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Imgaes taken by Jessica Healy: Photoshopped and Unaltered Examples
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Do It Yourself Photography for Jewelers
Instructor: Jessica Healy
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: None
Program: Spring
Status: Wait List
Length: 1 Days
Tuition: $ 125
Materials: $ 0
Date: June 16, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Have you ever wanted to photograph your own jewelry for a website, juried show, or yourself but have struggled with getting the results that you want? Have your colors been off, your pictures been out of focus or your metal been too bright? Have you just wanted to learn how to use your camera to take overall better pictures? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this class is for you!
This unique class begins with basic digital photography fundamentals including basic camera function, equipment, and digital photography terms and applications. The second part of the class focuses of studio set-up and lighting. The final part of the class is dedicated to exposure and photographing on challenging backgrounds. Each student will be able to practice newly learned skills in the presence of the instructor and will
receive constructive feedback.
This class is taught by professional jewelry photographer, Jessica Healy, who has more that 10 years photography experience including knowledge of various makes/models of cameras and photography instruction. You can read more about her and view examples of her work at healyphotostudio.com
Materials & Tools
There is no materials fee for this workshop.
Students Must Bring:
- Digital camera, extra batteries or a charger
- Memory card(s)
- Several pieces of jewelry to photograph
- Paper and pens for writing
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Rio Grande, an industry leader in jewelry supplies, is your one-stop shopping site for everything you need to create amazing metal art. They are currently offering a special Tools for Schools promotion for Metalwerx. Not only do our students receive generous discounts on tools and shipping costs, but 5 percent of every dollar spent will come back to Metalwerx!
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Upon check out at riogrande.com, use this promotional code:
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You'll get:
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- Support a good cause. 5 percent of your purchase will come back to our school, so we can better equip our classroom for your next course!
PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GENEROUS PROGRAM AS MANY AS TIMES AS YOU CAN BEFORE IT EXPIRES ON MAY 15!
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| Holly Gage: Inventor, Negative Space Caning With Metal Clay |
Ever since precious metal clay was introduced in 1990, artists the world over have tried to find ways to take this wondrous material in new directions. Holly Gage has developed a technique using combustible clays to create canes and hollow forms. She will lead a workshop May 19-20 at Metalwerx, "Negative Space Caning with Metal Clay," to teach her innovative method.
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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!
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 | May 19, 2012
| | | Negative Space Caning for Metal Clay | | | This exciting new technique, developed by Holly Gage, is a method for creating filigree, chambers for resin, enamel or polymer inlay, and patterns by combining Metal Clay and a combustible material that disappears after firing in a kiln. |  | Read more... | | | | | June 08, 2012
| | | Translucent Techniques and Design Decision Principles | | | While making a pin or large bead, each student learns how to layer translucent polymer clay to produce a rich depth of surface using image transfers, permanent inks, simple millefiore, gold leaf and powder inclusions, carving, sanding and buffing. | | Read more... | | | | | August 13, 2012
| | | Start Here: Beginning Jewelry Week | | | End your summer vacation by spending five days experimenting with making jewelry. This course is for anyone 13 or older -- Come on your own, bring a friend, parent's and kids are all welcome. | | Read more... | | | |
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