Located in Bellingham, Washington (between Seattle and Vancouver, BC) at: 521 Kentucky Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 Pouncing Rain Jewelry and Metal Working Center is a community education center. We offer ongoing weekly classes in jewelry making and silversmithing, as well as one and two day workshops in various other jewelry making techniques. We have a studio membership program for students and community jewelry/metal artist to work independently in our fully equipped studio.
Friday, April 30, 2010
New Retail Hours!!!
Starting May 1st we will now be open on Saturdays from 10am-5:30pm. So come share this beautiful May Day with us and explore our fun selection of beads, cabochons, tools, and so much more! If you can't make it tomorrow, we are open Monday through Saturday, 10am-5:30pm. We hope to see you soon!
Etching Without Acid ~ Coming Soon!
Using salt water and electricity, discover a family and pet safe way to etch copper, brass or nickel in your home. You will explore different patterns using multiple resists, including PnP Blue. Enjoy creating texture plates for Metal Clay, roll-printing projects or etch metal for a later project. No prior experience required.
Cost: $ 95.00
Instructor: Ryan Albachten
Saturday, May 15th 10:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $ 95.00
Instructor: Ryan Albachten
Saturday, May 15th 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday, April 23, 2010
Learn the Byzantine Chain!
In this class you will learn the basic techniques required to make byzantine chain jewelry. Techniques include winding cutting jump rings and assembling each ring into Sterling Silver Byzantine Bracelet with an attached toggle clasp. You will be surprised how fun is to make and beautiful to wear. Tools supplied during class. No jewelry making experience needed.
Cost: $95.00 (Includes material kit-18 gauge sterling wire, 1 mandrel, toggle clasp, safety pins and, an instruction booklet.)
Instructor: Nanci La Hatt
Saturday, May 1st. 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $95.00 (Includes material kit-18 gauge sterling wire, 1 mandrel, toggle clasp, safety pins and, an instruction booklet.)
Instructor: Nanci La Hatt
Saturday, May 1st. 10:00am-3:00pm
Friday, April 16, 2010
Video Made by Our Own Barbara F's Grandaughter
This is a link to Lindsay Fassers youtube video. Shame on those who are using violent protests to express their views. What we need is love!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7hZNkWqqqc
Kathleen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7hZNkWqqqc
Kathleen
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Trunk Sale Discounts!!
Remember Saturday April 17th 10:00-5:00 Pouncing Rain's annual Trunk Show and Sale.
Beads 15% Off
Pearls 10% Off
Cabochons 10% Off
We will have demos, prizes and cookies!
pouncingrain.com for information
Beads 15% Off
Pearls 10% Off
Cabochons 10% Off
We will have demos, prizes and cookies!
pouncingrain.com for information
Membership Information
Pouncing Rain’s Membership is comprised of jewelry and metal artists who come together as a community to share information, tips, tricks and camaraderie here in our fully equipped studio. Pouncing Rain hosts member socials, events and sales throughout the year.
Open Studio Membership
To qualify to use the studio as a member or non-member, you must have taken our beginning and intermediate classes (or the equivalent) and be able to work safety and independently in the shop. We ask all new prospect members to meet with senior staff for assessment of skills and safety knowledge.
You must provide your own solder and other materials.
To be considered a member, you must have either a current punch card or have purchased an annual membership.
Non-Member Option 1: (not considered a member): $9.00 an hour “pay as you go”.
Member Option 2: $120.00 for 20 hour pre-paid punch card, good for 6 months.
This works out to $6. hour.
Member Option 3: $200.00 for 40 hour pre-paid punch card, good for 1 year.
This works out to $5. hour.
Member Option 4: $300.00 for annual unlimited “Open Studio”. Any time we have open studio, you can be here.
Instructed Studio Membership
Of special interest to Studio Members, we have added Instructed Studio which is a continuing education class that is designed to be taken over and over to build skills and learn new techniques. Judi will be instructing this class. Enrollment in Instructed Studio will entitle the student to Membership in Pouncing Rain Studio.
With continued pre-paid membership or current enrollment in “Instructed Studio”, you will become members in the Pouncing Rain Studio Community. Your support will be rewarded with special member discounts, privileges, as well as participation in our member social events.
Open Studio Membership
To qualify to use the studio as a member or non-member, you must have taken our beginning and intermediate classes (or the equivalent) and be able to work safety and independently in the shop. We ask all new prospect members to meet with senior staff for assessment of skills and safety knowledge.
You must provide your own solder and other materials.
To be considered a member, you must have either a current punch card or have purchased an annual membership.
Non-Member Option 1: (not considered a member): $9.00 an hour “pay as you go”.
Member Option 2: $120.00 for 20 hour pre-paid punch card, good for 6 months.
This works out to $6. hour.
Member Option 3: $200.00 for 40 hour pre-paid punch card, good for 1 year.
This works out to $5. hour.
Member Option 4: $300.00 for annual unlimited “Open Studio”. Any time we have open studio, you can be here.
Instructed Studio Membership
Of special interest to Studio Members, we have added Instructed Studio which is a continuing education class that is designed to be taken over and over to build skills and learn new techniques. Judi will be instructing this class. Enrollment in Instructed Studio will entitle the student to Membership in Pouncing Rain Studio.
With continued pre-paid membership or current enrollment in “Instructed Studio”, you will become members in the Pouncing Rain Studio Community. Your support will be rewarded with special member discounts, privileges, as well as participation in our member social events.
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