Dimensional Layering
Instructor: Suzanne Williams
Ocotber 18- 21, 2025
10am – 5pm, EST
Dunedin Fine Art Center
1143 Michigan Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698
CLASS FEE: $425
Class Description
In this 4-day in person workshop I will demonstrate how to use 3 different methods to join sterling silver components in layers to create 3- dimensional jewelry. I will demonstrate how to plan and develop a design for each method, how to create layers of pierced silver (other metals can be used as well) that work together on different levels, and how to assemble/join the 2 or 3-layered constructions using the following three methods:
Method #1: Cold connecting - riveting 2 or more layers of metal sheet together using spacers (crimp beads) and pins or wire to create distance between the layers - rivet heads can become design elements themselves.
Method #2: Soldering a rectangular wire frame between the layers of sheet. The frame can act as both a design element and a way to create space and dimension between the layers while supporting them.
Method #3: Soldering spacers made from square wire between the layers that are either hidden between the layers or can extend out from between them to become part of a design or attach to other parts such as design elements or stone settings.
About Suzanne
Suzanne, a Colorado resident, graduated from Colorado State University in 1980 with a degree in printmaking. She later worked as a graphic artist, illustrator, fine artist, and technician in art/bronze casting foundries prior to starting her metalsmithing career in 1990. She has shown her award-winning work at many art festivals, galleries, and group shows. Suzanne is always working on developing and applying new techniques and approaches to creating her signature 3-dimensional jewelry. This includes creating unique chains to incorporate into her jewelry pieces. In the last four years she has also been teaching workshops to share her extensive metalsmithing and design experience with others.
