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Tacoma Metal Arts Center 3833 6th Ave. Tacoma, WA. 98406 253-227-1694 www.tacomametalarts.com like <https://www.facebook.com/tacomametalarts> View this email in your browser <http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=2dec9837cf&e=> The gift giving season is upon us! Come in and make something unique for that special someone on your list. OR, give a class as a gift! Or visit the shop for a *unique selection of contemporary jewelry and metal work, all made by local artists*!. Everything in the gift shop is hand made locally and prices start at just $15! Still not sure? No problem, we have *gift certificates <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/index.html> *available in any amount. Buy online, give us a call or stop by the shop today! *Holiday Hours:* *11am - 4pm Dec. 24 Closed Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 26* Upcoming Classes: <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html> Fusing Argentium Sterling Workshop <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html> Dec. 18 6 - 9 pm $35 plus materials Instructor Danielle Dunlap Argentium is an alloy of Sterling silver that is anti-tarnish, anti-firescale, softer that fine silver and stronger than sterling! Learn to form rings, make chain and more to create one of a kind jewelry. We will make earrings, stacking rings, or chain. Great for absolute beginners! <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#bezeldec> Bezel Setting Workshop <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#bezeldec> Dec. 21 10:00 am - 4:30 pm $85 Instructor Amy Reeves Learn how to create settings for flat backed objects and cabochon cut stones. Bezel setting is also perfect for setting beach glass, coins, buttons, almost anything! In this class we will cover selecting appropriate bezel wire, silver soldering, fitting irregular and freeform objects, making a ring band or pendant bail, polishing and stone setting. You will be able to finish a ring or pendant. <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#stackedrings> DIY Gifts!: Five Golden Rings <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#stackedrings> Dec. 20 10 am - 4 pm $85 plus materials Instructor Jennifer Stenhouse Jennifer will show you how to work yellow and pink gold-filled wires of different shapes and gauges to create stunning rings. Get the rich look of gold for about the cost of silver! We will measure, solder and shape the metal, then learn different ways to finish your rings: hammered, matte finish or high shine! <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#kidsclass> Kid's Jewelry/Metals Class <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html#kidsclass> Dec. 22 10 am - 4 pm $85 includes materials Instructor Joan Joachims For ages 9 - 14. Joni will show you stamping, texturing, cutting, shaping, rivets and patinas. Students will spend the day learning different ways to form, shape, cut, texture and join copper and brass to create jewelry and metal art. You can make a hammered ring, a charm for a pendant or keychain, and one-of-a-kind chain. *plus January classes are filling fast...don't wait to sign up!* Intro to Jewelry Casting <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html> starts Jan 10! Blacksmithing <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html> starts Jan 3! Beginning Jewelry/Metalsmithing <http://www.tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html> starts Jan 21! Happy Holidays and hope to see you soon! *Copyright © 2014 Tacoma Metal Arts Center, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up for classes in the past. *Our mailing address is:* Tacoma Metal Arts Center 3833 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA 98406 Add us to your address book <http://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/vcard?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=0cc6d4679a> unsubscribe from this list <http://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=0cc6d4679a&e=&c=2dec9837cf> update subscription preferences <http://tacomametalarts.us4.list-manage.com/profile?u=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&id=0cc6d4679a&e=> [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=monkey_rewards&aid=78d569e6e49cbf2d8f7e18b0c&afl=1>