Amulets & Talismans with Robert Dancik
Date: Thursday and Friday, September 22 & 23
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: $295 current BoMA members
$345 for non-members
Materials kit: TBD
Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association
4919 Broadway, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: $295 current BoMA members
$345 for non-members
Materials kit: TBD
Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association
4919 Broadway, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Class Description
Why do we keep things like old ticket stubs, keys to cars we no longer own, a lock of someone’s hair, an earring with no mate, a used book of matches? Why? Because these are not just objects, these are the reservoirs of memories. They protect us from forgetting. They afford us comfort. These objects are amulets and talismans and the making of amulets and talismans is as old as human history itself. The use of amulets and amuletic imagery abound today in virtually every culture and fashion arena. What we today consider charms, lucky pieces, or mementos, are all really amulets and talismans – objects to which we attach importance or power. In this workshop, participants will fashion objects of personal importance, expression and adornment. Many techniques and materials will be covered including, metal clays, concrete, polymer clay, Faux Boneô cold connections, epoxies, paper pulp maché, found objects and many more.
About the Instructor
Robert Dancik has been an artist/teacher for more than 30 years. He is the originator of Faux Bone™ and Solid Expressions Artist’s Concrete™, new, wonderful materials for artists involved in jewelry, artist’s books, sculpture, and many other artistic disciplines. Robert is also the author of the book “Amulets and Talismans: Techniques for Creating Meaningful Jewelry”.
He teaches workshops nationally and internationally and has work in numerous museum, public and private collections both here and abroad. He has artwork published in many books including, in the Lark series, “500 Pendants”, “500 handmade Books and “1000 Rings”. Other books his work is featured in are “PMC Decade”, “Fine Art of the Tin Can”, “The Art of Resin Jewelry,” “Zilver Klei” (Denmark), and “Creative Metal Clay Jewelry”.
Robert lives in Connecticut, teaches around the world, is an avid cook (I didn’t say good) and a collector of toys, maps, and compasses.
Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with soldering, using a jewelers saw, have experience with the flex shaft and have completed at least one basic metalsmithing class.
Students need to bring
TBD
Materials kit (provided by instructor)*
TBD
* Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
Number of Seats
Maximum ten students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Why do we keep things like old ticket stubs, keys to cars we no longer own, a lock of someone’s hair, an earring with no mate, a used book of matches? Why? Because these are not just objects, these are the reservoirs of memories. They protect us from forgetting. They afford us comfort. These objects are amulets and talismans and the making of amulets and talismans is as old as human history itself. The use of amulets and amuletic imagery abound today in virtually every culture and fashion arena. What we today consider charms, lucky pieces, or mementos, are all really amulets and talismans – objects to which we attach importance or power. In this workshop, participants will fashion objects of personal importance, expression and adornment. Many techniques and materials will be covered including, metal clays, concrete, polymer clay, Faux Boneô cold connections, epoxies, paper pulp maché, found objects and many more.
About the Instructor
Robert Dancik has been an artist/teacher for more than 30 years. He is the originator of Faux Bone™ and Solid Expressions Artist’s Concrete™, new, wonderful materials for artists involved in jewelry, artist’s books, sculpture, and many other artistic disciplines. Robert is also the author of the book “Amulets and Talismans: Techniques for Creating Meaningful Jewelry”.
He teaches workshops nationally and internationally and has work in numerous museum, public and private collections both here and abroad. He has artwork published in many books including, in the Lark series, “500 Pendants”, “500 handmade Books and “1000 Rings”. Other books his work is featured in are “PMC Decade”, “Fine Art of the Tin Can”, “The Art of Resin Jewelry,” “Zilver Klei” (Denmark), and “Creative Metal Clay Jewelry”.
Robert lives in Connecticut, teaches around the world, is an avid cook (I didn’t say good) and a collector of toys, maps, and compasses.
Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with soldering, using a jewelers saw, have experience with the flex shaft and have completed at least one basic metalsmithing class.
Students need to bring
TBD
Materials kit (provided by instructor)*
TBD
* Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
Number of Seats
Maximum ten students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
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