About

This workshop has prerequisites. Please see below.

Students will increase their design vocabulary through a series of exercises using paper, metal and found objects. There will be one-on-one guidance from the instructor. Each student will bring samples of their work to share with the class and one piece that they are willing to exchange with another student. Challenge yourself out of your comfort zone. You’ll learn how to confidently resolve your "I’ve been thinking about this but I’m not sure where to take it" moments, and leave with an increased ability to design the jewelry you want to make.

Details:

• This is an intermediate / advanced level class.
• Prerequisite: You must have made multiple pieces of jewelry.
• $15 materials fee is included in class tuition.
• Please bring a bag lunch. BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch, located on the lower level.
• Sterling Silver Wire and sheet will be available for purchase. Please bring cash or check made out to BARN.
  
  

Please Bring:

• Several examples of your current work 5-10 pieces or images if work is not available
• One piece that you are willing to hand over to another student
• One piece that is not finished
• Pen/Pencil
• Sketchbook with sketches of work in progress or ideas for new work
• Five Manila folders, colored or otherwise (can be used)
• Scissors
• Small roll of Scotch tape
• Stapler
• Glue Stick
• Found objects
• Pieces from your scrap bin – bits from unfinished pieces
• Metal Shears (to cut the brass and copper)
• Your sense of adventure and humor

Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.

Instructor: Micki Lippe, currently living in Seattle, received a BFA from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1965. For the past 40 years her jewelry has been exhibited throughout the United States. Micki's work was a part of the 2010 Tacoma Art Museum Biennial and the 2017 metals exhibition at Bellevue Arts Museum. Her jewelry has been shown in many books -  including Adorn and the 500 Earrings book. In 2010 she was awarded the Alumni of Distinction from Washington University, her alma mater. In 2015 Micki was the recipient of the Seattle Metals Guild Lifetime Achievement Award.  Micki has taught jewelry classes in Seattle and other cities for many years. 

She served as founder and president of the Seattle Metals Guild, on the board of Pratt Fine Arts Center and as president of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. With the Guild she currently runs The Women's Shelter Jewelry Program and is chair of the Symposium Committee.

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org

Please wear closed-toe shoes. Wear hearing protectors when warranted and safety glasses; bring your own or use BARN's. Tie back long hair. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry; roll up sleeves.