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:
Alternative Settings: Stones, Enamels and Other ObjectsWed. Sep 10, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 17, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 24, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 1, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 8, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 15, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
American Modernist Jewelry
Sat. Nov 22, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Nov 23, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
Tue. Sep 16, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 23, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 30, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 7, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Bail Me Out
Wed. Oct 22, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 29, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 5, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 12, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Custom and Commission Work
Sat. Sep 27, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Sep 28, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Oct 4, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Drawing for Jewelry Design 101
Sun. Oct 5, 9AM - 11AM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Oct 12, 9AM - 11AM PT (Pacific Time)
Fancy Cut Stone Setting
Wed. Nov 5, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 12, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 19, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 3, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 10, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 17, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 1 - Basics
Sun. Aug 17, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 9, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Sep 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Sep 14, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 16, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 23, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 30, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Oct 11, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Oct 12, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Dec 6, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Dec 7, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 2 - Chain and Prong Setting
Tue. Oct 7, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 14, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 21, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 28, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 3 - Bezels, Borders and Overlay
Tue. Nov 4, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 11, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 18, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 25, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Dec 2, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Dec 9, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 4 - Ingots, Forging and Hollow Forms
Thu. Aug 21, 6PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Aug 28, 6PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Sep 4, 6PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Dec 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Dec 14, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Mourning Jewelry
Wed. Oct 8, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 15, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 22, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 29, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Setting Soft Stones
Tue. Oct 14, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 21, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 28, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 4, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sip and Smith: Make Your Mark! Custom Bookmarks
Fri. Nov 7, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sip and Smith: Pearl Pendant
Fri. Sep 26, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sip and Smith: Water Cast Pendant
Fri. Oct 10, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
So Riveting!
Sun. Oct 5, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Soldering Mastery
Tue. Nov 11, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 25, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Dec 2, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Dec 9, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Dec 16, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wire Prongs
Wed. Sep 10, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 17, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 24, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 1, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)