Abstract Silver and Gemstone Earrings Learn metalsmithing techniques while making a pair of asymmetrical statement earrings that are guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Riveted Bangle Bracelets Add a bit of jingle to your holiday season with a set of beautiful, made-by-you, bangle bracelets. The class is perfect for beginners and those with previous wire or metalsmithing experience. Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jewelry Workshop: Charming Designs Use simple wire-working techniques to create charms from mixed metals and stones. Instructions for a necklace, wrap bracelet, or pair of fringed earrings are provided. Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hammered Hoop Earrings Create two pairs of earrings by hammering thick wires into a look reminiscent of sheet metal. Leave with one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Exploring the Visual Foundations and Traditions of Art Through lectures and drawing exercises, learn how Renaissance artists used the Golden Ratio, the Rule of Thirds, three-point perspective, and the Fibonacci spiral—as well as how these elements can provide dynamic visual interest to your own compositions, no matter the medium. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit) Monday, April 29 and May 6, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Introduction to Beading In this three-night workshop, learn to create your own hand-crafted jewelry. This experience is perfect for the student new to jewelry making, or those with experience who want to refresh their skills. Tuesday, April 30 to Thursday, May 2, 2019 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fabulous Findings and Dramatic Dangles In this workshop, create one-of-a-kind necklaces and earring sets using wire. Students explore different designs and methods for headpins, clasps, ear wires, hoops, and charms. Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jewelry Workshop: Creative Chains Create three different chain designs using wire-working, forming, texturing, and fusing techniques, and take home a necklace or bracelet. Sunday, May 5, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Composition This three-session workshop examines fundamental concepts of composition and their practical application in studio-art practice, offering participants tools to enrich their own work as well to analyze and appreciate visual art in general. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit) Tuesday, May 7 to 21, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Out and About with an Artist Join painting instructor Adrienne Wyman for a “behind-the-easel” perspective on French and impressionist paintings exhibited at four of Washington’s leading art museums. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit) Thursday, May 16 to June 6, 2019 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
