Textured jewellery using found tools with Jo McAllister

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About this course

Use surfaces and stone tools outside in the grounds of West Dean College to hammer land-based textures on sheet metals. Finish your wearable piece(s) in the workshop, using simple, ancient tools and methodology.

Timetable

Student registration: 9am
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Lunch is included

General Information

Tutors

Jo McAllister

Jo is an award-winning studio jewellery artist. She has worked in and with the landscape using wild tools since 1999, on her BA at The Cass followed by an MA. She is a regular exhibitor at Goldsmiths’ Fair.

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