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You know more than you think you do. What you may not know, however, is how to apply all you've learned to your own style of work.
Join Francesca Watson and Jess Cote (aka Rosy Revolver) for our annual Heart of the Maker retreat in The Makery's fully equipped studio space! This innovative program focuses on helping you cultivate a personal process that spans the entire sequence of design from inspiration to concept to fabrication. Exploratory, educational, and always encouraging, this five day in-person experience is focused on breaking through your creative barriers and developing your own personalized approach to design.
This is not a project based workshop. You won't find required tools and raw materials, you won't find templates, or step-by-step PDF documents outlining each step of a predetermined design. It's also not a time to learn or implement new technical skills. Rather, it's a three pillar approach to making the most of the skills you already have, helping you develop a personal artistic process, hone your aesthetic, and construct authentic, quality work that makes you proud. If you're not keen on the ideas of digging deep, group discussion, and/or independent (though supported) initiative, this may not be the experience for you... and that's okay!
HOW IT WILL WORK
Once you register and we have reviewed your previous work (see below), we'll give you access to an online resource which will start getting you ready for our time together. About three weeks before the retreat, we will roll out weekly "homework," which will be small bites intended to establish a common vocabulary and introduce you to concepts, resources, and tools we'll be using. (Don't leave it all until the last minute!)
About ten days before our in-person start date, we'll schedule a Zoom call so we can make introductions, answer questions, and check in on your progress. We'll give you clear guidance about what to prepare before you arrive.
Then it will be time to gather in our studio for five days of in-depth work to help you develop and articulate a vision for how you create, unlock the skills you already have, and establish new strategies that will serve your goals. Along the way, there will be hands-on technical assistance, group discussion, and plenty of time to work.
Please note: You do not have to be an alumni of previous Heart of the Maker events, either in person or online. This retreat is open to anyone with a foundational metalsmithing skill set, including soldering, stone setting, and finishing. So that we can make sure you are able to get the most out of this experience, your registration will not be complete until we have reviewed photos of three pieces of your recent work. Please send photos to heartofthemaker@makeryarts.com within three days of registering - thank you!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Opening reception
Five days of hands-on interaction with two experienced instructors
Use of all studio tools, equipment, and consumables
Light breakfast at the studio each morning (fruit, granola bars, muffins, coffee, tea)
WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
A dedicated journal for the week.
All materials you most like to work with (i.e., sterling silver sheet, wire, chain, bezel strip, etc.) NOTE: We'll have extra essentials on hand for purchase if you run short!
Your favorite stones, accent elements, and found objects
Lunch and dinner meals
Transportation to and from the studio
Your own lodging
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP IN OUR TEXAS STUDIO. THERE WILL BE NO ONLINE OR OBSERVER SEATS OFFERED.
Information about taking workshops with uscan be found at this link.
Workshop fee (non-taxable): $950
Consumables fee (taxable): $25(taxable and payable in the workshop)
Opening reception: Tuesday evening, Oct. 15th, 2024Wednesday through SundayOctober 16 - 20, 20249:30 am to 5:00 pm daily
Note: We recommend bringing your own eye magnification to help you see as clearly as possible while working. Because these needs are so personal, it's impossible for us to have the right thing on hand for every student. Need help with this? Call the studio or send us an email!
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