Hanging Around the Garden

$870.00

Full

Metalwork

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Saturday)

Ages

Jun

Sun

Jun

Sat

04:00

09:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 7

Session Hours: 7.00

Program Area: Metalwork, Gardening

Instructor: Monica Heeren

Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio

Student Materials: Please bring the following: - ¼" Copper Coil (refrigerator tubing), 20 ft roll ( builders supply store) - Bare Copper Wire, 8 gauge, 15 ft (sold by the foot at Home Depot or Lowes) - roll of copper wire - 25 ft, 18 gauge (builders supply store) - 2 PVC couplers …. (1) 3" long X 3.5" outside diameter, (1) 3" long x 2.75" outside diameter. Instructor will have several to share, if your store doesn't have these sizes. (builders supply or plumbing parts store) - Needle nose pliers - heavy duty (not Jewelry weight) (if you have a second pair with a similar jaw, bring that also.) - Blue painter's tape - Optional: whimsical embellishments to be wired on (can be recycled glass, metal parts, small stones, bells, or ???) These pieces should be no larger than 3". Teacher will have copper sheet to make fold-formed embellishments. - Work gloves, light duty, canvas or leather - Ruler - 1 or 2 terrycloth old hand towels - A magnifying device, such as an OptiVISOR or reading glasses, may be helpful for detail work. OptiVISORs are also available in the studio, if needed. - Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) Safety glasses are also available in the studio, if needed. - It is recommended to use a particle dust mask (3M #8233 or rated equivalent) when using a polisher and grinder in the Jewelry studio. The mask can be purchased from Rio Grande, item #201-654 (1-800-545-6566 or www.riogrande.com). You may also find them at your local hardware store. - Ear plugs are available in the craft shop for a small fee should you need them. - Black, fine-point Sharpie pen - Notebook and pen - Something to tie your hair back with, if applicable - Apron or old clothes, recommended - Non-flammable clothing and close-toed shoes, recommended NOTE: The fluctuating cost of metals used in this class may result in changes to the estimated materials fees at the time the class is run.

School Fee & Materials: - Fuel/propane - Paper Towels

Instructor Materials: copper sheet, additional wire and tubing, and a small assortment of recycled 'whimsy' items.

Equipment Needs: Jewelry Studio - Torches, student tool kits, soldering supplies, saws, and other basic metalworking equipment. - Inventory available upon request by contacting Resident Artist Barbara Joiner at [email protected] - Large screen TV monitor with internet access for projecting demonstrations

Skill Level: All Levels

Total Materials Fees: $125

Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Create whimsical and elegant sculptures that hang in your garden using copper tubing, sheet, wire, and found objects. Scale up basic jewelry-making techniques like coiling, sawing, soldering, and cold connections to create rain chains, tree dangles, and mobiles. Add extra whimsy and personality to your hangings by incorporating upcycled glass or metal “charms” into the links. All levels welcome, but good hand strength is a must. $

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Create whimsical and elegant sculptures that hang in your garden using copper tubing, sheet, wire, and found objects. Scale up basic jewelry-making techniques like coiling, sawing, soldering, and cold connections to create rain chains, tree dangles, and mobiles. Add extra whimsy and personality to your hangings by incorporating upcycled glass or metal “charms” into the links. All levels welcome, but good hand strength is a must. $

$125

Monica Heeren is a mixed-media artist with a love for metal, printmaking, and garden sanctuaries. She is the owner of Bungalow Press, a print and metal studio and gallery located in an old navy parts warehouse in San Pedro, CA, at the Port of Los Angeles. Monica exhibits and teaches earth-centric workshops for small and large groups both in the U.S. and abroad. www.bungalowpress.com

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