3 Day Workshop

Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 10–12, 2021

Time: 10:00am–5:00pm

Instructor: Andy Cooperman

There’s more to surface than meets the eye. In fact, next to form, it may be what most defines an object and gives it depth and character. But it so often happens that we come to rely on a handful of basic textures rather than developing our own creative surfaces. The goal of this workshop is to fix that, to uncover new ways to consider surface, to loosen up and experiment, generating a wide variety of metal samples–“flash cards”.

The goal of this fun and fast-paced 3 day class is to play and experiment, developing a series of sample “flash cards”, each accompanied by detailed notes about just how the surface was produced, so that it can be replicated for future application. Then, using some of the surfaces discovered, participants will build a brooch or pendant. A simple but elegant brooch finding system will be demonstrated.

This class focuses on heat-generated surfaces as well as rolled, hammered and abraded finishes. Discussion includes using natural surfaces as source material as well as how and when to apply surface texture during the construction of a piece. Bring a sense of play and a sharp pencil–there are sure to be lots of tips and tricks.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 23, 12:00pm

AGES: Adults 18+

CLASS FEE:
Members: $427.50
Non-Members: $475.00

MATERIALS:
$40 (Paid to the J on the first day of class)
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MATERIALS THE STUDENT NEEDS TO BRING:
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PREREQUISITES: Students should have taken a beginning jewelry class or equivalent and feel confident using the torch, flex shaft, rolling mill and be able to solder with an acetylene torch on their own.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Masks are required for all students and instructors.

We continue to closely follow the guidance of our local health departments. If there are any changes to the safety protocols at the J we will update you promptly.

This class is supported by a grant from the Robert B. McMillen Foundation.