Lets get thinking “out of the box” by putting our artworks into one! This workshop will explore ways of creating focal pieces to ultimately use as jewelry objects. Working all morning in a strict 2-by-2-inch format, you’ll be free to use any combination of paints, paper, ephemera, pencils and pastels, resin, fiber, stitchery, weaving, beadwork, metal and/or found objects that you desire to bring with you and use. Once you’ve completed the “morning work,” you’ll choose a favorite piece to “box” in the afternoon to create your wearable presentation frame fabricated from copper and joined without the use of a torch.
Further details:
Free play within the structure is the aim of this class, and I will show you lots of ways to use your favorite media to ultimately create jewelry art, but for the game to work, it is imperative that everyone brings their enthusiasm, an open mind, PLUS whatever art materials they like to use and are comfortable using – provided they will be compatible with the small format we will be working in.
Skill level: Advanced beginner and up
Materials Fee $65
Copper or aluminum flashing to create the containment boxes
Choice of a pin or necklace findings
A wide array of art materials will be provided for classroom use
Metals-specific tools are available for classroom sharing
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
A tray, plate, bowl or cloth for your stuff
A notebook and writing materials for your memory
Light source and vision help for your eyes
An apron if what you make with is messy
Other Ideas for what else to bring:
Basically, if there is something specific you like to do, bring what you need to do it with, like:
small-scale found objects like shells, pebbles, rocks, hardware
favorite papers or fibers, ephemera
your craft-specific tools like paints, paint brushes, paint media, scissors for fabric, needles for hand sewing, etc.