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INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY - TEEN CLASS

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Course Number: 202YTJE010

Dates: Sunday, August 9 - September 27, 2020
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Meets: 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM , 8 sessions

Fee: $308.00

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 27, 2020

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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: $308.00

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

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Non-member$ 240.00
Optional FeeDonation$ 1.00
Mandatory FeeMaterials Fee$ 50.00
Mandatory FeeJewelry Lab Fee$ 18.00

Blair Valentino

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Blair.Valentino@outlook.com
Blair's Class

  1. What classes do you teach?
    I teach Teen Jewelry and Metalsmithing
  2. How would you describe your teaching style?
    The way I teach is a combination of styles. I would say my main goal is to create an educational environment that supports learning, discovery, and exploration.
  3. What is your Facebook/Instagram/website (if any) so people can see your work?
    Facebook: Blair Valentino Designs
    Instagram: blairvalentino
  4. A description of your work pertaining to each style of visual arts you teach (1 per style)
    My work involves the technique called, Foldforming, and the interaction between different forms of line.
  5. Who is your favorite artist, or what/who has been your biggest inspiration?
    My favorite artists are my peers in the field. I grew up going to American Craft Shows and other art festivals. I always talked to jewelers for advice on anything in the business.
  6. What motivated you to become a teacher?
    I took Teen Jewelry classes from Kristin Wilder when I was sixteen. I loved the class. It was a wonderful distraction for me during highschool. I've always wanted to teach teens since I found my passion to create art. I want to share the experience I had with others who may be going through hard times or just need a creative outlet.
  7. What is a fun fact about yourself you'd like others to know?
    I have a dog named, Maggie
  8. Any further bio information and/or accolades you wish to be included
    Blair graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. She also received the Kenneth Kase scholarship in 2019.
Date Day Time Location
08/09/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209
08/16/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209
08/23/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209
08/30/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209
09/06/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209
09/13/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209
09/20/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209
09/27/2020Sunday2:30 PM to 6 PM RM 209

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