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Shannon Stafford 706-681-5782 |
Annette Gibney 706-561-0325 |
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Shannon Stafford and Annette Gibney are a daughter and mother, living in Columbus, Ga. They share a studio, with Shannon’s sister Paige, where they produce silver jewelry in various styles and techniques. They have, however, become known for their beautiful filigree work. Shannon is a relative new comer to the art of jewelry making. She started with a chainmaille class at William Holland in 2007 and found out that she had a natural talent for looking at a weave and understanding how it went together. She continued her education in her newfound passion with lapidary, cold connection and several silversmithing classes at William Holland. She became fascinated with filigree after purchasing Victoria Lansford’s video on the subject. She has since taken several classes with Victoria Lansford at the Spruill Center in Atlanta, GA. Shannon produces large, bold and complicated pieces that make an impression, even from across the room. She teaches chainmaille and wire wrapping at the Britt David Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, GA and is a member of the Georgia Goldsmith Group. **** Annette had spent her entire life trying to interest her children in the various arts and crafts that she enjoyed, but they were definitely not interested. She had heard about a “jewelry making school” in Young Harris, Ga and after her husband died, decided she needed something to keep herself busy and inspired. She attended her first class at William Holland in 2006 in wire wrapping. She loved it so much she encouraged Shannon to join her for a chainmaille class the next year. And then in 2008 took Shannon and her other daughter Paige back for more classes. Since then she has taken several more wire wrapping classes, advanced silver, opals, stone setting, and more. More importantly, her daughters found a talent they didn’t know they had, making beautiful jewelry. Annette has studied at the Spruill Center with Victoria Lansford and at Callandwolde with Cat Goolsby. She also teaches at the Britt David Cultural Arts Center. CLASS DESCRIPTION In this class you will learn the basic techniques of Russian and Yemenite styles of filigree. Your first three projects will teach how to make the filigree from 24g fine silver wire, frame construction and various soldering techniques. After the first three projects, students may design their own or choose patterns bases on examples of finished work by the instructors. Students may spend $200 - $250 depending on the price of silver at the time. If you wish to bring your own 18g and 16g square sterling wire, 24g fine silver wire, and your own tools, you may do so. CLASS FEE - The class fee is $70.00 and includes powder and sheet solder, flux, polishing wheels and handouts. Maximum Number of Students: 6 Pre-requisite: Prior knowledge of soldering and fabrication is a must. SAFETY: All students must have safety glasses or some form of eye protection. An Optivisor is strongly recommended. Students with long hair must be prepared to keep it pinned up or tied in the back. All necessary tools will be furnished. |
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