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:
2D to 3D: Fast Forming TechniquesWed. Oct 16, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 23, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 30, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 6, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
3D Enameling
Wed. Oct 30, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 6, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 13, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 20, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Nov 27, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Dec 4, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Alternative Settings for Enamels and Other Objects
Tue. Oct 1, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 8, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 15, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 22, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 29, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 5, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
American Modernist Jewelry
Wed. Sep 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Sep 25, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 2, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Oct 9, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Art Nouveau Jewelry
Sat. Jul 27, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jul 28, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Bail Me Out
Wed. Jul 31, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Fancy Cut Stone Setting
Tue. Jul 30, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Forged Fibulas
Tue. Aug 6, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Aug 13, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Hooked on You
Wed. Jul 31, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Aug 7, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Aug 14, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Intro to Soldering with Enamels
Tue. Sep 17, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Fri. Nov 1, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 1 - Basics
Tue. Sep 17, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 24, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Sep 28, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Sep 29, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 1, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 8, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Nov 23, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Nov 24, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 2 - Chain and Prong Setting
Tue. Oct 15, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 22, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 29, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 5, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 3 - Bezels, Borders and Overlay
Sat. Aug 31, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Sep 1, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Mon. Sep 2, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Mexican Silver
Tue. Oct 29, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 5, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 12, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 19, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 26, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Dec 3, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Patinas: Coloring Metal
Tue. Jul 30, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Aug 6, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sheet and Soft Wax Working
Tue. Sep 24, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 1, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 8, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 15, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Soldering Mastery
Fri. Nov 8, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Nov 9, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Nov 10, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)