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BEYOND THE BASICS: DESIGN AND FABRICATION IN METAL

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Please note: this course has Prerequisites


Course Number: 201JEAC040

Dates: Thursday, January 9 - March 19, 2020
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Exception Dates: No class 1/16

Meets: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM , 10 sessions

Fee: $240.00

This course ended on March 19, 2020

Please note: this course has Prerequisites

In a fun and encouraging classroom, come build upon your foundational basic skills and discover the next level of intermediate design and fabrication. Instructor-guided projects and support will allow students to further fabrication and soldering skills and continue to develop craftsmanship, problem-solving skills and design. This class is an exciting "round-table" of techniques/projects/introductions: surface design (such as keum-boo, enameling, resin and reticulation), bezels and other settings for cabochons and faceted stones (such as tubesetting, step bezels, and non-round/oval stones), metal forming (such as mitered corners, shaping, hollow forms, forging, and the hydraulic press), construction options (such as cold-connections, mini torch, and piercing), and mechanisms (such as hinges, connections, and findings). Students will learn more about all jewelry forms, have more options and can determine their focus. The first class is generally when we meet as a group to discuss the quarterly projects, material options, and more! Techniques, projects and demonstrations vary each quarter. FYI- Joanne is still excitingly making, working, teaching and always learning about art jewelry for 25+ years. For more info and images, please visit www.joannehernandezmetals.com. PREREQUISITE: Three Beginning Jewelry and Metalsmithing classes at the Spruill Center for the Arts, or by permission of the instructor.
Fee: $240.00

Save $20.00 with a Spruill Center for the Arts Membership - New and Renewal

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Non-member$ 215.00
Optional FeeDonation$ 1.00
Mandatory FeeJewelry Lab Fee$ 25.00

Susan Saul

Necklace by Susan Saul

susancsaul@gmail.com
Susan's Classes

Armed with a BFA from UC Santa Barbara, a vintage truck and camper, and big dreams, Susan Saul set out across the country in the winter of 1980 to make a life for herself in Georgia. What began as an adventure that December has grown into a lifelong creative journey.

Susan first built her career as a printmaker and mixed-media artist, creating original artwork for residential and commercial spaces nationwide. But when jewelry making captured her heart, everything changed. She dove into her new craft through community arts programs, workshops, and immersive retreats. Her curiosity and love of learning-combined with a deep appreciation for the processes and materials of metalsmithing-have fueled her artistic growth for more than three decades.

For many years, Susan has shared her expertise by teaching metalsmithing and jewelry at Spruill and with other schools and guilds. While studio work is often solitary, she finds joy and connection in the classroom, watching her students discover their own creative spark.

As conversations about creativity and well-being gain momentum in today's world, Susan has also embraced her role as a Certi?ed Creativity Coach. She believes that creativity is innate to all humans, yet too often limited by self-doubt or circumstance. Through her coaching, she is committed to helping others overcome these barriers and step fully into their own creative expression.

You can ?nd Susan's jewelry at Topaz Gallery in Buckhead, GA, and Nobles Metales in Marietta, GA, as well as on her website www.susansauldesign.com, Facebook @susansauldesign , and Instagram @susansauldesign


Bracelet by Susan Saul

Earrings by Susan Saul

Date Day Time Location
01/09/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
01/23/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
01/30/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
02/06/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
02/13/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
02/20/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
02/27/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
03/05/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
03/12/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209
03/19/2020Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 209

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