Jewelry: Forging and Wire Working
Instructor: Junko Iijima 
Week1: July 31 - August 6, 2022

In this week-long workshop, students will learn basic cold forging techniques along with basic metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, soldering, hammer texturing, fabricating, polishing, and simple cold connections (tab setting and bezel setting) to create rings, necklaces, and earrings in brass and copper. Some wire working and chain-making will also be included. A new project and a new skill will be introduced each day. We will focus on making one-of-a-kind unique jewelry inspired by your unique life experiences. 

Class Material Fee $40
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About Junko
Junko is a studio artist living in North Portland, Oregon. She came from Japan to the United States as a high school exchange student. Fascinated by the diversity of people and culture, She continued her studies in the States and completed her MFA in Metalsmithing at the University of Oregon. Her work examines and questions the melding of cultural signifiers from the United States and Japan. Since 2002, she has been teaching metalsmithing, sculptures, and design at colleges and universities in the Portland area and currently, she teaches metalsmithing at Clackamas Community College and Multnomah Art Center. 

Learn more on her website: 
https://www.junkoi.com/