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. Jen joined the team at SIlvera Jewelry School in 2019.

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:

Art Deco Jewelry
Tue. Jun 6, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Art Nouveau Jewelry
Wed. Jun 28, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 5, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 12, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 19, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Celtic Jewelry
Tue. Jun 13, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 20, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 27, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 11, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Fancy Cut Stone Setting
Fri. Oct 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Oct 14, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Oct 15, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Forged Fibulas
Tue. Jul 18, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 25, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Growing Your Voice
Wed. Jun 14, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 21, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 28, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 5, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 12, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 19, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 26, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Aug 2, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 1 - Basics
Tue. Jun 6, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Jun 10, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jun 11, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 13, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 20, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 27, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Aug 3, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Aug 19, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Aug 20, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 2 - Chain and Prong Setting
Tue. Jun 13, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 20, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 27, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 11, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Aug 10, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Aug 17, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Aug 31, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Sep 7, 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 3 - Bezels, Borders and Overlay
Fri. Jun 23, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Jun 24, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jun 25, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 12, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 19, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Sep 26, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 3, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 10, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 17, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 4 - Ingots, Forging and Hollow Forms
Tue. Oct 24, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Oct 31, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 7, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Nov 14, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry Design: Design Principles
Tue. Jul 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

JewelryTalk: Historical Jewelry, Ancient through Modern
Fri. Jul 7, 12PM - 1:30PM PT (Pacific Time)

Paint and Draw on Metal
Sat. Jul 22, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jul 23, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Patinas: Coloring Metal
Sat. Jun 17, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jun 18, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Split and Semi Bezels
Wed. Jun 14, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 21, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)