Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making | Teen | Tue-Fri, July 22-25 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Teen | Ages 13-17
Members: $175 | Non-Members: $190
Course ID: YA2445
Concept
Three-Dimensional Construction - Form - Design - Texture - Pattern
Experience
Discover the infinite possibilities of working with metal in this week-long workshop designed for teens. With Heather as your guide, design and fabricate a variety of jewelry pieces, including a forged bracelet and ring, pierced and textured pendant, and soldered stacked rings. Learn how to saw, drill, file, sand, and texturize and patina forms, as well as use cold connections, solder, and enamel. Leave this workshop with finished pieces ready to wear and an understanding of how metal can be transformed. Best suited for teens in middle school and high school.
INSTRUCTOR
As an interdisciplinary artist, Heather Nuber’s work focuses on the dynamics of personal relationships and social interactions through the exploration of form and material. Heather earned her BFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and MFA from Indiana University. In addition, she has studied at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Penland School of Crafts, Peters Valley School of Craft, and Touchstone Center for Craft, and participated in several residencies, including Peninsula School of Art's. An avid instructor, Heather teaches workshops in multiple disciplines across the country.
