Joanne M Hernández
professional artisan jeweler and metalsmith
silver/gold/platinum
teacher/instructor/artist
Atlanta, GA
joanne@joannehernandezmetals.com
www.joannehernandezmetals.com
www.recklesseyestudio.com
weekly classes
Student work images are found within each weekly class gallery
My FALL 2022 quarter starts:
Monday, September 26, 2022.
For the latest Spruill class info please go to:
It pays to be a Spruill Arts Member!
Updated: 08/07/2022
Beginning Jewelry and Metalsmithing-
FALL Quarter 2022 is 10 weeks
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Come learn the art of jewelry and metals in a fun, relaxed, focused and encouraging environment.
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Project-based instruction! Projects change every quarter. A bezel setting for a cabochon covered every quarter.
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Learn the basic techniques of jewelry fabrication and metalsmithing by making pieces such as earrings, bracelets, pendants, and rings. Students will learn hard silver soldering with a torch, piercing, finishing, forming, forging, and bezel stone setting.
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$280 non-member includes $25 studio/lab fee
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3 hour class weekly- 10 weeks
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Thursday nights - * Thursday, September 29 to December 15, 2022. Exception dates: October 20, 2022 and Thanksgiving, November 24, 2022
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6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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Thursday mornings- * Thursday, September 29 to December 15, 2022. Exception dates: October 20, 2022 and Thanksgiving, November 24, 2022
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10 am to 1pm
*** REMEMBER TO PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF CLASS IS FULL ***
Beyond Beginning: Intermediate Jewelry and Metalsmithing-
FALL Quarter 2022 is 10 weeks
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The next step in utilizing and reinforcing beginning skills and adding new techniques.
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Reticulation, keum boo, tube setting, hydraulic press, step-bezels, cold connections, hollow forms, and wire construction are just some of the additional techniques that we explore while adding additional fabrication and soldering skills.
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$365 non-member includes $25 studio/lab fee
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3 hour class weekly- 10 weeks
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Monday night - * Monday, September 26 to December 12, 2022. Exception dates: October 17, 2022 and November 21, 2022
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6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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Monday afternoon- * Monday, September 26 to December 12, 2022. Exception dates: October 17, 2022 and November 21, 2022
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1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Monday morning- *Monday, September 26 to December 12, 2022. Exception dates: October 17, 2022 and November 21, 2022
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10 am to 1:00 pm
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Tuesday night- * Tuesday, September 27 to December 13, 2022. Exception dates: October 18, 2022 and November 22, 2022
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6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
**** REMEMBER TO PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST IF CLASS IS FULL ****
Jewelry UFOs and Independent Study- 3 classes of 3-week sessions!
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Come and finally finish your jewelry UFOs (Un-Finished Objects) or focus on independent work in the Spruill studio with one-on-one Instructor assistance and guidance. Students will have the support and information to successfully complete unfinished projects and/or have the needed input and suggestions in fabrication, technique, and design of independent work. This class has no specific projects or demonstrations, but rather individual help. Students also have the opportunity and option to develop additional problem-solving skills while listening to and watching during other student's jewelry "consultations". The class maximum is 8 students.
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$180 non-member
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4 hour class weekly- 3 weeks
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Tuesday mornings - * Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to October 11, 2022.
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10am to 2pm
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Tuesday mornings - * Tuesday, October 25, 2022 to November 8, 2022.
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10am to 2pm
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Tuesday mornings - * Tuesday, November 15, 2022 to December 15, 2022. Exception date: November 22, 2022
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10am to 2pm
Advanced Jewelry Design and Fabrication- On HOLD! Need student interest...email me
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Gain confidence and satisfaction in your work by deepening your skills and focusing on personal aesthetic through one-on-one guidance on your independent projects as well as design/technique projects, group discussions and class demonstrations. Topics will include design, the creative process, taking your work to the next level, technical developments, and making a living as an artist.
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$405 non-member includes $25 studio/lab fee
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3 hour class weekly- 10 weeks
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Tuesday night
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6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
*** As of Summer 2022, this class is a Beyond Beginning Class ***
Techniques used: hydraulic press, precision fabrication and soldering, hinges
Techniques used: hydraulic press, precision fabrication and soldering, hinges
Techniques used: hydraulic press, precision fabrication and soldering, enameling, cold connections, wire constructed pin assembly
Techniques used: hydraulic press, precision fabrication and soldering, hinges