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    Lawton.two cuffs in silver and copper
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Directed Studio Practice: Forming!

This weekly class is an opportunity for students to work on independent projects, with answers to questions and guidance offered by an experienced instructor. Finish up projects hiding in your bench. Get advice and delve into those designs swirling around in your head or as pieces scattered about your bench! Or simply level up your previously learned skillsets. 

Directed Studio Practice is led by instructors each with their own specialized skills and expertise. We will work towards building a solid foundation on metal forming. The scale can be from jewelry to larger vessels. Bring ideas and questions!

This particular version of Directed Studio Practice will be open to students with a Jewelry 1 and above level skillset. 

Meet the instructor

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Diane received her BFA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1983. She has continued to expand her skills and artistic horizons at her studio in Woburn, Massachusetts. She has also taken advanced jewelry and silversmithing classes at the DeCordova Museum School, Metalwerx and Haystack School of Craft. Diane has been an instructor at Metalwerx for more than 25 years. Some of her favorite techniques include forming, raising, roller printing, hot twisting, hydraulic press, and soldering appliqué.

 

Materials & Tools

There is a $13 lab fee per student for the use of common supplies such as flux, solder, gas, etc. which is paybale upon registration. Tools and equipment are available to use during class. Supplies for projects are provided by students but the instructor is happy to offer guidance before ordering. 

Students should bring
  • your own materials / supplies / projects
  • studio apron
  • studio towel
  • notebook or sketchpad
  • pen or pencil
  • closed-toe shoes - required in the Metalwerx studio
 

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