CANCELED Metalsmithing & Jewelry: Continuing Studies

Title: Metalsmithing & Jewelry: Continuing Studies
Instructor: Kristin Mitsu Shiga
Schedule: Fridays, September 14 - October 19, 2018 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Level/Prerequisite: Intermediate / Advanced
Tuition/Admission: $216 Member / $260 Non-Member
Supply Fee: $60

Full description:  This specialized class is designed for students seeking to perfect their foundation skills and explore new techniques in the metals studio. The curriculum for this course will be built around the interests of the students enrolled, so come to the first class with projects, techniques and/or topics in mind. Students will have the experience of a professional metalsmith to guide the, through an ambitious piece, starting a production line, or even setting up a home studio.  All tools and equipment at your disposal, along with demonstrations from your instructor as needed.  

Prerequisite: Jewelry/Metalsmithing I or equivalent.  Tuition includes access to open studio for five hours per week (volunteer assistant schedule depending).

Instructor bio:  After a dart thrown at a map and 20 years in Portland, Oregon, Kristin Mitsu Shiga moved to the Big Island to become a more permanent part of our creative community in 2017. She has been teaching metalsmithing, enameling, book arts, and mindfulness practice around the world since 1992.

As a maker, she pursues projects that tell a story and actively engage her audience/collaborators.  She is deeply inspired by her participation in various artist collaborations, including the EMMA International Collaboration in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CollaboratioNZ in Whangarei, New Zealand and the Hawaii Collaboration just up the street in Holualoa.

Kristin has shown her work internationally, and is included in several notable collections, including the Kamm Artful Teapot Collection and the Permanent Collection of the White House. Learn more about Kristin on Oregon Artbeat (link to http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/837 - segment originally aired in 2010).

Supply fee includes:

• Use of all tools and equipment in the metals studio during class time
• Metal sheet and wire for samples and basic projects
• Jewelers’ sawblades
• Silver solder
• Additional metal and supplies will also be available for purchase

Students should bring:

• Ultra fine tip Sharpie
• Pen and pencil
• Sketchbook or Notebook
• Apron 
• Closed-toe shoes
• Hair Tie (for long hair)
• Water Bottle & snacks

Minimum Enrollment: 4
Maximum Enrollment: 10