{"product_id":"the-art-of-connection-cold-connections-strung-treasures-with-kate-janice","title":"The Art of Connection: Cold Connections \u0026 Strung Treasures with Kate \u0026 Janice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo full days of creating and designing with Kate and Janice!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our Second Annual Metals Retreat, but with a twist! On Friday, we’ll create unique riveted charms and components, and on Saturday, we’ll bring those handmade treasures together in a special vintage-inspired multi-strand necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday, April 2 | 10 AM–6 PM Cold Connections with Kate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate will share her wealth of knowledge and expertise on riveting and cold connections. Once you learn to rivet, you’ll be able to apply this versatile technique to all kinds of jewelry projects. It’s perfect for beginning metalworkers, or anytime you want to connect metal without soldering. That’s why it’s called a Cold Connection! Students will learn to create nailhead, ball, and tube rivets, along with techniques for texturing, stamping, and antiquing metal. Using found objects, metal blanks, and components provided in the class kit*, students will create their own personal collection of riveted pieces to use in Saturday’s necklace project. Shared use of some specialized tools is included during class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Riveting Class Materials Kit: $40. This kit fee is payable to the instructor at the retreat and not included in the retreat price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003eThe kit includes:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper tube and sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal blanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremade rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire for creating rivets from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nStudents are required to bring:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush wire cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench block or anvil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChasing Hammer or Riveting Hammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIf you prefer not to share classroom tools, please also bring:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeweler’s saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\/0 saw blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube holder or cutting vise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, April 3 | 10 AM–6 PM Vintage Stringing with Janice \u0026amp; Kate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nOn Saturday, Janice and Kate will guide students in creating a multi-strand necklace inspired by classic jewelry designs of the 1930's and 40's. We’ll take inspiration from the wonderfully layered style of Miriam Haskell, exploring how to drape and graduate beads using bead bars, spacer beads, chain, and a multi-strand clasp. The clasp and bead bars created during Friday’s class will become part of the finished necklace, bringing the entire weekend together in one personal, vintage-inspired design. Students are also encouraged to bring charms, baubles, beads, and little treasures from home to incorporate into their necklace.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Stringing Class Materials Kit: $40. This kit fee is payable to the instructor at the retreat and not included in the retreat price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit will include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStringing materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional components needed to complete the necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRetreat Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday \u0026amp; Saturday, April 2–3, 2027, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 AM–6 PM each day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Sunday Excursion, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, April 4 | 10 AM–2 PM**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** We'll visit Kate’s Fresno studio in the morning, then enjoy a casual afternoon of local shopping ending with lunch. 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We’ll break after class each evening, with plenty of great restaurants nearby for dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Old Town Clovis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur retreat home base is surrounded by charming boutiques, vintage shops, and fantastic restaurants, making it perfect for unwinding after class or exploring with new bead buddies. Come ready to create, connect, and get your hands on some metal and beads! Whether it’s your first time at the bench or you’re returning to your tools, this weekend will leave you inspired, refreshed, and full of new skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund \u0026amp; Travel Insurance Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would love to have you join us for this special weekend. Unfortunately, \u003cstrong\u003eworkshop fees are non-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e, so please check the dates and your availability carefully before reserving your space. We understand that unavoidable emergencies can happen. If the retreat is sold out, we will maintain a waiting list. If you have registered and are unable to attend, we will invite the next student on the list to register. If that student completes their registration and payment, you will receive a refund \u003cstrong\u003eminus a $125 administrative fee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Finding someone to take your place is not guaranteed. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe only guaranteed way to receive reimbursement in the event of an emergency or unexpected cancellation is to purchase appropriate travel insurance. We strongly recommend considering a \u003cstrong\u003e“cancel for any reason”\u003c\/strong\u003e policy. 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