Weeklong Workshop: Alternative Material Connections with Heather Nuber

Explore the endless possibilities of connecting alternative materials in jewelry! Weeklong Intensive: Alternative Material Connections with Heather Nuber Date: Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24 Time: 10am – 5pm (daily!) Description: Whether you’re working in all metal or getting weird with *alternative materials, creating intentional transitions and figuring out cohesive connections is always part of the process. In this workshop you will learn new ways of making connections, put twists on old standards, and be challenged to imagine and innovate. See lots of examples, learn new techniques, and go home with a sketchbook full of ideas, samples, and a finished piece! We will cover such techniques as complex riveting, various stitching methods, tabs and prongs, fibulas, various brooch backs, closures and other findings, as well as play with material explorations. All levels are welcome, Beginners will learn new skills including: piercing, filing, sanding, drilling, forging, annealing and… View Source