torches

  • Butane Torches

  • Light Forming Dies

  • Hand Tools

Bookbinding
  • Schärf-Fix Paring Machine

  • Plough

  • Guillotine Cutter

  • Sewing Frames

  • Nipping Presses

  • "French Groove" Presses

  • Router (small)

  • Hand Tools

Glass and Enamels

  • Kilns and Molds

  • Bead Blasting Cabinets

  • Flat Lap

  • Glass Grinder

  • Drill Press

  • Cutters

  • Soldering Equipment

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* 2mm Twist Diamond Drill Bits
* Water Brushes
* Pewter Bails
* Enameled Shoe Charms
* Booklet: The Art of Marbling by Galen Berry

* 1" X 1" Memory Glass and Frames
* Novacan Black Magic Patina
* 12" X 12" Copper Foil Sheets
* Brass Foil Tape
* 1/16" Copper Plated Brass Eyelets
* Metal Embossing
Tools and Supplies

* Mastering Marbling Video by Peggy Skycraft
* New Storage Section
* #55 and #65 Drill Bits
* PMC Decade
* New Glass Bevel Sizes
* Beadalon
* Soft Brass Brush
* 1/16" Metal Punch Sets
*
Memory Glass and Frames
* Mini Needle Files in Handle
* Liver of Sulfur
* New and Improved Volcano Arts Folder

Sales and Specials
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New in The Muse
Free Online Art Zine
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How to Fabricate a Lentil Bead
* A Curious Artist's Timeline
* Photos for your desktop
* How to Properly Close a Jump Ring
* Gallery of Christine's newest projects
* Bookbinding Crossword Puzzle
* Photos for your desktop
* Enamels: Love at First Sight
* Brooch or Necklace Watch

Idea Center
* Methylcel and PVA Tips and Uses
* Soldering Tips, Techniques and FAQ
* Austrian War Ribbon by Gary Merlie
* Miniature Enamel Book
* How to Clean and Maintain Soldering Iron Tips
* Correct Blade Installation in a Saw Frame

Classes
* Private Classes with Christine Cox!
* Early 2009 Class Schedule is Up!