Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you're interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there's something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
Advanced Jewellery Making| Primitive Casting – Mackenzie Russell
July 22 @ 9:00 am - July 26 @ 4:00 pm
$316.00 – $395.00
July 22 to 26, 2024 | 9 am – 4 pm
5-DAY COURSE, Monday to Friday
In our well-equipped studio, participants will safely experiment with a variety of primitive casting techniques such as salt casting, water casting, cuttlefish bone casting, etc., to create unique pieces of jewellery. Students should already have an understanding of essential benchwork techniques like soldering, sawing, piercing, filing, sanding, and polishing. Because of the uniqueness of the objects created, participants will need an understanding of jewellery design to bring their projects to life.
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (March 22, 12pm – July 7, 11:30pm): $395
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fee: Cost is dependent on the materials chosen. Participants should be prepared to spend $100+ on metal and consumables at the college store.
Additional Instructions: Please wear short-sleeved shirts, full leg coverage (pants/long skirt), no dangling jewellery, long hair tied back or covered, closed-toe shoes, and safety glasses if they prefer their own (if not, they will be provided).
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
As the Jewellery/Metal Arts Studio technician for NBCCD, Mackenzie keeps things rolling. He orders materials, organizes the studio, and maintains its operations. An armchair philosopher and aspiring alchemist, Mackenzie is inspired by liberal pursuits and the possibility of interpreting conceptual ideas into a visual piece of art.
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FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is submitted at least 14 days before the course begins, you will be eligible for a 94% refund. A 6% deduction will cover the administration costs and stripe service fee. For refund requests made between 8 and 13 days before the course begins, a 75% refund will be granted. If a refund request is received within 7 days or less before the course start date, a refund will not be issued unless we can fill your spot with another participant. In the event that a participant cannot attend an in-person course due to illness, they can receive a Honeybee voucher for 75% of the value of their course that can be paid towards another class in the future. The participant will need to notify the Honeybee Coordinator before the course begins.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants. If class is cancelled due to weather, the course will be moved to the following weekend (unless otherwise specified). If you cannot attend the new scheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our frequently asked questions.