The Department of Art's Jewelry and Metalsmithing program is heating up, thanks to the hard work of students. These individuals are creating new and exciting pieces for the upcoming 32nd Student Jewelry Sale on November 12 in Lawrence Hall. The Student Jewelry Sale is a unique opportunity for the students to put their talents and creativity to work and gain valuable, real-world experience while providing unique, bespoke pieces for the public to purchase. All the community is invited to support the program and its hardworking students at this year's popular event.
“Our Annual Student Jewelry Sale is a community-powered showcase that makes the full arc of learning visible, from idea and sketch to fabrication and on sale. Students present well-crafted, original work using both traditional and non-traditional materials while also developing professional skills in pricing, presentation, and audience engagement," explained Visiting Assistant Professor Valerie Ho. "This public event, year-after-year, raises the program’s visibility on campus and beyond. Most importantly, purchases directly support student learning by funding materials, studio equipment, guest lectures, and other resources that keep this education vibrant and accessible. We encourage attendees to arrive early, as our collections often sell out!"
The 32nd annual showcase will showcase an array of inventive jewelry for purchase, created by students who braved hot temperatures to carefully bring to life their pieces. In the workshop, the sounds of clanging and banging can be heard at all hours of the day, as these proud artists and students work to prepare for the sale. Each piece presented at the sale will be created using traditional and nontraditional materials and each student is responsible for the design and fabrication of a collection of pieces that could include rings, earrings, pendants, and brooches that range in complexity and price. Selected works can be seen in the gallery below.
Each piece purchased directly supports the Jewelry and Metalsmithing program and its students, allowing the profits to support the program with much-needed materials, guest lectures, studio equipment, and other student support within the program.
Open to the public, this year's event will be held in Lawrence Hall, across from the dean's office, on Thursday, November 12 from 9 am until 4 pm.
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