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Points of Movement: Joints, Pivots, Hinges, and More
Mechanical movement in small-scale jewelry and metalwork can be achieved in a bewildering variety of ways. In this workshop, led by master maker Nash Quinn, students will create a series of mechanisms, ranging from simple, rivet-based pivots to sturdy hinges and playful universal joints. Along the way, we’ll examine sample mechanisms and learn how to harvest information from everyday mechanical objects that can inform our work. We’ll also discuss tools and materials that make creating motion easier. The principles behind the mechanics made in this class can be applied to all sorts of projects, from kinetic jewelry to secure and satisfying boxes or clasps.
This class is sponsored by Rio Grande and a limited number of scholarships are available. Apply now!
Meet the instructor
Nash Quinn is a metalsmith who works with a variety of materials, techniques, and formats. Originally from Wyoming, he received his BFA from the University of Wyoming, and his MFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He was a faculty member at Rowan University and Munson Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, and has worked, taught, and exhibited artwork at craft schools and jewelry academies nationwide.
Materials & Tools
There is a $50 materials fee for this course, which is payable upon registration. The kit will be comprised of machined screws, thick-walled tubing, brass stock sheet, rod/wire, and other miscellaneous items needed for project objectives.
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any of their of metal that they may wish to use in addition to what they get in their kit
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closed toed shoes - required in the Metalwerx studio
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pen/pencil and notepad for notes and sketching
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lunch (Metalwerx has fridge, toaster oven, microwave)
The Metalwerx studio has basic tools and equipment for communal use - there are plenty of most tools to go around, but there may not be enough of every advanced or niche tool for every student to use at once, so it is recommended students bring their own items if they have them.
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jeweler's saw, pliers, hand and needle files, flex shaft bits/accessories, etc
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3/0 sawblades (if you tend to break a lot)
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drill bit set - #1-60
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ultra-fine-point sharpie marker
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graphite pencil
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caliper
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dividers
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ruler
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ring clamp
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scribe
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x-acto knife w/extra blades
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super glue
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small bottle of water-based white-out
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opti-visor
Optional (but very useful) hinge-making tools: