MODERN JEWELRY DESIGN FOR THE BEGINNER NO. ALP200

Location: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, Indiana

Registration Fee: $75, includes materials

BRING IN THE BLING!

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY DESIGN NO. ALP201

Build your jewelry-making skills by going green and up-cycling jewelry you already own! Jewelry artist Sara Rhoades from S.K. Rhoades Design will show you how to take necklace findings and make earrings, earrings to make pendants. Each piece will be utilized individually to make an effective new design. We will talk in depth about aesthetics and the principles of design, and learn a few new techniques along the way. Bring jewelry, found objects, and/or beads from your personal collection, sharp scissors, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, and wire cutters. Students will receive materials to finish their pieces, and each student will leave with at least two pieces of finished jewelry.

Instructor: Sara Rhoades, USI

Date & Time: Sunday, March 24, Noon–3 p.m.

Location: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, Indiana

Registration Fee: $75, includes materials

PRIMITIVE RUG HOOKING FOR BEGINNERS NO. ALP202

Instructor Rita Davis will teach students how to hook a mat, trivet, or other simple rug-hooking project during this beginner’s workshop. Rita will cover many aspects of this increasingly popular craft, have examples of her work on display, and will give one-on-one student instruction during the workshop. Students will receive a kit that contains the design backing, wool, hook, and a unique frame. Students should bring a pair of sharp scissors.

Instructor: Rita Davis

Dates & Times: Sunday, February 24, 1–4 p.m.

Location: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, Indiana

Registration Fee: $55, includes materials

ADVANCED PRIMITIVE RUG-HOOKING WORKSHOP NO. ALP203

Instructor Rita Davis will show participants how to design their own rugs from start to finish. Each student will receive a kit that includes rug backing, transfer fabric, and wool. Students are invited to bring a project that has already started, or to start fresh by designing a new one. Students should already have a basic rug-hooking background or have attended the Primitive Rug Hooking for Beginners class on February 24. Rita’s unique way of explaining the elements of design will encourage your creativity as you explore this popular craft during an inspiring afternoon of instruction. Students should bring a pair of sharp scissors.

Instructor: Rita Davis

Date & Time: Sunday, March 3, 1–4 p.m.

Location: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, Indiana

Registration Fee: $55, includes materials