At a time when so much of our attention is subject to changing and invisible influences – social trends, cultural awakenings, a health crisis or two – we need skilled creative writers more than ever! In this workshop (for beginning and advanced writers), you’ll be able to explore poetry, storytelling, and many other genres. We may even influence the literary forms of the future!
Explore the uniquely classic Hopi technique of silver overlay metalsmithing. Silver overlay, as a technique for conveying traditional Hopi designs in silver, originated in 1938 from drawings produced at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Later, Fred Kabotie (Hopi), a noted former Idyllwild Arts faculty, taught this technique for World War II veterans' classes held from 1947-1951 in Arizona.
This course will introduce mold-making and alternative material casting in jewelry using mediums ranging from porcelain to gelatin. Together we will cover basic metalworking skills such as piercing and soldering to create settings for the cast components.
Using basic handbuilding techniques and surface decoration, this workshop invites students to explore play, color, and curiosity in building functional forms.
