This two-day workshop invites participants to explore the interior of Gray’s School of Art with the aim to discover different textures and patterns that can later be translated onto metal. The intent being to create a piece of wearable art derived from different marks sourced throughout the art school.
Participants will start the weekend by exploring the interior of our art school whereby those participating are encouraged to capture different textures and patterns found. These can be captured via different forms such as basic sketching or rubbing which is considered to be the oldest form of printmaking.
Alternatively, participants can capture detail through digital photography using their own digital devices.
This method enables participants to alter their findings using editing software already installed in their personal device.
Once collected, participants are invited to return to the jewellery workshop where they will learn how to translate their findings onto metal. Here, participants will be introduced to hammering techniques, the process of embossing and the process of acid etching.
Following this, participants will be taught how to transform their designs into wearable pieces of art. This will involve techniques such as saw piercing and soldering and will also incorporate finishing techniques.
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus over Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00 each day.
Activity Summary
- Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 in the group
- 10 hours of teaching in total over 2 days. 10:00 - 16:00 each day with a 60 minute lunch break from 12:30 - 13:30. Please bring your own lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Anne Marquiss
Anne Marquiss studied jewellery and 3D design prior to graduating from Grays’s School of Art, Robert Gordon University where she also later taught.
Anne Marquiss Jewellery draws inspiration from mid 20th century art and design, Scandinavian decorative art and contemporary architecture. The artist designs and makes her pieces in her own bothy located next to her home in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Experimenting with various materials, both the exploration of forms and complementary surface decoration remains a focus in her practice.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginner - intermediate level.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: £160 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see:
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