Saturday, January 29, 2011

"The Art of Jewelry Design" Curriculum

Being a teacher for many years, I have always enjoyed working with students who are eager to learn and explore their creative spirit. My love of children and jewelry design inspired me to develop a five day curriculum emphasizing the skills of color, texture, pattern-making, symbolism in the context of charms and adornments used in jewelry- making while incorporating activities that improve hand-eye coordination & small muscle development. The classes can be taught in five consecutive days or scattered over a few weeks. Each class would be approximately two hours in length.
Children love hands-on projects. They work in groups where cooperation and teamwork are encouraged. Friendships and new-found respect for others blossom in that type of environment. Hands-on projects are fun...twice...once while making the project and then again when you hear,
"Look, I made it myself". A rush of pride is experienced when completing a job well done promoting positive self-esteem.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Trinkets Class on Saturday, January 29 "Hearts and Kisses"

Trinkets will have its first class of 2011
through the Madison Artists Guild on
Saturday, January 29 from 1:30-3:30 in
the downtown classroom on the square.
The theme of the class will be "Hearts and Kisses" in honor of Valentine's Day. Students will make "found object" bracelets and chokers from memory wire.
These are bracelets with objects or colors
symbolizing special likes/events for the students. Please call Martha Lower at
706-342-4958 to register. The fee is $25
per student which includes all supplies, instruction, & classroom rental. Deadline
for registration is Monday, January 24.
Bring a friend and join the fun!