Natural materials in jewelry: animal origin

During this course we will take a look at all the beautifull materials nature offers us to work with. We will concentrate on materials from animal origin like bone, horn, hair, teath, eggshell,...

This course has a theoretical part and a practical part. First we will discuss all the materials and their qualities. You will learn how to process them and use them in jewelry by means of cold connections (glue, mounting, inlay work, riveting,...)

We will discuss old and contemporary jewelry designs to find out different possibilities to use the materials. After this, it's time to start designing. The last two lessons of this course are longer. This gives you the chance to work on your designs (at home) after the theoretical part, and afterwards work on your chosen jewelry guided by the teacher in the studio.

You are free in your choice of materials. The basic materials (bone, horn, hair) are included in the price. Other materials, you can purchase in the studio. You bring your own silver. You will need silver plates and silver wire, depending on your own designs.

• Niveau 2
• Duration: 16 hours (2 x 3 hours + 2 x 5 hours)
• Teacher: Lotte De Mey

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