Amy Wilderson loves so many things about being a teaching artist but the one that excites her the most is being able to share this art form that so many people have never considered being something that they could actually do. It’s an absolute joy for her to be able to assist participants as they explore and expand their thinking about creativity, color schemes, and even what is “acceptable” as elements of jewelry making. The participants’ memories develop into narratives or stories during her memory jewelry course. Amy feels that everyone has something special and interesting about themselves and their lives. She also feels that everyone has a creative inclination that might not have had the chance to show itself. Jewelry-making has been a fascinating way to bring those stories to life while tapping into creativity.
Upcycling is the practice of taking something old, used, or broken and making it into something entirely new. This class is a combination of learning basic wirework skills and expanding our horizons through stretching our creativity in making bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and even rings out of something unheard of. Students will be encouraged to bring ‘challenge items’ from their own junk drawers or shoeboxes to share ideas with the rest of the class.
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