Etruscan Braided Ring with Jill Hurant

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Be inspired by the romance of ancient times as you learn to make a beautiful Etruscan style ring. Students will fine-tune their skills in both soldering and fusing, preparing wire and learning an ancient Roman method of weaving while fabricating a statement ring with a hand braided shank and bezel set stone. We will cover how to use braiding in multiple types of rings, and if time allows, other braided projects will be discussed. (ie: earrings, bracelets, etc)  This workshop is limited to only eight students. Tools will be available for use.

Saturday, July 15 – Sunday, July 16          10:00 am – 5:00 pm           

Basic metalsmithing skills and comfort with a torch is required. (Ages 18 & up)

Class Fee: $375         Materials Fee: TBD Est. $45 payable to the instructor.  Due to varying preferences, students will be given the opportunity to buy stones from the instructor for an additional cost.                                                      

Instructor: *visiting artist* Jill Hurant
Please note our *visiting artist* registration policy for this workshop.

To give time to order project supplies, registrations must be received by Monday, July 10.
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Visiting artist Jill Hurant is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.  Her creativity began by watching her mother, a talented artist in her own right.  She left Ohio in the early 70’s to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. While there she met and married her husband and then moved to New Jersey. Jill’s creative path led to an immersion into classic jewelry techniques.  Along with teaching across the country, Jill sells her finely crafted jewelry via galleries, participates in national fine craft shows, and her work has been featured in numerous books including Lark Books“1000 Rings” and “500 Gemstones”.  jillhurant.com

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