home | courses | area info | accomodation | places to go | prices & booking | students work | contact us | links
|
|
Sharon McSwiney - Metalwork Design  Create a beautiful & unique metalwork wallhanging using rich red copper & golden brass. Explore techniques such as embossing, hammering, punching & heating to produce elaborate textures on metal surfaces. DAY 1 * Initial intro to myself & my working practice to include examples & photographs of my work. I will supply source material for inspiration. * Explanation of tools & equipment * Demonstration of techniques * Design generation - looking for inspiration for patterns * Experimentation with techniques * Start production of panel sections DAY 2 * Demonstration of soldering & heating techniques * Continuation & completion of panel * Discussion & admiration of students pieces! NB If the students are 'speedy' it may be posible to also produce a 'garden stick' in addition to the wall panel or a series of smaller pieces? A bit about your tutor My jewellery often features quirky and imaginative animal & bird designs. Produced in silver with a bright finish or oxidised to create a matt finish. Alternatively base metal pieces are copper plated and brush finished. Inspiration includes children’s illustrations, gardening, folk art & textiles. In addition to jewellery I also produce larger scale wall panels, garden sticks and greetings cards. |
   |
