-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
-
Image
Basic to Bodacious: Texturally Fused Rings
In this class, students will learn to be "productive pyromaniacs" by fusing sterling silver into uniquely patterned one-of-a-kind sheets by layering strips of precious metal** next to, and on top of, one another. Students will then use their hand-made sheets to make beautiful, bespoke jewelry. Instructor Marne Ryan will demonstrate her signature process, developed over 40 years, of how to transform sterling silver into exquisitely captivating textured metal. Marne will demonstrate how to embellish their bands with gemstones, using both single and double framing options. She will also cover how to create step bezels and how to turn scrap metal into desirable textured precious metal sheet.
**Gold stock/wire and sheet/ will be made available for students who wish to purchase it directly from the instructor. Students are encouraged to bring in their gold scrap to use in their sheets.
PLEASE READ THE MATERIALS & TOOLS TAB CAREFULLY TO BE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT TO BRING.
Please be advised: Due to the need to order supplies, we customarily close registration for our on-site offerings one week before the start date. If you wish to join the class after registration closes, please contact us at [email protected] or 781-891-3854.
Meet the instructor
MARNE RYAN, a recipient of the 1997 Rolex award for excellence in metals has been exploring and teaching the process of making textures through fire since 1976. She was an Artist in Residence for Pennsylvania and Delaware and a recipient of the Delaware Artist Grant. Her jewelry and vessels have won awards and recognition in the United States, Japan, Europe and Australia. Her work is in the permanent collection of The American Museum of Art and Design in New York City.
Her work is included in: Ornament Magazine, Lapidary Journal, Contemporary American Jewelry Design and Fold Forming. She produced Organic Metals, a 6 DVD set teaching fusing, jewelry projects and techniques.
Exhibitions and Shows include solo, group, gallery and museum since 1981. Juried shows: American Craft Council, Cherry Creek, Evanston, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Smithsonian, Santa Monica, Sausalito and Washington Craft shows. The DCCA Museum in Delaware, Signature Stadtischaan Museum, in Germany and the Kalmar Museum in Sweden.
Materials & Tools
There is a $40 materials fee for this class that is payable upon registration, which includes a Nova charcoal block from Allcraft for students to keep and covers the cost of fuel gas and various communal studio supplies needed to complete exercises and projects.
There is an additional $150-200 materials fee for this class that is payable to the instructor during class. The materials kit includes Sterling silver sheet and wire for fusing from TB Haagstoz (the only silver Marne uses for her fused textures), and will vary based on what texture(s) you would like to try out, and how prolific you plan to be. Marne will go over the options during class.
If you wish to purchase your own silver from TB Haagstoz before or after class, please see details in the "What to Bring" section below.
Note: Metalwerx has available all that you will need, but these tools and supplies need to be shared, and are not always in "mint" condition. Be sure to clearly mark any tools you bring from your home studio so they are easily identifiable.
If you wish to purchase additional Sterling silver sheet for fusing, Marne recommends ordering sheet and wire only from TB Hagstoz. If you mention Marne Ryan sent you when you order, they will give you the next weight tier discount. Any gauge of metal will fuse, but Marne recommends 24-28ga sheet and 18-22ga wire.
Bring your favorite hand tools for fabrication, especially the following if you have them:
Saw Frame with 4/0 or 3/0 saw blades Flat nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Half-round/flat forming pliers
Joyce Chen Shears or wire snips
4oz Riveting hammer
Delrin mallet
Needle Files (0-2 cut)
Hand files – Barrette, Half Round and/or Hand (0-2 cut)
6-12” Ruler
Sandpaper & sanding sticks (220-600 grit)
Closed-toe shoes - required in the Metalwerx studio
PPE (safety glasses, apron, N95 particulate dust mask, ear plugs)
Shop towel
Ultra-Fine Point Sharpie
Notebook or sketchpad
Pen or pencil
Lunch – there will be a 1-hour break for lunch on each day of the workshop
Metalwerx has a fridge, toaster oven, and microwave
There is a deli/sandwich shop within walking distance of the studio.