Class Instructor: Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick

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:

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
Tue. Mar 19, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 26, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 2, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 9, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Celtic Jewelry
Wed. Jul 3, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 10, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 17, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 24, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Drawing for Jewelry Design 101
Mon. Apr 8, 5PM - 7PM PT (Pacific Time)
Mon. Apr 15, 5PM - 7PM PT (Pacific Time)

Electrolytic Etching- Etching without Acid
Sat. Apr 27, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Fancy Cut Stone Setting
Tue. Jun 25, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 2, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 9, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 16, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 23, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 30, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Fantastic Plastics
Tue. Apr 2, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 9, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 16, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 23, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 30, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. May 7, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Growing Your Voice
Thu. May 30, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jun 6, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jun 13, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jun 20, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jun 27, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 11, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 18, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 25, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Introduction to Platinum
Wed. Apr 10, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 17, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 1 - Basics
Wed. Mar 20, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Mar 27, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Apr 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Apr 14, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. May 14, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. May 21, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. May 28, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 4, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Jul 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jul 14, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 2 - Chain and Prong Setting
Wed. Apr 3, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 10, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 17, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 24, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 11, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 18, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 25, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 2, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 3 - Bezels, Borders and Overlay
Wed. Mar 20, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Mar 27, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 3, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 10, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 1, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 8, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 15, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 29, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 5, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 12, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 4 - Ingots, Forging and Hollow Forms
Wed. Apr 17, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 24, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 1, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 8, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 3, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 10, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 17, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 24, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry Design: Design Principles
Wed. Apr 24, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry Design: Earrings
Wed. May 22, 6PM - 8PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 29, 6PM - 8PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry Design: Rings
Wed. Jun 19, 6PM - 8PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 26, 6PM - 8PM PT (Pacific Time)

Patinas: Coloring Metal
Tue. Jul 9, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 16, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 23, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 30, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Piercework Mastery
Tue. Apr 30, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. May 7, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. May 14, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. May 21, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Signet Rings
Tue. Mar 19, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 26, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

So Riveting!
Sun. Apr 28, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Soldering Mastery
Wed. May 15, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 22, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. May 29, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 5, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 12, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 19, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Starting Your Jewelry Business: Pricing, Brand, and Marketing
Mon. Mar 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Mon. Mar 25, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Mon. Apr 1, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)