|
|
Bracelet made from hair curlers by Heather Skowood
|
Reclaimed/Recycled Materials in Jewelry
Instructor: Ms. Heather Skowood
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Jewelry I or Equivalent
Program: Spring
Status: Closed
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $ 250
Materials: $ 0
Date: April 24, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Celebrate Earth Day this year at Metalwerx with environmentalist/jeweler, Heather Skowood, to learn how you can create jewelry that is surprising, insightful, inspiring and decreases our impact on the environment.
This two-day course will cover how to use a variety of handmade joining techniques such as rivets and jump rings as well as making mountings to frame unique found objects. Though emphasis will be placed upon using reclaimed/recycled materials, using metal will not be discouraged (but using scraps from your scrap box should be considered).
At the conclusion of this class, students will leave with a bold new piece of jewelry that will generate much discussion about the importance of creativity in a time when creative thinking is needed most to save the environment.
If you'd like to see more of Heather's work, please visit her website at www.heatherskowoodjewelry.com or her blogspot at www.heatherskowoodjewelry.blogspot.com
Heather is currently writing a book for Stackpole Books about her jewelry using recycled and reclaimed materials that is to be released in autumn 2010. Continue to watch her blog for updates on the progress of the book + new jewelry.
Materials & Tools
There will not be a materials fee for this class, but some metal will be available for purchase at the class. We encourage students to bring their scraps and any metal they already have on hand to find creative and eco-friendly design solutions!
Reclaimed/Recycled Materials
Let your imagination run wild and create daring jewelry with materials found either at home, at work, from walks in the woods or by the sea. Anything goes: packaging material from wine corks to plastic, worn out toys, twigs, bones, gun shells, wire from used spiral bound notebooks, twist ties from trash bags or drinking straws. The materials at your fingertips are endless! The next time you throw something away just ask yourself, "Can this be made into jewelry?"
Students Should Bring:
- Found objects
- Old jewelry components
- Scrap Metal/metal you already have
- Old Toys
- Recycled Materials
|
|
| New! On Our Blog |
| Jewelry-making supplies & free lectures at Metalwerx vendor day |
Tools, Jewels and the people who use them are once again the focus of Metalwerx' 7th annual Vendor day!
Vendor Day is an opportunity to meet some of the best vendors in the business! Aspiring and professional metalworkers, beading enthusiasts, woodworkers, or the casual crafter can see product demonstrations and find top-quality supplies for immediate purchase with no shipping costs or delays.
Read more >>
Subscribe to our blog
|
|
Donate Online to Metalwerx
|
|
We rely on your generosity to help pay for everything you experience at Metalwerx.
|
Your tax-deductible donations make it possible to bring you new programs and instructors, upgrade our tools and equipment, sponsor special events, and keep you informed about community resources and the latest news.
Please show your support for all the things you love about Metalwerx: the skills you learn, the friends you make, and especially the inspiration you carry with you everywhere!
|
|
|
|
