Anticlastic Rings: Sculpture To Wear with Pattie Parkhurst
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$165.00
$165.00
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Saturday, December 30 from 9 am to 5 pm. Become a member to take advantage of discounted pricing for all our classes.
Additional materials fee payable to instructor in class.
For more information about the class and our cancellation policy, see below.
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In this workshop, participants will be guided through the art of crafting two types of anticlastic rings: the beloved spinner ring and an elegant hollow bead ring. Even though some prior metal experience is recommended, I have successfully seen complete novices excel in this class (although they may not finish the second ring).
Throughout the workshop, you will learn the meticulous process of skillfully hammering a flat sheet of metal into a beautifully curved ring featuring a captivating spinning center. Furthermore, you will embark on creating a raised hollow form ring, adorned with delicate beads in the center.
This ancient Irish technique, with a history spanning over 2500 years, is known as Anticlastic Raising. Metal artists and jewelers commonly employ this technique to infuse a captivating 3-dimensional aspect into their creations. The process can be easily adapted to various types of jewelry with just a few simple steps and regular practice.
As an added treat, I will delve into the history of this traditional method and enlighten you about the indispensable tools essential to this trade. My research and time spent in Ireland have given me valuable insights into the roots and evolution of this art form.
Come join me in this creative journey, and together, we will celebrate the time-honored tradition of Anticlastic Raising while honing your skills and unleashing your artistic potential.
Prerequisites
All levels welcome, but basic metalsmithing skills (sawing, soldering, etc.) will be greatly helpful.
Dress Code
Closed-toed shoes and a tie for long hair are required in the studio.
About the Instructor
"I have been dreaming and living jewelry since I started making it as a child. In college, I took my dreams of making jewelry a step further and pursued metalsmithing classes. Then after college I found the Sweetman Allen studio. I would spend endless hours at this studio. Richard Sweetman, who I have named many of my pieces after was an invaluable resource for learning traditional jewelry techniques.
Some of the inspiration for my pieces come from the time I spent in Ireland. The jewelry studio was in the old altar where mass was held. The things I learned there and the beautiful surroundings still inspire me to this day and you will see the beauty of Ireland and my current surroundings in all of my designs. "
Students Must Bring
Maximum number of students: 10. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
Cancellation Policy
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to [email protected] with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.
Throughout the workshop, you will learn the meticulous process of skillfully hammering a flat sheet of metal into a beautifully curved ring featuring a captivating spinning center. Furthermore, you will embark on creating a raised hollow form ring, adorned with delicate beads in the center.
This ancient Irish technique, with a history spanning over 2500 years, is known as Anticlastic Raising. Metal artists and jewelers commonly employ this technique to infuse a captivating 3-dimensional aspect into their creations. The process can be easily adapted to various types of jewelry with just a few simple steps and regular practice.
As an added treat, I will delve into the history of this traditional method and enlighten you about the indispensable tools essential to this trade. My research and time spent in Ireland have given me valuable insights into the roots and evolution of this art form.
Come join me in this creative journey, and together, we will celebrate the time-honored tradition of Anticlastic Raising while honing your skills and unleashing your artistic potential.
Prerequisites
All levels welcome, but basic metalsmithing skills (sawing, soldering, etc.) will be greatly helpful.
Dress Code
Closed-toed shoes and a tie for long hair are required in the studio.
About the Instructor
"I have been dreaming and living jewelry since I started making it as a child. In college, I took my dreams of making jewelry a step further and pursued metalsmithing classes. Then after college I found the Sweetman Allen studio. I would spend endless hours at this studio. Richard Sweetman, who I have named many of my pieces after was an invaluable resource for learning traditional jewelry techniques.
Some of the inspiration for my pieces come from the time I spent in Ireland. The jewelry studio was in the old altar where mass was held. The things I learned there and the beautiful surroundings still inspire me to this day and you will see the beauty of Ireland and my current surroundings in all of my designs. "
Students Must Bring
- Please bring any tools you already have for anticlastic raising
- Bring your regular tool kit with
- files,
- saw & blades
- pliers,
- flat head pliers,
- round pliers,
- If you have ring pliers bring them.
- Fretz® CP-1 Michael Good Cross-Peen Hammer, 4.1 oz.
- Fretz® P-1 Michael Good Planishing Hammer, 5.6 oz. OR All-craft planishing hammer 077-01 any planishing hammer will work!
- Ring Mandrel- I prefer a rounded square ring shank but a rounded one is just fine
- 6”x12” 24 ga copper for practice
- Pliers of all sorts; round, needle, flat, ring. Whatever you have bring them!
- Sharpie marker
- 3”x12” 24 ga silver
- Stakes (Pattie will bring some)
- Stepped Wrap and Tap Forming Pliers Rio Item No. 111107
- Fretz® CP-2 Michael Good Cross-Peen Hammer, 4.6 oz.
- Hand sheers
- Clamping vise like Durston Small Bench Vise
Maximum number of students: 10. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to [email protected].
- Cancellations less than 30 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 cannot be applied to another class.
- If a class has multiple sessions, and you miss one, there is no make up opportunity and the instructor will not catch you up at the next class session. You may not join the next scheduled class, as there’s a maximum number of students for every class and it’s not fair to the other students.
- Please plan extra time to find us if you’re coming to BoMA for the first time. If you are late to a class, the instructor will not catch you up. There’s a structured curriculum for every class and its not fair to other students to skip part of the curriculum to catch up a student who’s late.
- Snow. Colorado has frequent snowstorms in the winter and does a good job maintaining their roads in the snow. Snowy weather is a regular occurrence in our area and most people are accustomed to traveling under such conditions. Classes will be cancelled only in the case of inclement weather conditions that would make class attendance unsafe. If the National Weather Services issues a Winter Storm Warning for the time period of the class, we will cancel the class. https://www.weather.gov/bou/winterguide
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- No Exceptions.
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to [email protected] with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.
