Texture and Patina with Lexi Erikson
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Date: Saturday, February 18, 2017
Time: 10 am to 5 pm Cost: $125 current BoMA members $145 for non-members Materials kit: $50 Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
In this class students will use copper and learn where to find unusual textures and patterns from everyday materials, some premade textures, and experiment with hammers for textures. Then we will have fun with a number of hot and cold prepared patinas, some variations with Liver of Sulphur, and a few chemical recipes for patinas.
About the Instructor
Lexi has a Master’s Degree in Jewelry Design and Fabrication and has taught jewelry on the high school/college/university level for 30 years. She has also taught internationally. Lexi is a Contributing Editor to the oldest Jewelry publication, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, and writes a weekly column for the new Jewelry Making Daily. She's also President of Wubbers University, the largest free on-line jewelry school. Lexi has won numerous ribbon at fine art and craft festivals, sold in galleries for years and now does consulting for new artists just starting out and teaches in her own studio.
Prerequisites
None
Students need to bring
Materials Kit* $50
Number of Seats
Maximum ten students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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In this class students will use copper and learn where to find unusual textures and patterns from everyday materials, some premade textures, and experiment with hammers for textures. Then we will have fun with a number of hot and cold prepared patinas, some variations with Liver of Sulphur, and a few chemical recipes for patinas.
About the Instructor
Lexi has a Master’s Degree in Jewelry Design and Fabrication and has taught jewelry on the high school/college/university level for 30 years. She has also taught internationally. Lexi is a Contributing Editor to the oldest Jewelry publication, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, and writes a weekly column for the new Jewelry Making Daily. She's also President of Wubbers University, the largest free on-line jewelry school. Lexi has won numerous ribbon at fine art and craft festivals, sold in galleries for years and now does consulting for new artists just starting out and teaches in her own studio.
Prerequisites
None
Students need to bring
- Some small containers if they wish to take home some patinas
- Cash or check for materials kit* made out to Lexi
Materials Kit* $50
- Copper tiles
- Patinas
- Zip lock bags
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.
Questions About the Class
Send an email and we'll get back to you
Registration Open Now
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