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$20.00
Learn about basic jewelry repair, what to do to about missing clasps or broken strands of beads. You know all those pieces hanging around in boxes being unused...it is time to take them out and bring your pieces to class to discuss and find ways to repair them or to find out whether they need to go to a jeweler for more extended work. Allergy sufferers note: a lovely shop cat Theo will be present unless you notify ahead of time.
$90.00
Learn the basics of making bronze pieces with a new innovative product called Fast Fire Bronze Clay. BRONZclay is a non-toxic metal clay product used by jewelry artists and craftspeople to create one-of-a kind and small run jewelry, models, prototypes, sculpture and decorative items.
Spend three hours making your pieces, leave them to dry and be fired, and come back the next day to pick up your pieces which you will finish at home.
$15 of the $90 fee goes to the price of the Bronze clay and firing fee. WE NEED ONE WEEK NOTICE TO ORDER SUPPLIES. ALLERGY note: lovely shop cat Theo will be on the premises unless you notify ahead of time. Make sure to read the cancellation policy.
$45.00
Learn the Basics of Bookbinding- Techniques, Materials and Tools used to create an accordion fold book as well as a Japanese Binding. No experience is necessary. Sign up for a fun time with a friend. Please check the calendar for dates or request one.
$45.00
This Workshop will teach you the Basics of making Creative Greeting cards.
Learn about materials - papers, glues, inks and techniques such as embossing with different colored powders in order to make you own unique cards.
Be ready for any occasion. With the holidays coming up, get yourself a stack ready to go.
The sky is the limit!
No previous experience required.
Please check the calendar for dates or request one. Lovely shop cat Theo will be on the premises unless you notify me. Make sure to read the cancellation policy.
$90.00
Learn how to make jewelry using the unique PMC clay in silver. In three hours- shape, file and dry pieces and torch fire them; then polish and finish your pieces to take home. Magic! PMC clay needs to be ordered from a catalog at an added cost, I need at least ONE WEEK notice on what size you want, i.e. 9 grams, 16 grams and so on. Each amount of PMC has it's own cost, silver prices fluctuate daily. You can pay for PMC in class. Allergy note: lovely shop cat Theo will be on the premises unless you notify me. Make sure to read the cancellation policy.
$50.00
In just two hours you can learn to make two books. Basic pamphlet binding is a useful book to know how to make and the long stitch has as many looks as you can dream up.
$300.00
Enjoy a discounted rate of $75 per person when you have a group of four. Learn how to make jewelry using the unique PMC clay in silver. In three hours- shape, file and dry pieces and torch fire them; then polish and finish your pieces to take home. Magic! PMC clay needs to be ordered from a catalog at an added cost, I need at least one week notice on what size you want, i.e. 9 grams, 16 grams and so on. Each amount of PMC has it's own cost, silver prices fluctuate daily. You can pay for PMC in class. ALLERGY note: Lovely shop cat Marcel will be on the premises unless you notify me.
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A Review of several classes by Lucretia Coleman:
" I recently attended two of Minna's workshops (Basic Bookbinding and Decorative Papers) and I LOVED both workshops. Minna is extremely talented--both as an artist and an instructor. I had a WONDERFUL time learning the basics of each workshop and I came away with my new creative treasures...anxious to start applying what I learned and just having fun! You've got to take one (or more) of Minna's workshops...no matter what your artistic level. I look forward to the next workshop! Five stars!*****"
Learn a new skill in a non-pressurized supportive atmosphere, allowing you to explore new ideas and discover your artistic side.
Craft Foundry classes take place at 701 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia PA 19125.
Fun with paper!
Simple techniques for creating books
Greeting card made with embossing technique
Greeting card made negative/positive effects technique
Learning different stamping and embossing techniques
Precious Metal Clay
Have fun with a great new way to make jewelry!PMC is silver in clay form and you can make all sorts of new shapes never possible before!
It is like ceramics and metals all in one.
Classes are on-going but generally by special request, $90 plus cost of PMC. Bring a friend and get a discount.
Cancellation Policy
Please notify Craft Foundry of a need to cancel or reschedule at the very least 24 hours in advance by calling 267-977-8499.
In the event of an extreme circumstance such as a natural disaster or a death in the family you will be able to reschedule, but otherwise you will forfeit the full amount of the class. This is because the there is a time commitment made, supplies are purchased and rooms are prepared in advance of class. If you cancel within 48 hours, Craft Foundry will refund you 50% of the class upon request.