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Intro to Jewelry

Explore the world of jewelry and metalsmithing with Mr. Kroeker as you delve into the art of wearable creations. Learn composition, craftsmanship, and creativity to develop skills in beaded, fine, and precious metal clay jewelry. Master design principles, problem-solving techniques, and craftsmanship with a variety of materials like copper, brass, and enamel. This course focuses on developing skills through hands-on projects, research, and refining designs. Embrace creativity, refine craftsmanship, and safely navigate the design process while creating stunning jewelry pieces.

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Intro to Jewelry

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  1. Intro to Jewelry • Jewelry / Metalsmithing • Mr. Kroeker

  2. Wearable Art • Design / Composition • Creativity • Function / Purpose • Craftsmanship

  3. Types of Jewelry • Beaded • Hemp • Costume • Fine • Precious Metal Clay • Casting • Traditional Metal working

  4. Categories of Skill Development

  5. Compositional Skills: • 1. How to incorporate Elements of Art / Principles of Design • 2. Merge Form and Function • 3. Recognize how the body influences jewelry design • 4. 2-D design into 3-D project

  6. Creativity / Problem Solving Skills: • What is Creativity • Techniques for developing creativity • Unique ideas: no copying or reproducing • Move beyond the cliche’ or trite • Learn to adjust and solve setbacks • Develop an order of operation or step by step process.

  7. Craftsmanship skills: • Learn a wide range of skills • Notice and refine details • Develop control over techniques • Present final products in a professional manor

  8. Main materials used • Copper • Brass • Sterling Silver (option) • Enamel • Found objects • Epoxy Resin • Stones

  9. Basic Structure of Class • Learn new technique, process, or skill • Learn about the project challenge (assignment) • Research ideas • Sketch possibilities (3 pages of ideas) • Refine selected design, make patterns, etc. • Create jewelry piece

  10. Responsibilities: • Effort • Work through Design process • Keep you work safe and secure • Use tools and materials correctly • Follow all Safety instructions • Keep caught up / use time wisely

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