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BEYOND THE BASICS: DESIGN AND FABRICATION IN METAL

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Please note: this course has Prerequisites


Course Number: 202JEAC030

Dates: Wednesday, July 29 - September 30, 2020
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Meets: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM , 10 sessions

Fee: $240.00

Notes: All staff, instructors, and students will be required to wear face masks while in the building and during their class. Each individual will be responsible for providing their own covering; however, additional masks will be on hand in case of breakage or if a mask becomes dirty. Class sizes may be reduced for Social Distancing, and hand washing is encouraged before, during and after class.

This course ended on September 30, 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.

Notes:

All staff, instructors, and students will be required to wear face masks while in the building and during their class. Each individual will be responsible for providing their own covering; however, additional masks will be on hand in case of breakage or if a mask becomes dirty. Class sizes may be reduced for Social Distancing, and hand washing is encouraged before, during and after class.
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

Amy Gresens

Photo of Amy Gresens Photo of work by Amy Gresens

amygresens@yahoo.com
Amy's Classes

Amy Gresens teaches Beginning Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Beyond the Basics: Design & Fabrication in Metal, Knitting 101 & 102. Her teaching style is relaxed and casual. She likes to encourage her students to find their creativity and guide them along this path. For more examples of her work, please visit:

Facebook.com/element47jewelry

Instagram: @element47jewelry

element47designs.com

Amy is an Atlanta-based artist who has spent the last 20 years experimenting with a variety of media. Her early explorations into photography and sculpture informed her passion for capturing and revealing beauty within the third dimension. Amy's favorite artist is Alexander Calder. She loves the movement of his pieces. He is a big influence in a lot of her jewelry designs.

The last ten years have found Amy crafting fabulous adornments in precious metals. A distinct characteristic of her jewelry designs is the incorporation of vibrant color tinted resin or felt. Amy finds that the fusion of metals and rich colored alternative materials create dynamic contrasts and spatial relationships that are truly unique. She says she gets so much joy from making that she wanted to share the process with others. She loves seeing her students develop their own creative style.

Amy has exhibited her jewelry at the High Museum of Art and is currently showing her work at the Decatur Gallery, Spruill Gallery and the Beehive boutique. She also participates in several Atlanta area art shows, such as the Piedmont Park Arts Festival, Inman Park Arts Festival, Indie Craft Experience and Chastain Park Arts Festival to name a few.

Amy's home is a beacon for all lost animals. She currently has 3 cats and 2 dogs, most of whom just showed up on her front porch. She once even had a flock of chickens show up! Currently the "No Vacancy" sign is on.

Date Day Time Location
07/29/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
08/05/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
08/12/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
08/19/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
08/26/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
09/02/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
09/09/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
09/16/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
09/23/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209
09/30/2020Wednesday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM RM 209

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