Level: All

Thursday

Jun 19

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Instructor: Susanne Brandt

Fee: $95 (incl all supplies)

Workshop Description:

In this fun and inspiring two-hour workshop, you will learn how to create beautiful jewelry using bronze metal clay. You will make two unique pendants: a textured heart and a sculptural piece inspired by nature using botanical molds.

We will begin with a quick dive into the fascinating world of metal clay—a material that feels like soft clay but turns  into solid bronze when fired!  You will explore easy, hands-on techniques for shaping, texturing, and molding your own one-of-a-kind designs, using a wide variety of tools, stamps, and textures.  The pieces you create will be yours to keep.  Susanne will fire them at home and will have them available at RAC for pick up approximately a week after the workshop.

This hands-on workshop will be filled with creativity, laughter and a chance to create wearable art.  In addition, this workshop incorporates mindfulness and meditative aspects of jewelry making allowing you to slow down and be present in the creative process.  Whether you are brand new to jewelry-making or experienced, this class is designed to spark your creativity and leave you glowing with inspiration.

All materials, tools, and clay are provided.  You will take home detailed instructions on how to create and torch-fire future pieces at home so you can keep creating long after the workshop ends.

Just bring your curiosity and a sense of play—no experience needed!

Supply List:  All supplies for this workshop will be provided by Susanne Brandt.

About the Instructor:

Susanne Brandt is an artist who is known for her fine art photography. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alfred University as well as two masters degrees in Art Education. Susanne is also a certified instructor for metal clay and has explored a variety of techniques to create unique rings, pendants, and earrings using bronze, silver and other metal clays.

Susanne has served as the head art teacher at Wilton High School, where she has taught photography and jewelry for many years. In addition, Susanne teaches workshops at local art centers, offering classes in alternative photographic processes and jewelry-making. Helping others discover new areas of artistic expression remains her primary joy.  Her workshops incorporate mindfulness practices, encouraging students to slow down, be present , and find joy in the creative process. Susanne has been exhibiting her work in group and solo exhibitions in CT & NYC for over 30 years. Her alternative photographic processes include printing onto fine art paper, fabric, metal, canvas and glass. Through her imagery, she strives to create “visual meditations” that capture the quiet beauty of moments found in cityscapes, street scenes and nature.

Website: https://www.brandtstudio.com/