FASHION & JEWELRY DESIGN14FACULTYSUZANNE GASKINSBFA, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Institute <strong>of</strong>Technology, NYC; studied Communications <strong>Design</strong>at Pratt Institute MS program. Suzanne has workedin the NYC fashion industry for 20 years withexperience in apparel <strong>and</strong> accessory design <strong>and</strong>merch<strong>and</strong>ising for clients such as Merry-Go-Round,Rossetti <strong>and</strong> Michael Stevens, as well as manyprivate label manufacturers.PAT ROSENBERGERPat Rosenberger has been an exhibiting artist formore than 20 years. Her imagination for her jewelryis sparked by her experiences; using silversmithingtechniques, Pat currently works in silver, copper<strong>and</strong> brass. She has taught adult classes at variousinstitutions including the Stifel Fine <strong>Art</strong>s Center,The Steubenville Center for <strong>Art</strong>s <strong>and</strong> The JeffersonCommunity <strong>College</strong>.PATRICIA WHITMANBS, University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Delaware</strong>. About two years agoPatricia discovered <strong>and</strong> fell in love with jewelry madewith the techniques <strong>and</strong> weaves from the ancient art<strong>of</strong> chainmail. The clean, fluid, flexible, yet intricate,weaves can create exquisite jewelry for both men<strong>and</strong> women. Some <strong>of</strong> the classic weaves, such asJens Pind <strong>and</strong> Full Persian, are her favorites, butshe loves them all. Once perfect jump ring closures<strong>and</strong> the classic chainmail weaves are mastered,the fun is in creating new weaves <strong>and</strong> modifyingthe classic ones to make unique, <strong>and</strong> sometimesheirloom, jewelry. As is <strong>of</strong>ten the case when youlove something, Patricia found that she wanted toshare her enthusiasm <strong>of</strong> chainmail with others. Inthat spirit Patricia teaches chainmail workshops atthe <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Design</strong>.BEGINNING Chain Maille WorkshopCOURSE ID: JD0019Instructor: Patricia WhitmanONE SESSIONSaturday, June 9; 1 PM – 4 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $35; Materials Fee: $10This workshop will begin with a brief review <strong>of</strong> the history<strong>of</strong> the ancient art <strong>of</strong> chain maille. Several examples <strong>of</strong> chainmaille jewelry will show some <strong>of</strong> the many possibilities <strong>of</strong>this technique. Students will learn how to make clean, tightclosures <strong>of</strong> jump rings <strong>and</strong> will learn the byzantine weaveto make a bracelet in copper or brass. If time permits,the box weave, which is closely related to the byzantine weave,will also be taught. The only tools needed to do chain mailleare a pair <strong>of</strong> chain nose pliers. Pairs <strong>of</strong> pliers will be availablefor use during the class if needed. The cost <strong>of</strong> the byzantinebracelet kit is $10. Pairs <strong>of</strong> pliers <strong>and</strong> additional kits will alsobe for sale in class.ADVANCED Chain Maille WorkshopCOURSE ID: JD0020Instructor: Patricia WhitmanONE SESSIONSunday, June 10; 1 PM – 4 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $35; Materials Fee: $25Continue to explore <strong>and</strong> create Chain Maille in this advancedworkshop, open to students who have already taken theintroductory course. Students must have taken the firstworkshop or have some h<strong>and</strong>s-on experience with chainmaille. The workshops will continue to focus on makingperfect closures <strong>of</strong> jump rings <strong>and</strong> will teach a few moreinteresting weaves, including the European 4-in-1 weave,the Celtic weave <strong>and</strong> possibly the Persian weave. The onlytools needed to do chain maille are a pair <strong>of</strong> chain nose pliers.Pairs <strong>of</strong> pliers will be available for use during the class ifneeded. Pairs <strong>of</strong> pliers <strong>and</strong> additional kits will also be forsale in class. Prerequisite: Beginning Chain Maille Workshop.CELTIC-INSPIRED COPPER & SILVER BRACELETCOURSE ID: JD0023Instructor: Pat RosenbergerONE SESSIONSaturday, June 23; 1 PM – 4 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $35; Materials Fee: $20Students will use wire wrapping <strong>and</strong> forging to create Celticinspiredlinks. Using a silver jump ring the bracelet will beassembled <strong>and</strong> finished with a h<strong>and</strong> forged clasp.FORGED COPPER JEWELRYCOURSE ID: JD0024Instructor: Pat RosenbergerONE SESSIONSaturday, June 30; 1 PM – 4 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $35; Materials Fee: $15Students will learn the secrets to using a jeweler’s saw tocreate shape. Forging with a variety <strong>of</strong> hammers will transformthe shapes that then will be hung from balled silver or a wirewrapped ball to create earrings <strong>and</strong> a pendant.
CREATE A KILT PINCOURSE ID: JD0025Instructor: Pat RosenbergerONE SESSIONSaturday, August 7; 1 PM – 4 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $35; Materials Fee: $15Using copper wire <strong>and</strong> pliers a single piece <strong>of</strong> wire will becomea lovely kilt pin. Filing <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>ing will finish the end to a sharppoint. This piece is a great decorative accent for a jacket, toclose a wrap or for a cool way to secure any fabric.HAND-KNOTTED NECKLACECOURSE ID: JD0021Instructor: Patricia WhitmanONE SESSIONSaturday, June 16; 9 AM – NOONNON-CREDIT Tuition: $35; Materials Fee: $15In this three hour workshop you will learn to create a h<strong>and</strong>knottednecklace. H<strong>and</strong>-knotting is a very traditional <strong>and</strong>classic way to create jewelry. The secret to knotting is easilylearned <strong>and</strong> mastered with a little practice. Most studentswill complete the necklace in class <strong>and</strong> others will be able tocomplete it at home. No experience is necessary, but nimbleh<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> fingers are.CHAIN MAILLE WITH BEADSCOURSE ID: JD0022Instructor: Patricia WhitmanONE SESSIONSaturday, June 16; 1 PM – 4 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $35; Materials Fee: $20In this 3 hour workshop you will learn several ways toincorporate beads into chainmail jewelry. Beads can add color<strong>and</strong> interest to already gorgeous chain maille work. Done well,beads can make aspects <strong>of</strong> the piece truly pop out <strong>and</strong> bespectacular. Students will make a chain maille bracelet <strong>and</strong>earrings with beads as well as learn additional techniques toadd beads. Prior chain maille experience is required.FASHION ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOPCOURSE ID: FD0004Instructor: Suzanne GaskinsTHREE SESSIONSSaturday, June 16, 23 & 30; 10 AM – 4 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $200; 1.6 CEUSThis workshop will focus on the basic principles <strong>of</strong> fashionillustration, from quick gesture drawings to detailed renderings,concentrating on the construction <strong>of</strong> the garment as it relatesto the human figure. Over the course <strong>of</strong> three sessions,students will build confidence in their drawing skills byworking from direct observation <strong>of</strong> a costumed/clothed livemodel. Students will explore a variety <strong>of</strong> reference materials,become familiar with fashion silhouettes <strong>and</strong> learn fundamentaltechniques to express the crucial visual elements requiredto communicate a fashion design. Students should expecthomework in between class meetings. A lunch break willbe scheduled; students may bring their lunch or visit a localeatery. Materials needed: 18x24” charcoal <strong>and</strong> regular drawingpaper, drawing pencils, charcoal, ink <strong>and</strong> brush as well ascolored pencils or pastels.FASHION & JEWELRY DESIGNREGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.DCAD.EDU/CE15