Jewelry Design

Adult Multi-Week | This class has been canceled

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Weinstein

All Levels

10/28/2017-10/29/2017

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$95.00

$85.50

$25.00

Learn methods to explore, refine and expand your design ideas for jewelry. Using materials like foil, boards and paper, you’ll discover that designing jewelry requires not only creativity but a lot of individual exploration, group discussion and systematic skill-building. We’ll also look to music, video and magazines for inspiration. You will create several drawings and models for original jewelry as you increase your understand of design theory.

  • A lunch break will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch.
  • Please note that for weekend workshops occurring on both Saturday and Sunday: Saturday classes run from 10 AM - 4 PM, Sunday classes run from 1 - 4 PM.
Sharpe, Jay

Jay Sharpe grew up in Richmond, VA, attended VCU and graduated in 1990 with a BFA in Fine Arts, with a focus on metalsmithing and fine jewelry. Jay promptly began his career at the Hand Workshop (which is now known as Visual Arts Center of Richmond) that same year. He became on of VisArts' Master Teacher recipients in 2014 and hasn't stopped teaching since! His jewelry line, Henléava Jewelry Collection, has been featured in Essence Magazine, Richmond Magazine, and Southern Living Magazine, and worn by several celebrities. Follow Jay on Instagram @jay_sharpellc and Facebook @JaySharpeLLC.