Metal Sculpture (Ages 15–18) - NEW!

Metal Sculpture (Ages 15–18) - NEW!

Youth Weekend | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Metals and Jewelry

15–18

4/7/2019-5/19/2019

10:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Sun

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$145.00

$130.50

$20.00

$40.00

Transform metal with direct fabrication techniques. We’ll learn to hammer, forge, texture and shape brass and copper sheet or rods into components. We’ll use metal connection techniques such as riveting or torch soldering to build unique, 3-D structures. Students will take away at least one metal sculpture built to either large or small scale.

  • This class counts as a special topics course toward the Art League Certificate.
  • NO CLASS on April 21.
  • Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
Benton, Ginny

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.