Proud to welcome Richard Salley

The “Master of Metal” will be coming our way, to Northern Virginia!  Both Jeanette and I are so excited to offer a workshop by this nationally-known artist.   Many of you are familiar with this modern icon of found object art… so well respected in this community for his “wearable art” (and featured artist in the current issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry).    Not only is this a rare opportunity to meet Richard,  but this is a brand new workshop that he is offering as well (we are one of the first to host this one!).

“Fabulous Found Object Pendants” is a cold-connection workshop for experienced jewelry artists as well as new jewelry designers.   This workshop will focus on creating a pendant using found objects (fossils, buttons, mechanical parts, old jewelry, minerals….just about anything your heart desires!).    Cold connection techniques such as riveting, stapling, tabs, prongs and micro fasteners will be explored.  Students will also be introduced to Faux Bone.  A wealth of tips and techniques will be shared! 

Date:  May 24th, 2010 (Monday)

Time:  10:00 – 5:00

Location:  Hunters Woods, Reston Community Center

Cost:  $130.00

If you happen to be attending Art and Soul in Hampton on this weekend, consider extending the fun and driving on up to northern VA….we’re less than 3 hours away.  If you wanted to attend Art and Soul and found that Richard’s classes are all sold out (which they are), this is your 2nd chance to attend one of his workshops!  We anticipate that this class will sell out as well.

Registration opens on Sunday, January 17th at 3:00 EST.  You may register at the fundametals.net workshop page found here.  Please feel free to contact me with any question.  ‘Hope to see you there!