Welcome to Classes offered with Susan Barnes

New Jewelry Class Scheduled :  September 9th, 16th, 23rd 2023
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​JEWELRY MAKING

Jewelry Making

3 Weeks
September 9 - 23rd, 2023
​Saturdays from 1-4pm
$150
Member Price $120
​Materials fee: $15. paid to instructor
In this class you will learn  proper use of the jewelers saw, as well as forming, filing, sanding, polishing techniques.
Safety will be stressed. We will be using brass, silverplate, German silver  and wire, stones and beads. 
Design and function willl also be covered. At the end of the class one or more wearable pieces will be completed.

​ITEMS TO BRING TO CLASS
Safety goggles (Dollar Tree, Marlton has these for $1.)
Face mask (I will supply these)
Paper to sketch designs
Pencil, eraser, fine tip Sharpie
Scissors for paper
Container large enough to hold your supplies
Small zip lock plastic bags
As the class progresses additional supplies will be required.​

OIL PAINTING

STILL LIFE IN OILS WORKSHOP
NEXT CLASS DATE TBD
​$110
Member Price $95

Students will learn to paint a still life from a set up provided by the instructor.  Composition, value and color will be covered.  Safe studio practices will be stressed.  We will be using limited pallet to learn how to mix color.  Students will be expected to provide their own brushes, paints and supports.
Supply List Below:

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PRINT MAKING

Gelatin Monotype Printing

​NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Printmaking Without a Press!
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This is a non toxic printmaking method. We will be using water based inks and paints. The class will use gelatin as the plate upon which the image is created. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of mark making methods to make a print. We will also use the commercially available gelli plates and learn how they differ from the real gelatin. Prints can be as abstract or representational as the artist desires. Class is suitable for all ages.


About Monotypes:

 Monotype is the most painterly form of printmaking. Effects can be achieved that can not be created by other printing processes. I use gelatin as the plate upon which the paint is applied, using both additive and subtractive methods, until satisfied with the result. BFK Rives paper applied carefully onto the painted gelatin, rubbed lightly, then lifted to reveal the print which is in reverse of the application on the plate. Each print is an original as only one print can be obtained using this process. When a monotype has an underlying matrix, repeatable in subsequent prints, it then becomes a monoprint. 


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Material/Supply List
​​Instructor will provide supplies. 
We will be using cardstock to print on. If you would like to use any other type of paper you may bring it to the class.

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Instructor Profile

In the 1970s through the 1980s I made hand wrought and cast jewelry in sterling silver and 14k gold that  was sold in various locations throughout South Jersey. I also designed and created numerous commissioned pieces.  
Between then and now I have been an award winning painter and printmaker and now have  rediscovered my love of jewelry making.

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