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Description: This 2 day workshop is intended to familiarize one with the understanding in how to transform titanium into a piece of jewelry. Students will learn how to draw visual concepts on paper then develop them into metal objects using the techniques of piercing, sawing and cold connecting with rivets. Coloring techniques of titanium will also be explored.
Biography:The seeds for jewelry design began at an early age and took form in college. When Doug was five, he started making plastic models. With continued years of interest, he developed many skills for constructing miniature objects and installations. In college at The University of Iowa, Doug gravitated to metalsmithing and jewelry design. He developed a unique style that focused on abstract imagery with the use of titanium and cold connections. By the time Doug graduated in 1989, the years of making models and his education in metalworking provided opportunities in professional jewelry design.
