Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Jewelry Resource Supply, Seattle, WA
In this 3 day workshop, students have the opportunity to learn
Russian or open back filigree through extensive demonstrations and
hands on exploration. Victoria teaches the method of forming,
framing, and placing individual wires to create work of more depth,
pleasing complexity, and unique design.
Students will make a pendant, a hollow form bead, and a ring. Most
importantly students will learn the necessary tips and tricks to
insure success and fun through this exquisite technique.
To register and for regarding accommodations please
contact Jewelry Resource Supply at 206-632-7005
Examples of Russian filigree may be viewed here.
http://www.victorialansford.com/filigreeclass.html
About the instructor:
Victoria Lansford creates one-of-a-kind wearable pieces of art and
art objects that recall the mystery and splendor of the ancient
world, yet bring forth her own provocative vision. With over 18 years
of comprehensive exploration in the medium of metal she has pushed
the boundaries of design and execution in many old world techniques,
including Eastern repousse, Russian filigree, chain making, and
granulation. A long time educator in the visual and performing arts,
she is committed to preserving the knowledge of the past by passing
down ancient techniques through ongoing classes, workshops, and
various media publications throughout the U.S.
Victoria’s award winning work has been featured in Metalsmith
magazine’s 2007 Exhibition in Print issue, in multiple issues of Art
Jewelry magazine and on HGTV’s 2007 season of That’s Clever. She
served as head of the Jewelry and Metalsmithing department at
Spruill Center for the Arts in Atlanta from 1997 to 2004, creating
its comprehensive program and has also served as adjunct professor at
the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her first instructional
DVD, Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters: Russian Filigree was
released in 2006. Victoria’s work is collected worldwide and
available in art galleries throughout the U.S. and through her
website, victorialansford.com. She lives in Atlanta with her son,
Skyler.