TEACHING STUDIO
CLASSES
Learn from master instructors in a private setting in classes hosted by our Inaugural Artists! Follow along in a small group of dedicated students in On-Site Classes, or at home from the convenience of any device in Online Classes!
Inaugural Instructor
RondA CoryeLL
For the premier Molten Arts jewelry class we have asked Ronda Coryell to spend a week teaching a few classes both on and offline. Ronda is a unique metal artist, as anyone who has ever met her immediately recognizes. She is among a select group of Master Bench Jewelers to be certified by Jewelers of America.
Ronda has taught worldwide, leading classes on
Fabrication, Granulation, Argentium and other jewelry arts in England, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, and Bali. Her exceptional metal work has earned her First Place in the Saul Bell Awards among various competitions and exhibitions.
With a twinkle in her eye, Ronda is able to impart her vast
knowledge to her students.
Artist Statement
As far back as I can remember, I have made things with my
hands. I explored clay, wood, fiber, and glass before finding
that some sort of metal flows through my veins. I can’t explain
it, but working in metal, preferably precious metal, just opens
me up to unlimited creativity.
Teaching has become as important to me as making. In fact
you could say teaching is another expression of my creativity.
Through teaching, I am continually challenged by the
questions of "Why" and "How"; regarding materials and processes. Encouraging students to experiment beyond known limits makes it exciting and keeps me continually
learning.
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Argentium® Sterling Silver
Argentium® Sterling Silver is a relatively new silver alloy that offers many appealing features for jewelry makers. It is truly a metal for the third millennium. It is similar to standard Sterling, but because of a small addition of the element Germanium, Argentium® is definitely different. It will not tarnish but accepts a dark patina. It is fusible, making solder almost unnecessary.
Understanding these differences and the characteristics of Argentium® and imparting this to my students is my focus.
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CLASS
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DETAIlS
SETTINg
Craft Jewelry alongside your instructor on one of the student benches in the private Jewelry studio.
With room for 5 students, the workshop is designed for a private experience that curates to each person's needs.
TeACHiNG
The small capacity of the class allows the instructor to work with each student, individually, to help achieve their goals from the workshop. Join us in the studio for a focused masterclass, curated to the student experience!
ResOURCeS
Relax, recharge and refresh yourself with the amenities on the property. With access to a beautiful backyard, hot tub, steam-shower, and a plentiful neighborhood/strip to explore, you can stay rested and focused.
Lodging
Make your learning experience an unforgettable trip by staying in our available rooms, or luxury Airstream trailer!
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Soak up every second at the Oasis, and leave feeling both rested and ready to work!
Online Class - 8 hours
May 16th
Join master jeweler Ronda Coryell for a Live, Online Class on ringmaking! Watch from anywhere in the world on any device in this interactive Livestream event.
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How does it work?
With our state-of-the-art broadcasting system, we are able to give viewers the best view in the studio, with the ability to rewatch and study.
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4+ Camera angles of coverage
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A live chat for interaction with the instructor
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Live audio commentary
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30-day period to rewatch the stream in it's entirety
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GlAss
On-Site Class - 8 hours
June 9th - June 11th
Join master glass blower and RMA Studios co-founder, Dustin Revere for an On-Site Class that brings together the worlds of glass and metal.
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Curriculum:
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Start off in the Glass studio to create a murrine image to work with.
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Meet in the Jewelry studio to draw up a design, learn basic metalworking and bring your idea to reality
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