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Victoria Lansford
Russian Filigree
Saturday July 10th & Sunday July 11th
10:00am-4:00pm
Class Fee: $300.00 + materials |
Class: Russian Filigree
Date: July 10th & 11th - 10:00am-4:00pm
Level: Intermediate - must of basic knowledge of soldering
Description:
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn Russian or open back filigree through extensive demonstrations and hands on exploration. Victoria teaches the method of forming, framing, and placing individual wires to create works of more depth, pleasing complexity, and unique design. Projects will include a pendant and a ring as well as the exploration of other three-dimensional design possibilities. Most importantly participants will learn the necessary tips and tricks to ensure success and fun through this technique. Participants must have beginning skills and know how to solder with a torch. Those familiar with the technique from the DVD will have the opportunity to work on more advanced projects. |
Artist Bio:
Victoria Lansford creates one-of-akind wearable pieces of art and art objects that recall the mystery and splendor of the ancient world, yet bring forth her own provocative vision. She has pushed the boundaries of design and execution in many old world techniques, including high relief Eastern repoussé, Russian filigree, chain making, and granulation in 20 years of comprehensive exploration of metal as art.
Victoria's award winning work has been featured in Metalsmith magazine’s 2007 Exhibition in Print, Chasing & Repoussé by Nancy Megan Corwin, Brynmorgen Press (2009), The Jeweler’s Studio Handbook, by Brandon Holschuh, Quarry Books(2009), multiple issues of Lapidary Journal: Jewelry Artist magazine, and Art Jewelry magazine, and on Home & Garden Television’s 2007 season of That’s Clever.
A long time educator in the arts, she is committed to sustaining ancient techniques through workshops and publications. She served as head of the Jewelry and Metalsmithing department at Spruill Center for the Arts in Atlanta from 1997 to (2004, creating its comprehensive program and has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her instructional publications in the series, Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters, including Russian Filigree (DVD, 2006), Rings (DVD, 2008), and A& Chained Up (paperback, 2008) have sold throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and North and South America. Victoria’s internationally collected artwork is available in art galleries throughout the U.S. and through her website.
www.victorialansford.com
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Please contact the store to register for a workshop.
401-253-1188 |
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