This course is designed for both jewelry and art majors as well as anyone who has an interest in creative wearable art. Students in this course will learn to use, reuse and up-cycle materials in creative and unique ways. For both beginning and advanced students, the course is designed to challenge students to find creative approaches to materials and create jewelry and art to be worn. The course will show many methods for cutting, altering, soldering, gluing and joining materials of all kinds including leather, plastic, silver, wood, wire, tyre, and much more. The studio is equipped with a full array of jewelry and sculpture tools so students will find thinking outside the box easy.
Limited enrollment, with preference given to students admitted to Studio Art Program.
This course has an associated course fee. See the Course Fees webpage for more information.
Department: Art Intensive Studios: Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Location: Florence
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3