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Focus on Kinetics: Jewelry that Moves! 
with Paulette Werger

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Date:   Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2020

Time:   9 am to 5 pm 

Cost:   $345 current BoMA members
            $395 for non-members

​Materials kit:  $50
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 Location:     Boulder Metalsmithing Association
                       4919 Broadway, Unit 14
                       Boulder, CO 80304


Class Description 
This workshop will focus on interesting points of connection to create flexible kinetic jewelry. Use juncturing, linking, pivot points and cantilevers to join line, and form to create modernist inspired neckpieces bracelets and more. Forge, taper, fuse, solder and combine these techniques to create jewelry with a focus on design, kinetics and fun! Students can make a bracelet, a multi element neckpiece, pendant with tapers, forged or twisted elements – think in kinetic line, with movement balance and form.

Students will have the time and opportunity to complete a project during the class.

Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing skills including soldering, filing and sawing are required to be successful in this class.
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About the Instructor
Paulette Werger is a metalsmith and teacher who works in Lebanon, NH. She sells her work both nationally and internationally and is owner of Metalpeople East, a jewelry and hollow ware studio She has taught metalsmithing at Carleton College, University of WI, Montana State University, and at craft schools throughout the country. She serves as trustee for Society of Arts and Crafts, AVA Gallery and Art Center and is a former board member of SNAG.

Students need to bring

Materials Kit* $50
  • ​​Paulette will have a variety of argentium wire gauges, sheet metal, gemstones and pearls for sale during the class. 
*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials require to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.

Number of Seats
Maximum twelve students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.

CANCELLATION POLICY
  • You may cancel up to 45 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
  • Cancellations occurring less than 45 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.
  • Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.

Registration open soon

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4919 Broadway, Units 14 & 15, Boulder, CO 80304 • 303.630.9263  • info@bouldermetalsmiths.com
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  • Upcoming Classes
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