Hand Made Chain & Findings Workshop
This two day workshop focuses on the methods used to make hand made chains and findings from silver wire. Students will have the opportunity to explore types of findings and make a jig to create multiple findings. Methods will be taught to create jump rings of one size to create a uniform chain that will be soldered and methods used to create irregular sized links to create an organic chain that is fused. The Instructor will work closely with the students to refine skills needed to create a necklace or bracelet.
A special showing of work by Steve Riley will coincide with his workshop and there will be an opening reception in the downstairs gallery on June 3rd 6 - 8pm.
Course Fee $200
174 North 11th Street Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211 • (718) 387-6200
This two day workshop focuses on the methods used to make hand made chains and findings from silver wire. Students will have the opportunity to explore types of findings and make a jig to create multiple findings. Methods will be taught to create jump rings of one size to create a uniform chain that will be soldered and methods used to create irregular sized links to create an organic chain that is fused. The Instructor will work closely with the students to refine skills needed to create a necklace or bracelet.
A special showing of work by Steve Riley will coincide with his workshop and there will be an opening reception in the downstairs gallery on June 3rd 6 - 8pm.
Course Fee $200
174 North 11th Street Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211 • (718) 387-6200
TEACHER BIO
Steve Riley is an artist and jeweler with 14 years experience in the jewelry industry, he has exhibited his work throughout the U.K and New York.
Originally from England Steve Riley received his BA Honers from UCE Birmingham, UK. He sold his art and jewelry creations from his store front workshop in Bristol, UK and taught jewelry making at a local studio. Steve Riley moved to Brooklyn, New York in 2003 where he continues to create art and jewelry from his home studio.
I have the need to create. My art and Jewelry have the appearance of being dug up from the ground, something that looks like it has a history. I am particularly drawn to organic forms and I have a tendency to incorporate unorthodox materials.
Steve Riley is an artist and jeweler with 14 years experience in the jewelry industry, he has exhibited his work throughout the U.K and New York.
Originally from England Steve Riley received his BA Honers from UCE Birmingham, UK. He sold his art and jewelry creations from his store front workshop in Bristol, UK and taught jewelry making at a local studio. Steve Riley moved to Brooklyn, New York in 2003 where he continues to create art and jewelry from his home studio.
I have the need to create. My art and Jewelry have the appearance of being dug up from the ground, something that looks like it has a history. I am particularly drawn to organic forms and I have a tendency to incorporate unorthodox materials.
