Jewelry Making Inspired by Famous Artists with Susan Clarke (4-week course)
Nov 20, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
The Button Factory
25 Regina St S, Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8, Canada
$193–$220
Organized by The Button Factory
Register by: Nov. 20th
Learn basic jewelry-making and explore a variety of mixed media techniques, while creating jewelry inspired by famous artists: Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Emily Carr. All skill levels are welcome.
Week 1: Vincent van Gogh
- A Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
- Bead a pair of earrings using Celestial-themed materials and colours inspired by his painting, "The Starry Night".
Week 2: Georgia O'Keeffe
- Called the Mother of American modernism, she gained international recognition for her paintings of natural forms.
- Paint a pair of Lucite flower earrings using Alcohol Ink inspired by her floral themed paintings.
Week 3: Pablo Picasso
- A Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist, was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Make a wire sculpted cuff bracelet inspired by his Cubism period.
Week 4: Emily Carr
- A Canadian painter especially interested in the Pacific Northwest.
- Create a necklace incorporating natural materials and colours inspired by her painting, "Forest, British Columbia".
Fridays, 6–9 pm, Nov 20 to Dec 11 (4 weeks).
$193 for Button Factory members / $220 non-members. Includes the $40 materials fee.
Spaces are limited; register on the Button Factory site.