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Creating Your Own Fashion or Accessory Company

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:15:38 +0000

Calling all fashion, jewelry and accessory designers! You’ve perfected your craft, developed your look and done your homework: your line is fabulous, unique and ready to be offered. Now what? In this course, experienced designers will give insider information and the critical skills to successfully launch your line. We will examine all the basics for breaking into the fashion/accessories industry…and moving up from there. We’ll cover topics such as designing a comprehensive line, researching your market, sample – making, sourcing and manufacturing, finding a rep/showroom, the importance of press and PR (and how to do your own at first), trade show dos and don’ts, customer service, creating a dynamic Web presence, and more. Through a combination of lively lectures and hands-on workshops, we’ll arm you with the skills to succeed in this exciting, and very competitive, industry.

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Professional Practices for the Visual Artist

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:05:46 +0000

Designed to help students gain detailed information about the structure of the art world, this course will address the skills necessary for surviving as an artist. Students will develop and produce a professional packet, plan an effective career strategy, begin to build a network of art world contacts and foster a sense of clarity about their direction as artists. There will be opportunity to present your artwork on a one-to-one basis to professionals in the New York art community. While the program is highly structured, each session is tailored to the specific concerns of the participants.

Jil Weinstock
Fine artist

Education: BFA, MA, University of California, Berkeley

Group exhibitions include: Grounds for Sculpture, Trenton, NJ; Sculpture Center; Berlin Cultural Arts Center, Germany; San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art; Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield, CT

Publications include: San Francisco Chronicle; Sculpture; The New York Times; The New Yorker; Artweek; ARTnews; World Sculpture News; Rubber! Fun, Fashion, Fetish; New York magazine; Fiberarts

Represented by: Charles Cowles Gallery; Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco; Davidson Gallery, Seattle; Sherry Frumkin Gallery, Los Angeles

Awards and honors include: Women’s Visual Studies League Grant; Polaroid Corporation; McGrath Grant. Artist residencies include: Oakland Museum; Richmond Art Center, CA

One-person exhibitions include: Charles Cowles Gallery; Byron C. Cohen Gallery for Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO; Davidson Contemporary, Seattle; Caren Golden Fine Art; Catherine Clark Gallery, San Francisco; Orari Galleria, Milan; Perimeter Editions, London; Sherry Frumkin Gallery; Cultural Arts Center, Vienna

Silver and Gold Jewelry: Intermediate To Advanced

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:01:16 +0000

This studio course is for experienced jewelry students who would like to further refine their silver and gold jewelry-making skills and design. Students will work on projects of their own design and will be individually assisted by the instructor. The course will emphasize problem solving and refinement of techniques and design skills, with stress on individual expression. Techniques such as chain-making, clasps and hinges, mixed-metal, hollow construction, stone setting, forging, reticulation, cold enamel, copper and brass, advanced finishing and polishing will be addressed. PREREQUISITE: Experience in basic metal working, including soldering.

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Classical and Modern Chain Making

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:54:38 +0000

A chain is a staple in any jewelry wardrobe – and making one is not only fun, but also a great way to introduce important techniques in jewelry making such as sawing, soldering, using a rolling mill and drawing wire, forming and finishing. This course will introduce you to the art of chain-making, beginning with a classical loop-in-loop chain created by fusing and then weaving fine silver loops. From there, you can venture into more complicated woven chains, incorporating handmade clasps and terminations, stones or beads. Or, you can learn modern chain-making styles such as curb and omega chains, or even chain mail. The possibilities are endless! Soldering skills suggested, but not required.

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Techniques in Epoxy Resin

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:48:24 +0000

Do you crave color? Epoxy resin, a simple two-part adhesive, is a wonderful base for creating dynamic effects with color pigments, embedded objects and painting techniques. Sometimes known as “cold enamel,” using epoxy resin is easy and fun, and requires only a small space, a little specialized equipment and no heat. This course will introduce you to a variety of applications of epoxy resin, from creating a traditional cloisonn enameled look without a kiln to using artists’ pigments and painting, to more avant-garde techniques involving collage, found objects and layered montage. Soldering skills suggested, but not required.

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Low-Tech Casting

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:43:17 +0000

Pour hot metal into easy, fun-to-make molds and marvel at what happens! Unlike traditional metal casting from carved plaster or wax models, “low-tech” methods such as cuttlefish casting, sand casting and bean casting create abstract, freeform shapes that can then be transformed into unique jewelry. Working in silver and/or bronze, students will explore the properties of metal, soldering and finishing techniques to transform castings into beautiful pendants, cufflinks, bracelets, rings, and more. No previous metal working experience required.

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Silver Jewelry for Beginners

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:23:51 +0000

This studio course is for students who would like to design and create jewelry in sterling and fine silver. Basic metalworking and soldering skills will be practiced by making a ring set with a stone. Students will then design and fabricate a personal project, based on traditional or modern applications of the media. Soldering, stone setting, metal construction and forming, piercing, finishing and polishing will be covered. Students can expect to complete at least two finished pieces of jewelry. Individual instruction will be given. No previous design or metal experience required.

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Victoria P. Tillotson
Jewelry designer; metalsmith; author; historian; owner, Victoria Tillotson Jewelry, Inc.

Broadband host: www.metalchik.com

Web site: http://www.victoriatillotson.com

Education: BA, Hampshire College; MA, University of Rhode Island; PhD, SUNY at Buffalo

Publications include: ModernSilver, Women’s Wear Daily, American Modernist Jewelry, Bust, Tendencias, People, Elle.com, Lucky magazine

Design and Create Your Own Jewelry: Metal Techniques II

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:16:42 +0000

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.

This workshop will expand and develop your jewelry techniques in silver and gold. The skills covered will include advanced techniques in soldering, stone setting, metal construction and forming (including hollow Roman rings and bracelets), hinges and clasps, granulation and fusing, ancient and modern chain-making, finishing, surface design and polishing. Instruction in cloissone enamel techniques will also be available. Students will design and create projects based on the traditional or modern application of the media, and will receive individual assistance from the instructor.

Lori Hollander
Jewelry maker, designer. Formerly, vice president, Metropolitan Enamelists Guild

Education: BA, Brooklyn College; National University of Mexico; New York Studio School

Clients include: Reproduction Department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art; American Express; Adam York; Bloomingdale’s

Publications include: The New York Times, New York Post, Suffolk Times, Newsweek, Time

Group exhibitions include: School of Architecture Gallery, Maryland University; Aaron Faber Gallery; East End Arts Council; Spring Street Enamel Gallery; Visual Arts Museum; East End Art Council, Riverhead, NY

Design and Create Your Own Jewelry: Metal Techniques I

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:56:41 +0000

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This is a studio course for beginning students, covering the following techniques that will enable you to create your own jewelry as you envision it: soldering, stone setting, metal construction and forming, piercing, finishing, surface design and polishing, repousse, ancient and modern chain-making and granulation. Instruction in cloissone enamel will also be available. Students will begin by fabricating a ring, pendant, or earrings set with a stone. For the second project, students will design and construct a piece based on the traditional or modern application of the media. NOTE: Previous design or metal experience is not required

Lori Hollander
Jewelry maker, designer. Formerly, vice president, Metropolitan Enamelists Guild

Clients include: Reproduction Department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art; American Express; Adam York; Bloomingdale’s

Publications include: The New York Times, New York Post, Suffolk Times, Newsweek, Time

Education: BA, Brooklyn College; National University of Mexico; New York Studio School

Intro to Beaded Jewelry II – Tribeca

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:41:22 +0000

This course is in TRIBECA. Get an introduction to seed beadwork, learn more advanced knotting techniques and expand your wire-working skills.

Be sure to download a supply list for your class. Art Center students are required to buy their own materials

Class Requirements/Supply List