Filigree

I got a surprise e-mail from the Center for Contemporary Craft.  My teacher, Adrienne, teaches there and she'd passed on my name as possibly interested in advanced metal classes.  I don't think I can thank her enough!

I met Stephanie, (who's studying for an MFA in Jewelry art via a distance program, something I need to look into!) and a lot of other new people.  An energizing and refreshing experience.

The teacher was from Germany, so even though I hadn't been planning on taking any classes this semester, I absolutely had to take advantage of the opportunity. 

The piece above is my very first piece of real filigree! 

I didn't get the wires twisted tighted enough, so the tiniest wires are a bit clunkier than they should be.  However, I adore the techniques I learned!  I've got several pages of sketches of elements I can make, now I'm deciding what to make with them.  Probably I'll start with pendants and charms, but you can build pieces of amazing complexity with simple pieces.  I need a whole bunch of time.  I look forward to after holiday show season is over, when I can dedicate time solely to playing.

-Simbelmynë