Class Instructor: Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick

Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1999 with her BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. In 2010 she received her MFA in Studio Art (Metals and Jewelry concentration) from Towson University. She founded Jenn Parnell Designs in 2000. Her work has been shown in national and international galleries, art shows and exhibition throughout the US, and published in several books. Jenn has been teaching all levels of jewelry classes since 2004 at the Baltimore Jewelry Center, MICA, and the Corcoran College of Art. Jenn joined the team at SIlvera Jewelry School in 2019, becoming  a co-owner in 2021.

Jenn creates pieces based on organic and biological patterning and forms. By using a variety of techniques, she creates sculptural, colorful, and intricate pieces that are interesting both worn and off the body. Intrigued by the fluidity of the metal when hammers are applied, she enjoys stretching and reshaping the metal into her vision. Her jewelry is expressive and unique, at the same time very contemporary and retaining the wearability inherent in the definition of jewelry. Each piece involves exploration to make, and she hopes that those who wear it experience that same joy and discovery each time they put the work on.

Classes Taught By Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick:

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
Sat. Sep 26, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Sep 27, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Ingot Making
Tue. Aug 4, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Intro to Soldering with Enamels
Thu. Sep 24, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 1 - Basics
Thu. Jul 30, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Aug 29, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Aug 30, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 15, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 22, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 29, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 6, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 14, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 21, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Oct 24, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Oct 25, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 28, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 4, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 2 - Chain and Prong Setting
Sat. Oct 10, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Oct 11, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 25, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 2, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 9, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 3 - Bezels, Borders and Overlay
Fri. Aug 7, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Aug 8, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Aug 9, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 9, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 16, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 23, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 30, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 7, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 14, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 4 - Ingots, Forging and Hollow Forms
Wed. Oct 21, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 28, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 4, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 11, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 18, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 2, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Kinetics: Slide and Spin
Sat. Sep 12, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Sep 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Mexican Silver
Wed. Oct 28, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 4, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 11, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 2, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 9, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Mourning Jewelry
Wed. Sep 9, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 16, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 23, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 30, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Piercework Mastery
Tue. Sep 15, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 22, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 29, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 6, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Screw It!
Wed. Aug 5, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Aug 12, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Setting Soft Stones
Tue. Oct 13, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 20, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 27, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 3, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Sip and Smith: Spinning Disc Pendant
Fri. Sep 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Sip and Smith: Water Cast Pendant
Fri. Jul 31, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

So Riveting!
Tue. Aug 4, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Aug 11, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Soldering Mastery
Fri. Nov 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Nov 14, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Nov 15, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Wire Prongs
Sat. Aug 1, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Aug 2, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)