JOY'S BACK - SEPT 30-Oct 2, 2017!
MARK THE DATES AND DON'T MISS OUT! The legendary Joy Funnell is returning from England to teach two exciting silver clay workshops at La Ruche Davis this September - Joyful Links and Chains & Enameling, and Focal Box Beads. Sign up for both classes and join us for a Bonus Play Day on Tuesday October 3. It will be informal, come and go as you wish, but we will be open from 10:30am to 3:30pm to help you with your projects, answer questions, and well, just play around.
Joyful Links and Chains Workshop with Joy Funnell & Enameling
September 30-October 1
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Nothing enhances a lovely pendant more than a handmade chain to complement it. Chain making is fun, but can require a bit of practice! In this two-day workshop we will explore a large variety of techniques for making chains. We'll make links using silver wire, Art Clay silver, and a combination of the two. You'll make a whole selection of different links so you go away armed with the techniques to inspire you to create your very own unique chains. Since Joy started teaching this workshop she's expanded the range of link designs, and you'll have plenty of time to try all the different styles over the two days. On the second day we will enamel links. We have all the enamels so you don't have to bring any. Thanks to the friends that asked about it, there is always enameling with Joy, It's well Joyful!!
And a BONUS demo by Ann, on grinding small amounts of enamel at your seat, no need to get up, there is a little trick to make any enameling job painless and intuitive.
From working with metal clay and soldering wire to bashing things with a hammer, this will be a fun and varied workshop.
Some metal clay experience useful.
And a BONUS demo by Ann, on grinding small amounts of enamel at your seat, no need to get up, there is a little trick to make any enameling job painless and intuitive.
From working with metal clay and soldering wire to bashing things with a hammer, this will be a fun and varied workshop.
Some metal clay experience useful.
Registration for the 2-day class, including Saturday night buffet (gf) and wine social with the instructor, $495. To register, click on "Add to Cart" below and follow the instructions. Note: the "Checkout with Paypal" option may also be used to pay with any major credit card, just follow the prompts. You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration, and a PDF registration packet containing a list of supplies and tools you'll need to bring, maps and directions to the studio, conveniently located dining and lodging options, and other helpful info. A separate $40 kit fee will be payable at class.
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FOCAL BOX BEADS with Joy Funnell
October 2
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Beads are fun! In this one day workshop you'll learn an easy method to make your own forms to shape the front of your beads, Joy has a new product and technique to share, how to construct a 3D box in metal clay and how to make super smooth shiny edges so your beads are wonderfully tactile and a 'joy' to wear!!! We'll be playing with textures so you can make beads that are uniquely yours and you'll have enough Art Clay Silver to make two different beads during the day. There won't be time to enamel in this class, because of the drying times for the various stages of the beads.
Registration for the 1-day class, $195. To register, click on "Add to Cart" below and follow the instructions. Note: the "Checkout with Paypal" option may also be used to pay with any major credit card, just follow the prompts. You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration, and a PDF registration packet containing a list of tools and supplies you'll need to bring, maps and directions to the studio, conveniently located dining and lodging options, and other helpful info.
Registration for the 1-day class, $195. To register, click on "Add to Cart" below and follow the instructions. Note: the "Checkout with Paypal" option may also be used to pay with any major credit card, just follow the prompts. You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration, and a PDF registration packet containing a list of tools and supplies you'll need to bring, maps and directions to the studio, conveniently located dining and lodging options, and other helpful info.
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ABOUT JOY FUNNELL
Joy is passionate about colors and textures in her work combining traditional enamel with silver to create vibrant, unique and fun pieces. She delights in the privilege of being able to impart knowledge to others. To see a rainbow will always bring a smile to her face. She tries to be - Joy by name and Joyful by nature.
Joy is a Senior Art Clay Instructor and a Craftsman of the Guild of Enamellers. She lives and works in Hastings, East Sussex, UK, and is known for her colorful 'joyful' work. She teaches from her base, as well as nationally and internationally, and has taught at various metal clay and enameling conferences around the world. Her award-winning work has been featured in many magazines and publications.
Learn more about her exciting work at www.joyfunnell.co.uk.
Joy is passionate about colors and textures in her work combining traditional enamel with silver to create vibrant, unique and fun pieces. She delights in the privilege of being able to impart knowledge to others. To see a rainbow will always bring a smile to her face. She tries to be - Joy by name and Joyful by nature.
Joy is a Senior Art Clay Instructor and a Craftsman of the Guild of Enamellers. She lives and works in Hastings, East Sussex, UK, and is known for her colorful 'joyful' work. She teaches from her base, as well as nationally and internationally, and has taught at various metal clay and enameling conferences around the world. Her award-winning work has been featured in many magazines and publications.
Learn more about her exciting work at www.joyfunnell.co.uk.
About La Ruche Davis Teaching Studio
Photo by Christine Norton
La Ruche Davis is an extension of Ann Davis Studio located on the outskirts of Washington DC in Northern Virginia, 15 minutes from Washington Reagan National Airport, only two minutes from elegant, inexpensive hotels and conveniently near many restaurants. Our spacious sunlit classroom is devoted to providing a nurturing setting for artistic growth and exchange of techniques and ideas.
The original La Ruche ("The Beehive") was located on the outskirts of Paris, where it became a bustling nexus for many of the early 20th century's leading artists, including Chagall, Leger, Modigliani, and Apollinaire.
La Ruche Davis offers a variety of contemporary art jewelry classes from beginners' workshops to a Visiting Artist Masters Program that brings in some of the most accomplished artists in their field.
Note: To ensure the highest quality learning experience, class sizes are kept small - typically ten students or less.
The original La Ruche ("The Beehive") was located on the outskirts of Paris, where it became a bustling nexus for many of the early 20th century's leading artists, including Chagall, Leger, Modigliani, and Apollinaire.
La Ruche Davis offers a variety of contemporary art jewelry classes from beginners' workshops to a Visiting Artist Masters Program that brings in some of the most accomplished artists in their field.
Note: To ensure the highest quality learning experience, class sizes are kept small - typically ten students or less.