intro to using unconventional materials in jewelry and art
mondays | april 29th - may 20th | 5pm - 8pm central time
about unconventional materials in art:
Examples of unconventional materials include everyday items like office supplies, discarded objects, recycled materials, textiles, found objects from nature, and even industrial or technological components.
Using unconventional materials in jewelry and art allows for experimentation and pushing boundaries. It adds an element of surprise, creativity, and resourcefulness to the artistic process. It encourages artists to rethink their approach to materials and explore new avenues of expression.
about the class:
Throughout this four-week class, you will learn to look for and identify the kinds of materials you are interested in, explore different material manipulation techniques, and start to explore the meaning of your materials and how that can inform new designs and compositions.
I teach using a combination of presentations, demonstrations, and opportunities for discussions and questions.
Can't make it to any or every live session? No worries! Each class is recorded and available 30 days after the last session, allowing you to revisit the content and catch up at your own pace.
who this class is for:
No experience is required. This class is for people who are:
New Makers: Inspired by the allure of weird materials
Traditional Artists: Looking to infuse their work with unconventional elements
Seasoned Unconventional Material Makers: Seeking different approaches.
materials and tools:
You will not be asked to purchase any materials or tools throughout the class and will be encouraged to use what you currently have access to.
about me:
I make jewelry and sculptures out of waste plastic and other unconventional materials. I love the challenge of transforming everyday materials into sculptures and have learned and developed many techniques to do this.
Though I've always been crafty, my first career was in teaching. I love breaking down complex skills into achievable steps.
student testimonials
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“I just want you to know how much I learned from your class and how much I loved the process. It was my first Zoom class and I was so surprised how well you organized it. I didn’t want it to end. You are a great teacher and I look forward to seeing you for another class!”
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“I was already working with unconventional materials to some degree and I now feel like I have a better idea of how to get from material to completion of pieces.”
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“I have a troubled relationship with plastic (I guess we all do); I never thought I would want to collect it, observe it closely, or care about how it behaves, but I am going to continue playing with it and making things from it.”
