Alternative Surfaces in Jewellery
TUTOR
Mary Hettmansperger (United States)
In this workshop, students will learn a variety of unique surfaces using patinas, embossing, coloured pencils and torch fire enamelling while creating artworks on a precious scale.
Learn to incorporate found items into your jewellery creations, allowing the pieces to become narrative and personal. A variety of cold connections and weaving techniques will be taught, instead of soldering, to connect and create the works. Copper and some silver sheet metal will also be incorporated for accent, and a variety of other materials including found objects, art paper and waxed linen, will add that personal touch as you construct your pieces.
Students are encouraged to bring their budding ideas, small personal found objects and other materials to discover the endless options for assembling and connecting. Suitable for all levels of experience.
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About the Artist
Mary Hettmansperger has taught internationally in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, and across the United States at a variety of venues such as Arrowmont, Penland, Bead and Button, Convergence, National and Regional Fibre conferences, Art and Craft Schools, and private Guilds for 29 years. She has authored and illustrated four books Fabulous Woven Jewellery; Wrap, Stitch, Fold and Rivet; Mixed Metal Jewellery Workshop, and Heat, Colour, Set and Fire, all published by Lark/Sterling. She also produced three DVD’s for Interweave on surface design and jewellery.
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