Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 7-8PM
Location: Alloy:A Metalsmithing Community - 1600 Gennessee St. #625
Instructor: Kelly Conner & Louise Partain
Cost: $15/non members, FREE to members
Number of participants - 12
Tickets are non-refundable.
From independent studio jewelers to big named stores, everyone has a different method to pricing their work. It can be confusing, frustrating, and sometimes emotionally taxing. This class is going to be led by TWO of our teachers, Kelly & Louise as they share their pricing formulas, tips, and resources to help you build confidence and develop your own approach to pricing.
*This is a demonstration based workshop. No tools or materials necessary to participate.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, LOUISE:
I’ve been making jewelry since my 9th birthday party at the Bead Merchant in my hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Years later, I moved to Lawrence to study music, but transitioned to a degree in metalsmithing. The first time I held a torch was the last time I strung beads. After school, I started an apprenticeship at Jewelry by Design in Prairie Village. I specialize in casting, diamond setting, and all things goldsmithing. My favorite part of teaching at Alloy is experiencing the collaborative energy of a metals studio filled with students and the sound of makers at work. I look forward to helping with your journey with metals!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, KELLY:
I’ve always loved making and creating things, and once I found metalsmithing in college, I was hooked. For me it is the perfect combination of creativity and science. I graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing from KU in 2003 and spent 2 years apprenticing as a bench jeweler at Kizer Cummings Jewelry. The combination of school learning and hands-on training in a jewelry store has given me a solid base of skills and knowledge from which I have built my own career in metalsmithing, as MeritMade. I look super forward to having you in class and sharing my love of metalsmithing with you.