Jewelry WORKSHOP

 
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BIGLinks
Instructor: Thomas Mann
 

Think BIG! This NEW three day workshop will introduce participants to sculptural perspective on linkages for jewelry.  A variety of materials and techniques will be explored in the creation of BIGLink bracelets, neckpieces and belts. We’ll employ the fabrication techniques of die forming, forging, chasing, hot connections (soldering) and cold connections.

Thomas is known for his Techno-Romantic® style of jewelry, but what most people don’t know is that most the work he designs starts off BIG! — More like sculpture to wear.  But from this beginning all kinds of wonderful, wearable jewelry objects emerge. Tom invites you to join him for a weekend of thinking and making BIG.

 
 
 
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  Studio & Material Fee:
  Material fee covers BIGlinks materials kit and miscellaneous studio supplies. The  kit contains:
  • 8” 12g round brass wire
  • 1’ 6g round copper wire
  • 12 16g wire jump rings
  • 1 pkg 16g copper wire rivets
  • 6” 3/4 ID brass tubing
 
  Student Supplies:
  Students should bring the following supplies:
None recommended, although you are welcome to bring the contents of the provided BIGlinks material kit.
 
  Optional Supplies:
  Your favorite jewelry making hand tools, 10g RD silver wire, 4g RD copper wire, sheet stock of any materials or gauge.
   
 
 
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
 




   
 
   
 
Program Details
 
 
Date: 10/15/2010 to
10/17/2010
Time: 9:30 AM-
4:30 PM
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Min/Max: 8/15
 
  Fees
 
 
Registration Fee $442.50
Studio & Material Fee $35.00
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  REGISTER
   
   
   
Fee/Materials
$477.50
     
Lunch
$14 per day
   
  RESERVE ONLY
   
   
   
Reservation Advance Deposit: $75. The balance of your payment will be charged to your credit card 45 days prior to program.
   
    GIVE THIS PROGRAM AS A GIFT
   
   
Your gift includes registration, materials and lunches for this program.  Be sure to enter your Gift Recipient's name in the space provided on the payment  form.
   
Fee/Materials
$477.50
     
Lunch
$14 per day
 

about the instructor

 

A professional artist for over 40 years, Thomas Mann is best known for his “techno-romantic” jewelry which juxtaposes technological references, forms and construction techniques with romantic imagery. Originally from Pennsylvania, Thomas exhibited his work at Jazz Fest in 1977 and has called New Orleans home ever since.

Over the last few years, he has moved away from his signature techno-romantic design vocabulary toward jewelry designs that are, in some cases, models for large-scale sculpture. He continues to show his work at nationally juried craft and art festivals, in addition to overseeing a jewelry studio, sculpture studio and his retail space in New Orleans, Thomas Mann Gallery I/O. He has also expanded his role as a veteran professional artist to include a focus on education.  He now leads a series of hands-on jewelry making workshops as well as entrepreneurial thinking and tactics for artists in all mediums.


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