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2023 Class Schedule

Art of Metal Manipulation - Metalwerx

Four Day - Virtual online class

Mondays - February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2023 

In this demo-focused virtual class students will explore four basic metal manipulation techniques - fold forming, shell forming, forging, and hollow forms. Additionally, students will learn how combining these techniques can add an intriguing sculptural aesthetic to a piece jewelry.

Look below for class in October!

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The Expressive Jeweler - Inspiration to Manifestation

Urban Metal Studio, Mesa, AZ

in-person

May 4 - 7, 2023

You’ve probably taken a ton of classes, learn how to make a project, often the teachers work. You may find this fun but ultimately unfulfilling. This class is not project based, it’s about what is personal to you. All art begins with inspiration. In this class we will begin by looking at how what you see and how you feel influences your work and how to use design principles to create jewelry that is your voice not someone else’s. You will be encouraged to push yourself and design a piece outside your comfort zone. You will be guided to explore techniques you have not used before. It will be hard, but it will also set you free!

What you will Learn: How to access your creativity and develop skills that will form the foundation of your artistic practice. Each student will receive personal guidance through design, materials, fabrication techniques. Demos will be specifically designed to fit the needs of each student’s design.

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The Expressive Jeweler - Inspiration to Manifestation

Dallas Craft Guild, Texas

in-person

August 10-13. 2023

You’ve probably taken a ton of classes, learn how to make a project, often the teachers work. You may find this fun but ultimately unfulfilling. This class is not project based, it’s about what is personal to you. All art begins with inspiration. In this class we will begin by looking at how what you see and how you feel influences your work and how to use design principles to create jewelry that is your voice not someone else’s. You will be encouraged to push yourself and design a piece outside your comfort zone. You will be guided to explore techniques you have not used before. It will be hard, but it will also set you free!

What you will Learn: How to access your creativity and develop skills that will form the foundation of your artistic practice. Each student will receive personal guidance through design, materials, fabrication techniques. Demos will be specifically designed to fit the needs of each student’s design.

ONLY 4 Seats Left!

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In-person class

September 8-10, 2023

Florida Society of Goldsmiths South Chapter

Miami Jewelry School, Miami, Florida

Registration coming soon

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Adding dimension to a piece can transform your work. In this class you will explore four basic metal manipulation techniques, fold forming, shell forming, forging and hollow forms and how combining them can add a sculptural aesthetic to a piece. 

Attention will be given to individual expression and design. Demos will be designed to address each student's needs including stone setting techniques, surface treatments (reticulation, fusing, bi metal, and chasing), and how patination affects your design concept. Each student will be encouraged to  find their unique expression.

 

Skill level - intermediate 

 

Basic Skill requirements  - Basic metalsmithing techniques including sawing, filing and use of a Smith Handi Heet Jeweler’s Torch (acetylene), or Smith Little Torch.

Art of Metal Manipulation - Metalwerx

Four Day - Virtual online class

Tuesdays - October 3, 10, 17, 24 - 11am-1pm ET

In this demo-focused virtual class students will explore four basic metal manipulation techniques - fold forming, shell forming, forging, and hollow forms. Additionally, students will learn how combining these techniques can add an intriguing sculptural aesthetic to a piece jewelry.

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Bringing over 38 years of experience to the classroom through private instruction or school curriculum.  

Please contact me for more information or class syllabus. 

 

Interested in any other techniques?  I am happy to tailor a class to your needs.  

Please sign up to receive notifications about upcoming virtual classes soon to be launched. 

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Class Descriptions

  • Designing Jewelry - Introduction to Design

       This course is designed to give you a deep understanding of the fundamentals

       of design theory as it  applies to making jewelry.  We will explore color, shape,           texture and function and how to develop skills that will help you create strong             designs and work habits for consistent productivity.  Lecture, demos, exercises           and images.​ Useful tools for the beginner or advanced jeweler.

  • Expressive Jeweler - Inspiration to Manifestation -You’ve probably taken a ton of classes, learn how to make a project, often the teachers work. You may find this fun but ultimately unfulfilling. This class is not project based, it's about what is personal to you. All art begins with inspiration. In this class we will begin by looking at how what you see and how you feel influences your work and how to use design principles to create jewelry that is your voice not someone else's. You will be encouraged to push yourself and design a piece outside your comfort zone. You will be guided to explore techniques you have not used before. It will be hard, but it will also set you free!

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  • The Art of Metal Manipulation- Shell-forming, fold-forming, scoring and more - Class delves into the fascinating world of shaping metal. Instruction includes shell-forming, fold-forming and scoring hollow form. Intermediate fabrication and  soldering skills required.

  • Keum boo, An Ancient Technique with Modern Applications - Learn the amazing art of Keum boo, fusing high-karat gold to sterling silver. The class will focus on an in-depth understanding of the technique and how to incorporate it into your work. Emphasis on application to curved, textured and complicated pieces. Will include finishing and patina. Beginner - Advanced.

  • Creative Stone Setting - Creative Stone-Setting - This class will cover bezel and prong settings and address alternative techniques to adding cabochons and gemstones to your work. Intermediate fabrication and soldering skills required.

  • Stoned - Interested in adding stones to your work but don't know where to start? The lecture course discusses the fascinating world of semiprecious and precious stones, what to look for when purchasing, application considerations, and collecting.

  • Intarsia - A new look  -  Advanced instruction in the art of Intarsia, the art of creating stone to stone inlay jewelry; a technique in which the artist fits stones directly against each other, requiring great precision of cutting and design.  Lab and lectures. Lapidary I level skills required.

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