Intermediate Metal Jewelry
Adult Multi-Week | This class is completed
This class is a perfect next step after Introduction to Metal Jewelry. The emphasis will be on creative design, and the instructor will supervise and guide independent projects. Various metalworking techniques will be demonstrated and used in class, including advanced soldering with wire, constructing forms, creating more advanced jewelry mechanisms, and the proper polishing of finished pieces. Tuition covers some materials costs, but students will need to purchase some additional materials and tools.
Ginny Benton
Ginny Benton received formal training from Savannah College of Art and Design, B.F.A for metals and jewelry in 2011 and New Approach School for Jewelers. She created rings that were published in the 2012 "SCAD Lookbook", a yearly publication of best student work. Her rings were featured at the Young Designs Exposition in Taipei, Taiwan. Ginny undertook 4 years of professional jeweler's apprenticeship, 3 years spent under Jeweler Jay Sharpe. Ginny began teaching jewelry classes October 2012. Currently, Ginny is creating work through her brand "gb Jewelry" through which she makes jewelry on commission, for galleries , and stores.