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Press it! Creating with the Hydraulic Press

Unlock the potential of the hydraulic press to create dimensional jewelry with ease. Learn to form metal using various dies and techniques to craft bracelets, earrings, rings, and pendants. This class provides the skills to efficiently produce multiple pieces while adding unique texture and depth to your designs.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 1957 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL , Chicago, IL
  • 30 hours over 10 sessions

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Class Description

Description

The hydraulic press allows you to produce multiples for jewelry production quickly and easily. You will learn to form metal in the hydraulic press using impression dies, silhouette dies, pancake dies and roller printing plates to create bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants. Learn the basics of the hydraulic press to add dimensionality to your work.

Soldering experience is recommended, but not required.

Important note: The Jewelry studio has a dress code, due to the presence of fire, chemicals, sharp objects, and heavy objects the Studio.

To minimize the risk of injury, all Jewelry students must wear:

  • Closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops or sandals)
  • Pants, leggings, or long shorts
  • Long sleeve shirts or t-shirts (No crop tops or tank tops)
  • Long hair pulled back

Required Supplies:

  • Sheet Metal can be Purchased from Rio Grande Jewelry Supplies or directly from the Jewelry Studio.
  • 1 x 3 inch 18 gauge sterling sheet (choose custom size to order 1x3 inch)
  • 6 X 6 inch 18 gauge bronze sheet
  • Scrap silver that can be melted and rolled into ingot for pressing. Approximately 1-1 1/2 ounces will produce one project.

Refund Policy

Class Cancellation: Classes may be postponed or cancelled when enrollment minimums are not met. We try to notify students of a cancellation two days prior to the start of each session, but from time to time cancellations are done at the last minute. Students will be notified by e-mail or phone of any cancellations.

If a class is cancelled, students may opt to receive a credit for future TAC classes or the full tuition will be refunded. TAC reserves the right to change instructors/classes or to discontinue any class, without incurring obligations.

Class dropped by Student: Dropped Classes

Tuition is refundable for all classes and workshops as follows:

  • Dropped 7 or more days before the first date of the session: Tuition refunded or credit minus $50 processing fee.
  • Dropped within 6 days before the first date of the session: Tuition is credited or refunded minus a processing fee equal to 50% of the tuition.
  • Dropped after the start of the first session: NO REFUND/NO CREDIT.
  • Dropped Workshops costing $100 or more.
  • Dropped 7 or more days before the first date of the session: Tuition refunded or credit minus $50 processing fee.
  • Dropped within 6 days before the first date of the session: NO REFUND/NO CREDIT.
  • Dropped after the start of the first session: NO REFUND/NO CREDIT.
  • Dropped Workshops costing under $100.
  • Dropped 7 or more days before the first date of the session: Tuition refunded or credit minus $25 processing fee.
  • Dropped within 6 days before the first date of the session: NO REFUND/NO CREDIT.
  • Dropped after the start of the first session: NO REFUND/NO CREDIT.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Art Center Highland Park

The Art Center Highland Park offers over 400 visual arts classes, workshops, summer camps, exhibitions, and community events each year—welcoming learners of all ages and backgrounds. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, it provides scholarships, accessible facilities, and a safe, creative space for everyone.

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