Fall 2024 OLLI Digital Catalog

Jewelry Making at CCArts (B247)

B – Fine Arts

Explore the world of artful adornment by learning how to construct basic jewelry pieces such as necklaces, earrings and pins. The course covers wire bending, beading, combining forms, working with unique materials and adding clasps. Students make many pieces, both new projects and repeats from prior offerings. Returning students are welcome. This 10-week class is held at the Center for Creative Arts (CCArts), 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Hockessin. Additional fee: There is an additional $120 class registration fee payable to CCArts by calling the CCArts office, 302-239-2434, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a materials fee of $45 payable to the instructor on the first day of class (this covers all supplies and materials).

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This offering meets for a total of 10 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: J Hartz, Sharon Livesay

HARTZ, J–M.F.A., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. B.F.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, California College of Arts and Crafts. Printmaker and mixed media artist. Program director at Center for the Creative Arts, Yorklyn, Delaware.

LIVESAY, SHARON–Has been making and exhibiting art for more than 40 years, and selling original jewelry designs under the name Mimi’s Art 4U for eight years in juried art shows. Has also coordinated the arts program for dementia residents at The Lorelton. Her jewelry incorporates hand-cut and etched metal designs of animals and other designs.

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