New York City, NY
ph: 646.263.1043
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Classes & Workshops
I have recently moved to Charleston, SC and am in the process of setting up my new studio space with new tools and equipment, allowing me to teach individual students or small groups.
Every student will receive personal instruction to some exciting and fun techniques of fabricated jewelry. Many of these workshops require no previous jewelry experience - just a lot of energy and enthusiasm! For those with a bit (or lot) of previous experience, one-on-one instruction can be arranged to help you add to your techniques or refine and hone the skills you already have.
Please check back for upcoming workshop schedules as I move forward. Workshops may be from one to three sessions, 3 - 6 hours a session depending on the course.
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SUNDAY ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
Bracelet by Merle K
Fantastic Fold Forming!
TBD
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Fold, hammer, open - voilá! Fold forming is an exciting technique where sheet metal is manipulated and hammered to create fabulously textured, 3-dimensional, organic forms. This is a relatively quick process, so students will have the opportunity to create a variety of basic pieces as well as explore more involved folds, textured fold forms, and creating larger sculptural 3-D forms.
No experience needed. Open to all students ages 16+
Tools available in the studio. Metals (copper, bras and bronze) available through the insturctor.
Keum-Boo by instructor
Keum-Boo
TBD
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Keum-boo is an ancient Asian process where gold is bonded to the surface of silver at a very low temperature, creating spectacular results. The actual gold used may be minimal but the results are not! Students will learn how to prepare sterling silver for use instead of fine silver, foil preparation and handling of the materials. Once the gold is applied, the metal will the be fabricated into final pieces such as earrings, pendants or bracelets. Bring your tweezers, X-Acto knife and a fine pair of scissors for your tools.
A $30 fee covers the gold foil and sample fine silver discs.
Cuttlefish pendant with stones by ABrown
Gravity Casting
TBD 1-3 sessions
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In this fast and furious workshop, we experiment with various processes to create instantaneous pieces by pouring molten (yes, molten!) metal into cuttlefish, brooms, ice, salt - you name it.
Bring all your old unmatched earrings, chains and other silver to melt. The results are organic and one-of-a-kind that can be used as is after cleanup or incorporated into a larger piece. All interested students welcome. No experience required.
A $20 fee is paid to the instructor to cover sample metals, enough to complete one project. Additional metal (silver) available for purchase through the instructor
Titanium pendant by Donna H
Add Color with Titanium - Anodizing Workshop
2 -3 day sessions
TBD
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In this 3 week intensive, students have the opportunity to create some amazing pieces with this lightweight and hypo-allergic metal. Tthis grey, rather boring metal takes on a full rainbow of colors that can be produced by heat, or by using stencils, painting, scribes and masks with controlled electric voltages using an anodizer. Color is instantaneous. After the anodizing is complete, finishing techniques are explored as to how the titanium can be used alone or as an element in a larger design. Some jewelry experience desired but not necessary to create a finished piece.
A $10 fee is paid to the instructor to cover sample metals, enough to complete a bracelet and/or earrings and 1 ring. Additional Titanium and Niobium will be available for purchase during the class
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Color pencil sample
Coloring Metal - With Color Pencils!
TBD
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Remember how you loved to color as a child? This process brings those old talents to new use. This easy and simple process can be done on any metal. Students will prepare their metal and create threir personal color schemes and designs. You have the freedom to draw whatever you like on the metal, and add those beautiful gradients and color mixes of your choosing. Tools are simple. Colors are infinite!
No experience necessary. Open to all students ages 16+
Tools available in the studio. Metals available by purchase through the insturctor.
Bangles by Emily S
Individual Instruction
Introduction to Jewelry for the Stone-Cold Beginner!
TBD
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Have you ever considered making your own jewelry? This personalized class is designed exclusively for the beginning student to experience the basics of creating a finished piece of metal jewelry while learning the basic techniques. We will construct a simple ring or bangle while learning how to saw, file and solder the pieces together for a finished masterpiece of your making.
Many of the tools required are available in the studio, but some will need to be purchased from the insructor. A supply list will besent to the student prior
to class.
Ring with Beach Glass by Diane K
Create a Simple Ring
TBD
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The construction of a basic ring band is simple yet challenging. The ring must fit, be comfortable and of course beautiful! In this quick ring class will focus on the construction of a basic fabricated band ring. We will cover measuring, cutting, chasing and embossing for texture, as well as basic forming and soldering techniques. Each student will leave class with a simple yet well-made (and lovely) ring to show off.
All interested students welcome. No experience required!
Many of the tools required are available in the studio, but some will need to be purchased from the insructor. A supply list will besent to the student prior
to class.
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Images below are more samples of my students' recent projects, of which many are first pieces I would be proud
to add to my own collection.
Click on any below to enlarge.
New York City, NY
ph: 646.263.1043
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