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Pop Pop Pop! Low-cost Coloration Techniques for the Everyday Artist
METALS – SPRING SHORT SESSION
APRIL 28 – MAY 3, 2024 (4 STUDIO DAYS)

Eliana Arenas
Pop, Pop, Pop!

Students in this workshop will experiment with nontraditional coloring techniques and create a wearable jewelry piece. We’ll embrace low-cost color treatments such as powder coating, flocking, spray paint, colored pencils, and alternative materials to create rich, engaging jewelry—no need for expensive equipment. Demonstrations will include sawing, filing, cold connections, soldering, and tab settings. All levels. Lower metals studio. 

Eliana Arenas, Composition #2, oxidized sterling silver, brass, tin can, spray paint, rubber cord, silk thread, powder coating, 4 x 3 x 1/4 inches
Eliana Arenas, Composition #2, oxidized sterling silver, brass, tin can, spray paint, rubber cord, silk thread, powder coating, 4 x 3 x 1/4 inches

No classes are being offered at this time for this course.