art classes with jeff surette
"Portfolio Art"
Portfolio is specifically about the individual artist setting goals and developing their artistic skills and techniques using graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, ink, watercolor and acrylic paint. Project work is based around interest and needs of each student. Artists will be entering various local and national art contests such as Scholastic Arts, Celebrating Art, Topsfield Fair, the DAA Bi-Annual Shows, and more. Students provide their own art materials.
Age Group
Grades: 7-12
Class Dates
Saturday Mornings 10:00-11:30am
September 21 - November 16, 2019
September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
Price
$195 for 9 weeks
Stephanie Leary Jewelry & Metalsmithing Classes Sessions 1,2
Class info
Explore the art of jewelry and metalsmithing! Design and hand fabricate unique pieces of jewelry utilizing traditional metalsmithing techniques.
Learn how to form sterling silver, copper aluminum and brass sheet by dapping, disc cutting, filing, and sanding. Apply decorative surface embellishments by roller printing, hammering, symbol and letter stamping. Forge sterling silver and copper wire by hammering, twisting, coiling, spiraling, wrapping, and corrugating. Each week build upon skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course. Enhance your designs with freshwater pearls, crystals and beads.
All tools and materials are provided. Open to all skill levels.
Price for Class
Course fee: $265 for each 4 week session.
Session Dates and Times
Session 1: Monday 10am-12pm. September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
Session 2: Monday 10am-12pm. October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.
Material Kit
Material kit is included in the class fee. The material kit includes: sterling silver, copper, aluminum, brass and freshwater pearls, crystals and beads.
About Stephanie
New England jewelry artist Stephanie Leary developed her passion for jewelry design and sculpture at Rochester Institute of Technology's School of American Crafts receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing. She spent the next few years gaining more experience by apprenticing under several acclaimed jewelry designers and metalsmiths. She has exhibited and sold her jewelry through her own jewelry studio and gallery and other galleries throughout New England. Her jewelry is inspired by the unique forms, textures and patterns found in nature and the beauty of luminous pearls and brilliant gemstones. Each piece is hand fabricated and incorporates the highest quality semi-precious gems, freshwater pearls, 14k gold and sterling silver.
Stephanie enjoys sharing her jewelry and metalsmithing experience with children, teens and adults at Brook Road Studio, local art centers and schools on the Northshore. She has taught jewelry and metalsmithing classes at Stephanie Ann Jewelry Studio and Gallery, Northshore Community College, Tri-Town Council Horizon, The Artroom, Newburyport Adult Education, and Burlington Recreational.
Please visit www.brookroadstudio.com to see Stephanie's jewelry collection.
For questions and registration please contact Stephanie Leary at info@brookroadstudio.com
"ART FROM INTUITION" WORKSHOP WITH DEAN NIMMER
Two Day Workshop with Dean Nimmer "Art from Intuition"
$125 for the two day workshop
NOVEMBER 1 AND NOVEMBER 2
11 am - 4:30 pm
Workshop Description:
Art from Intuition will demonstrate unique methods that jump-start your creativity and inspire you to make art. We will draw, paint, collage and experiment with non-traditional, mixed media techniques that are uncomplicated and fun to do.
There’s no requirement for previous experience in visual art. All you need is the desire to unlock your imagination and sense of play you had as a child. The main goal is to free you from hang-ups and obstacles to open your passionate artistic spirit.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY